Aiguamolls de L'Empordá Natural Park
The paradise of water birds!
Large sandy areas, green and brown meadows, lagoons transformed into the home of hundreds of species, freshwater ponds, traditional rice fields... This is the image of Aiguamolls de L'empordá Natural Park, the second wetland area in Catalonia, formed by ponds and meadows bordered by the Muga River to the north and the Fluvià to the south. Located in the northern Costa Brava, not far from Roses, it extends over 4,866 hectares of fauna and flora. A particularly privileged place for aquatic birds. And there, more than 300 species, many of them protected, have their particular paradise.
The park is the second wettest area in Catalonia and the perfect place for bird watching.
The Natural Park of Aiguamolls de L'Empordá was created on October 28, 1983, and encompasses several municipalities in Alt Empordá such as La Armentera, Castelló de Empúries, La Escala, Palau-Saverdera, Pau, Pedret i Marzà, Peralada, Roses, and Sant Pere Pescador. The park consists of three main areas: the reserve of the "estanys," with extensive marshes and endless meadows; the reserve of the "llaunes," with coastal lagoons and dunes; and the reserve of the island "Caramany," located in the middle of the Fluvià.
Birds
Ducks, Grey Herons, magpies, and Spoonbills, cormorants, flamingos, stilts, or storks. If there's something that stands out in this Natural Park, it's the number of birds that have made its ponds, lakes, and meadows their home, either for a season in the case of migration or throughout the year.
What to do?
- Trekking. Along the park, there are different itineraries that can be done independently or through a guided tour. With this, you will discover every corner of this wetland, from its beaches, dunes, to plant communities. Many of them are adapted for people with mobility issues, wheelchairs, and baby strollers.
- Bird watching. Don't forget your binoculars. It is from these viewpoints that we contemplate the true splendor of the ornithological richness of Aiguamolls de L'Empordá.
- Photography. The park is a fantastic place for photography enthusiasts. Any corner is worthy of immortalization!
We can also join guided tours of Estany del Cortalet, attend a stargazing session, witness the release of a bird rehabilitated by the wildlife center, or go on bike routes.
How can I get there?
If you want to do it on your own, here are the access possibilities:
- Bus and train. RENFE to Figueres and connection with SARFA buses from Figueres to Sant Pere Pescador.
- By road. From France: La Jonquera A-7 highway border (exit 3). From Barcelona: A-7 highway (exit 5) towards L'Escala.
The keys
- Address: Cra. de Sant Pere Pescador, km 13.6, 17486, Castelló D'Empúries.
- Public: for all ages. Especially recommended for families.
- Price: free. Activities for all budgets.
- Leisure: Hiking, bird watching, cycling, photography, astronomy...
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