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EL PORTIL

 
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The viewpoint, the beginning of the Laguna del Portil trail that runs through the nature reserve, has an unbeatable view of this great freshwater wetland, caused by the accumulation of river water when it encounters a string of coastal sands.

In the foreground, you can see a typical marsh vegetation, formed by cattails, nut grass, tamarisk and reeds. And scanning the horizon, the view is lost in a sea of stone pines. The reserve is very important for fauna, mainly fish and birds. Among the former, there is notably an abundant population of well-established Cobitis paludica. This small fish, endemic to the peninsula is categorised for conservation as vulnerable, and is in decline in many river basins and is very uncommon in still waters.

As for birdlife, as a wetland near the Marismas del Odiel and Doñana, it is of vital importance as a place of passage on migratory routes, as well as a wintering area. Spoonbills, common coots, moorhen, ducks, common pochards and little egrets are just some of the species present.



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  • Icono Provincia
    Provinces Huelva
  • city
    Municipalities Punta Umbría
  • Fisica
    ACCESSIBILITY


MAP
HOW TO GET

From Huelva we head along the motorway to Punta Umbria (A-497) until exit 9, towards El Portil. We advance along this road, passing the next exit (Camino de Malpica) and continue towards the A-5051 (El Portil El Rompido por la Bota). Once we reach the La Bota junction, we turn right towards the centre of El Portil on the A-5052. Following this road, the Mirador is to the right of the road, about 1500 metres from the junction, coinciding with the entrance to the urban centre of El Portil.


GOOD PRACTICES
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Don't forget your binoculars.

Don't forget your binoculars.

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

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  • Tuesday, 30 April 2024
    19°C
    • WIND SPEED 0km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 95%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Wednesday
    Intervalos nubosos con lluvia escasa
    20° max.
    11° min.
    • WIND SPEED 25km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 100%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 80%
  • Thursday
    Nubes altas
    18° max.
    min.
    • WIND SPEED 20km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 80%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Friday
    Poco nuboso
    20° max.
    10° min.
    • WIND SPEED 10km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 85%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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