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Bahía de Cadiz Natural Park - Fauna
By Jo Williams
One of Europe's most significant colonies of little terns is in the park, which is also an important breeding site for black-winged stilts, avocets and spoonbills. The park attracts many aquatic bird species in winter and is a major stopping place for migrating birds. Oystercatchers are one of the park's most characteristic bird species.
Waders are in abundance here, and include avocets, black-winged stilts, sanderlings, turnstones and Kentish plovers. In the bay itself are seabirds, such as gulls, terns, razorbills and gannets. Sandwich terns are common during migration periods and winter. Grey herons and flamingoes can also be seen here.
The bay region is rich in shellfish and fish that provide one of the economic mainstays of the area. The mud flats have many molluscs like clams and the river delta teems with sole and gilthead bream.
In the pine forest Pinar de Algaida are many species of birds, which include hoopoes, southern grey shrikes, meadow pipits, common redstarts, zitting cisticolas, crested larks, sardinian warblers, goldfinches, white wagtails, yellow wagtails, whinchats, stonechats and Cetti's warblers. Also in the woods is the endangered chameleon.
The park's freshwater lakes are popular with birds such as black-winged stilts, mallards and coots, as well as a variety of amphibians like marsh frogs, painted frogs, natterjack toads and southern toads. On the beaches are ocellated lizards and ladder snakes.
Chiclana de la Frontera Hotels
Book hotels in Chiclana de la Frontera
Located on the beachfront of Barrosa Beach in Sancti Petri, Royal Hideaway Sancti Petri features 5 outdoor pools with hot tubs and Andalusia’s largest spa.
The U-Spa includes a heated indoor pool, a hydrotherapy circuit, fitness centre and beauty and wellness treatments.
Situated just 20 minutes' drive from the beaches of the Costa de Luz, this hotel is decorated in cheerful colours with a very pleasant glass-roofed lounge and a typically Andalusian central courtyard.
Hotel Spa Valentin Sancti Petri is located on La Barrossa beach, next to a golf course. Set within gardens, it features rooms with balconies or terraces, free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a spa.
Rooms at the Valentin are brightly decorated and air conditioned. Each has a desk, satellite TV and a minibar.
Set next to Novo Sancti Petri Golf Course, this stylish hotel offers indoor and outdoor pools and smart suites with a private terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout.
The spacious rooms at the Vincci Resort Costa Golf feature modern décor. They are equipped with a separate seating area with satellite TV.
Just 2 km from Barrosa Beach of the Andalusian coast, this hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a charming cafe with an open-air terrace, where you can enjoy a traditional breakfast.
Enjoy the best of Andalusia with a stay in this charming small hotel, located in an attractive district of Chiclana and 1 km from La Barrosa Beach.
Set overlooking the beach, the Hotel Barrosa Palace is a luxurious property located near the town of Chiclana de la Frontera in Andalusia.
Set in the charming, rural town of Chiclana, this traditional-style hotel allows you to explore the ancient whitewashed villages and beautiful beaches that are found around this part of Andalusia.
Iberostar Royal Andalus offers sea views from its setting on La Barrosa Beach. It offers rooms with balconies, 6 out-door swimming pools, 1 in-door pool and golf courses.
Located just off the beautiful La Barrosa Beach in Novo Sancti Petri, this Andalusian-style hotel offers an outdoor pool and extensive gardens. Iberostar Selection Andalucia Playa also includes a spa area. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.
Set in an Andalusian palace, this luxury hotel offers a free spa, a large outdoor pool and direct access to La Barrosa Beach. Each elegant room includes a furnished terrace. Gran Meliá Sancti Petri offers spacious rooms with a seating area and flat-screen satellite TV. Decorated in light colours, they all include free WiFi and a minibar.
