Biosphere Wetland and Park - Walks and Bird Watching...
Description
The Albufera de Es Grau (...read more) is a Nature Reserve to the North of Mahon, half way between the capital and Port Addaia. It is the largest wetland on the island and comprises an extensive shallow lagoon, surrounded by farmland and low pine covered and shrubby hills. Poplular for many species of migrant and resident birds : several species herons, warblers, geese, birds of prey such as the harriers. Even flamingoes can be obeserved early in the year.
At the mouth of the lagoon lies Es Grau (...read more) Fishing Village, harbour and beach. Offshore is the picturesue Island of Colom which can be reached by boat/Kayak
Part of Natural Area of Special Interest, nucleus of the Biosphere Reserve. See Photos for extent of this area.
Rodríguez Femenias Visitors Centre
Tel.: 971 17 77 05 / 609 601 249. Hours : Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
PDF Guide to download (...read more)