ロスガジャルドスの天然記念物・トップ5

Curious rock formation near the slope of the strait.

The Salar de los Canos is a coastal wetland located in the municipality of Vera, in the province of Almería, Andalusia. This natural space is characterized by its high salinity and its biodiversity, especially in terms of birds. The salt flat has two lagoons and is an excellent place for bird watching, including species such as the common flamingo, the white-headed duck and the squacco heron. In addition, more than 150 species of birds have been documented in this environment. Access to the Salar de los Canos is easy, and you can park in the parking lot in front of the Consum Supermarket in Vera Playa. From there, you can explore the area on foot and enjoy the observatories available.

We tried the same hike. We started the loop in the opposite direction. The paths are barely recognizable, very steep and in some places they go over a gorge ridge: 30 cm wide. Very dangerous in windy conditions! The gradients are sometimes 30%, parts of the path are clayey. Very slippery and dangerous in rainy weather. You need very good shoes and hiking poles to hold on to. If you follow the Komoot instructions, you end up in the gorge. The path that Komoot shows often doesn't exist. The difficulty level of the path is high. Duration > 3 hours.

This natural space covers an area of approximately 57.38 hectares and is one of the most important ecosystems in the province. The salt flat is located near Vera beach and is known for its rich biodiversity. Among the birds that can be observed here are the white-headed duck, the marbled teal, the squacco heron, flamingos, grey herons, black-winged stilts and mallards. In addition, the salt flat is home to endangered species such as the Moorish tortoise. The surroundings of the Salar de los Canos are ideal for bird watching and nature photography, offering a unique and peaceful landscape.

Be sure to bring empty water bottles to fill up at will

Delicious water from nature

Cozy and worth it

According to legend, at the time of the mining of the place, one day a group of miners were having lunch there, a large rock broke away from the slope and fell where they were; They ran towards the beach of Macenas and, when they turned to look at what was happening, they realized that the precipitated rock was in the shape of a Nazarene, attributing it to a miracle that no personal misfortune occurred. was produced, since the rock simply stopped its fall. in front of where the miners were.