3 hours
5.5 km.
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- You will learn about the singularities of the fauna, flora, geology of the Costa de Dexo-Serantes Natural Monument and the use of the territory by its inhabitants, present and past, from the hand of our fantastic and experienced local nature guides.
- The activity is designed for small groups (15 people maximum) and avoids sensitive areas, such as bird breeding areas, always walking along the designated paths and avoiding loud noises, minimizing negative impacts on the environment.
- During the activity, the visitor is informed of the importance of reducing, reusing, returning and recycling, encouraging participants to produce little waste in the activity, carrying their own water bottle and separating the waste produced. During the activity, visitors are informed of the importance of reducing, reusing, returning and recycling, encouraging participants to produce little waste during the activity, carrying their own water bottle and separating the garbage produced so that it can later be recycled.
- The activity incorporates technological innovations, using bird song apps and QR codes to provide information on the centers of interest by cell phone, using fewer material resources.
- The activity has a system of assessment and evaluation by the clients of the professionals who carry out the activity, with an online form.
Open map Dexo, Oleiros (A Coruña), España
Discover its great ornithological richness
On this route we will walk through one of the protected natural areas of the Mariñas Coruña with the greatest ornithological richness, home to some 200 species, including the breeding and wintering season with migratory birds. During the route we will walk in the surroundings of the reservoir, with ornithological observatories and inside a small forest like the one that inspired Wenceslao Fernández Flórez to write his famous book "El bosque animado" (The animated forest).
You will enjoy these points of interest:
- Crendes nature classroom and bird observatory.
- Wintering birds in Cecebre: in search of the Osprey
- Ornithological path The animated forest
- The forest of Cecebre: an animated forest in a book and the Pazo of Macenda
- The otter and the wild boar stroll through the environment and leave their footprints.
- Possible visit to Wenceslao Fernández Flórez's House-Museum
During our walk through the Cecebre Natural Area, in the town of Abegondo, you will have the opportunity to discover a surprising diversity of birds associated with the Cecebre reservoir. Built for water supply, we will become aware of its consumption and how to be more efficient in the use of this vital liquid element.
You will be able to listen to the harmonious songs and calls of the birds, observe their varied and variegated colours. Birds as interesting as the Iberian chiffchaff, wren, osprey, great crested grebe, great egret, grey heron, great cormorant, teal, mallard and fritillary.
Enjoy a route guided by an expert in heritage interpretation who will accompany us on our journey and help us to discover the valuable bird population and human uses of the Natural Area in a fun and entertaining way.
Join us on this sensory and surprising walk, investigating the amazing life around this important aquatic ecological enclave!
Prices
Product / Price 1 Adult (+ 13 years old): 15€/person
Product / Price 1 Child (up to 13 years old): 12€/person
Product / Price 1 Senior (+ 65 years old): 13€/person
Product / Price 1 Adult (full group 15 persons): 12€/person / 10€ children
The price includes
- Guided circular walking route through the Natural Area.
- Qualified official guide.
- Small interpretative triptych with map of the route and environmental contents in digital format.
- Use of binoculars and telescope on loan.
- General and group first aid kit.
Timetable
Autumn-Winter-Spring
- Morning opening hours
July to August: Every day
- Morning hours: 10:00 - 13:00
- Afternoon hours: 17:00 - 20:00
Activity details
- It takes place in the reservoir of Cecebre/Abegondo.
- Languages available: Spanish and Galician.
- It is not an accessible activity.
- It is suitable for families with children.
- Meeting point: Igrexa de San Pedro de Crendes.
- Maximum 15 people per timetable
Approximate duration
3 hours
Details
5.5 km.
Do not forget
- Bring warm clothes or raincoat in the winter months and comfortable waterproof footwear with socks for walking.
- Something to eat for the middle of the route, sandwiches, dried fruit, fruit
- Water bottle with water
- Bag or container to store waste
- Small rucksack
- Sun protection in summer
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Booking conditions
A deposit of 20% of the total amount of the booking will be required by bank transfer at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
The cancellation of the booking may result in the refund of part of the money paid, depending on the time at which it occurs.
*Please consult conditions when making the booking.