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DATA OF INTEREST
DESCRIPTION
The hiking trail takes advantage of the route of the Huelva - Ayamonte railway line and which today is part of the Vías Verdes network of itineraries which use the old railway infrastructure. The hiking trail is a parallel route to the marsh complex formed at the mouth of the Carreras river and along it the user can see one of the last traditional salt plains in operation today in Andalusia and whose main product (flower of salt) is currently a highly valued element due to its gastronomic properties and its mineral composition.
Additionally, the path allows us to appreciate the effects of the tide in these low areas which are manifested in the succession of estuaries and drainage channels where different groups of birds proliferate and occupy the space as the tide level changes.
The second half of the path runs along a trench of the old railway and offers the chance to see the remains of the old infrastructure: retaining walls and masonry buttresses that blend in completely with the vegetation that covers the slopes of the land: pine trees, mulberry bushes, fig trees etc accompany the visitor along this stretch of the way.
The last metres of the hiking trail open up again to the marshland and lead us towards the old tide mill located at the end of the trail. The tide mills, which once spread along the entire coast, were a system for flour production taking advantage of the energy generated by the movement of the tides throughout the day. El Pozo del Camino and the nearby Molino del Pintado, are among the last mills of this type in the province. El Pozo del Camino being was the object of a museum rehabilitation and conditioning project a few years ago to house the "Man and the Marshland" information centre.
PROTECTED AREAS
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MAP
HOW TO GET
On the A-49 towards Portugal, we will take exit 122 towards Isla Cristina, which leads us onto the N-431, following this road for about 350 m, towards Ayamonte, we will find the junction with the A-5150, which we will take and after 3 km, having passed Pozo del Camino, we will arrive at the beginning of the trail, before reaching Isla Cristina.
GOOD PRACTICES
Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.
Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.
Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.
Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.
For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.
Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.
Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times
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.
Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.
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.
Facilitate use for people with special needs.
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!
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
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.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!
Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.
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