Descrizione
The Charca de Maspalomas is a ideal location to watch aquatic birds. This brackish lagoon full of tamarisks and reeds is in southeast Gran Canaria within the Maspalomas Dunes nature reserve at the southern tip of Gran Canaria. It’s just 200 metres from the iconic Maspalomas lighthouse. A walkway along the western edge of the lagoon is the best spot for photography and binoculars. You will be able to observe the birds from the observation deck which has seats and a notice board. You will see as many as 24 species of migratory and resident birds. Airone cenerino and Garzetta are resident, while Piovanello tridattilo search the mud bottom of this quiet wetland. Gabbiano reale fly overhead and Folaga and Gallinella d'acqua are common. The area gets occasional visits from Falco pescatore and Falcone di Barberia.
Dettagli
Accesso
Maspalomas is served by the Faro de Maspalomas bus station which is located near the lighthouse at the end of Avenida Cristobal Colon. Bus services can directly reach this area via the local holiday resorts, Las Palmas and the airport. It is a short walk to La Charca following local maps and signposts. A taxi rank is next to reserve and street parking for cars can be found nearby. The footpath alongside the reserve gives easy access. Walks along the dunes are cordoned off to stop access to reserve, but birds can still be observed.
Terreno e habitat
Dune , Zona umida , Spiaggia , MareCaratteristiche dell’area
SabbiosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Inverno , Primavera , AutunnoPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelle , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
Starting from the lighthouse a walk takes you northward along the side of this National Park Reserve and up to the Tony Gallardo reserve. It is teeming with wildlife which is quite visible from the lookout point with information boards about birds and wildlife near where the buses drop off and pick up tourists. Many different birds such as Avocetta, Pantana, Spatola, Gheppio, herons, Garzetta, Chiurlo piccolo, Corriere piccolo and waders. Warning to avoid area at dusk as it attracts a lot of mosquitoes.
