Parque Natural de s'Albufera d'Es Grau, Illa den Colom i Cap de Favaritx - Balearic Islands, Spain
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N 39° 55.907 E 004° 15.235
31S E 607142 N 4420938
Parque Natural de s'Albufera d'Es Grau, Illa den Colom i Cap de Favaritx is a Balearic Natural Parc located North of Mahon and an excelent habitat for many bird species.
Waymark Code: WM68QC
Location: Islas Baleares, Spain
Date Posted: 04/24/2009
Views: 9
Parque Natural de s'Albufera d'Es Grau, Illa den Colom i Cap de Favaritx is a 1947 hectares natural reserve located North of Mahon and an excelent habitat for many bird species, but also its morphology means visitors can observe them.
In a stunning beautiful setting, to the north of the city of Mahón, stands Cap de Favaritx and, opposite, a short way away, l'Illa d'en Colomi. The ensemble shapes a coastline of gentle beaches, with several low rocky sections. Bird watching and the area's tourist attraction, make it one of the favourite places of visitors to the island.
Their main biological importance is the presence of over 100 bird species. The ensemble is made up of very old geological materials. (Devonian) and highly eroded, that are not permeable. On the coastline the beaches alternate with rocky sections, without them forming significant structures.
The access to the parc is unrestricted but you can only drive on asfalt roads.
In dirt roads and paths you can walk, ride a bike our horse.
The given coordinates will take you to the Albufera (Lake) d´es Grau, a bird sanctuary in the island trough the ME5 road.
The aditional coordinates will take you to the Far the Favaritx (lighthouse) trough the Me7 road and then the Cf-1 road.
Park Type: Day use
Activities:
Picnic, trails, Bike, Horse Riding, Bird Watching
Background:
Geologic, Biologic, Scenic
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Additional Entrance Points: N 39° 57.037 W 004° 13.074
Park Fees: Not listed
Date Established?: Not listed
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