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BAHIA DE CADIZ - Ventana del Visitante
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The Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park centres on a large area of wetland in the central part of the province's Atlantic coast. Despite high levels of population and development, certain areas have been conserved intact, such as the Sancti Petri Marshes and Trocadero Island, both designated natural areas. Phoenician and Roman remains have been found around these areas, such as the Temple of Hercules on Sancti Petri Island and the old port at Caño del Trocadero, a vestige of trade with the Indies. The strategic and defensive importance of this area had much to do with the appearance, some 3,000 years ago, of human settlements in the bay, leaving behind exceptional heritage with old fortifications.
The intrusion of the sea, the mouths of the Guadalete and San Pedro Rivers, along with the mild Mediterranean climate, determine the ecological characteristics of this wetland and its great diversity of landscapes: beaches, dunes, lakes, marshes and swamps. One of the most interesting ways to discover them is by taking a trip on the Caño de Sancti Petri channel, whether by kayak or sailing boat. There are also other activities such as horse riding routes and diving available at clubs and ports on the coast.
The marshes are the stars of the park and here you will find plants such as saltmeadow cordgrass, salicornia and sarcocornia, according to water levels. The vegetation also invades the dunes, stabilising them as they move further from the coast. Examples of these dune species go from marram grass to Crucianella maritima or pink, sea holly and sea spurge. In the surrounding area there are stone pines and shrubs that survive stoically in the salt-rich soil. Remaining woodland such as the Algaida Pine Wood gives an idea of the dense pine forest that used to run between El Puerto de Santa María and Puerto Real. This is home to the chameleon, which is an endangered species.
Its position between the Doñana and and Estrecho Natural Parks make it a privileged setting to observe the birds that migrate between Europe and Africa. This is home to some of Spain's largest colonies of little tern, black-winged stilt and avocet. On the beaches you can see northern gannet, cormorant, yellow-legged gull and waders such as oystercatchers, as well as sanderling, bar-tailed godwit, little tern and Kentish plover. Other residents are the elegant flamingo and the osprey.
The lives of many inhabitants of this area have centred around its salt pans, conditioning their subsistence since time immemorial and marking their character. A walk around its trails will show you their influence on the landscape, with the "Casas Salineras" (Salt-making houses) and the Arillo River salt pans. At the same time you can see a host of different birds from the specific ornithological observatories.
Nowadays, salt extraction has made way for other activities such as marsh shellfish collecting, shallow-water fishing and the booming fish farming trade, the area's main resources. Here you can sample local king prawns, clams, oysters, sea bass, sole, mullet and marsh-farmed sea bass, all renowned for their quality. Shrimp omelettes (fritters) are also famous, made with chickpea flower (once ground in local tidal mills, some of which can be seen to this day) and all washed down with local wines.
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The wind, the sea and a number of water sports facilities make Cadiz Bay an excellent place to enjoy such activities. A historic boat trip in the bay or water sports such as windsurfing, are just some of the things you can enjoy in this natural protected area. It is also possible to go canoeing, exploring the channels and canals* or go underwater diving * in the very depths of the ocean.
Hiking is popular, thanks to several gentle routes, all of which pose natural and ethnographic interest. The Salinas de Dolores trail is particularly good; 4.5 kilometres of the most characteristic landscapes of the Bay of Cadiz. The Arillo River trail is an ideal route for bird watching, since this natural protected area is considered an enclave of special relevance in birdlife migratory routes. In addition, Punta del Boquerón will grant you access to the many ecosystems that make up this natural protected area.
* Activities that require authorisation from the natural park.
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Sailing on Valdelagrana Beach. Sailing, canoeing, hiking and mountain bike routes in the Metropolitan Park Marisma de Los Toruños marshland and Pinar de La Algaida pine forest.
C/ Búho Real,94
EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍA (CÁDIZ)
956051376
info@actiba2000.com
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Nature tourism: canoeing, hiking, nautical routes and bicycle routes
Camino del Tiro Pichón, s/n. Apdo. 966
EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍA (CÁDIZ)
956560123
cotoisleta@cotoisleta.com
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Alojamiento y restauración en pensión, modalidad rural, “Casa de Huéspedes Santa María “
C/ Pedro Muñoz Seca, nº 38
11500 - El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz)
629391393
hola@casadehuespedessantamaria.com
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RUTAS GUIADAS EN BICICLETA DE MONTAÑA: “Punta de losSaboneses”, “De la marisma al pinar”, “Salina de losdesamparados"; RUTAS GUIADAS DE PIRAGÜISMO: “Las salinas y los esteros”, "Río San Pedro”, “Las Fortificaciones”; RUTA GUIADA EN PADDLE SURF “Río San Pedro”; RUTA GUIADA EN PATINES TODOTERRENO “Salina de los desamparados”; RUTA GUIADA DE SENDERISMO “Los Toruños y Pinar de la Algaida”; RUTAS GUIADAS EN TREN ELÉCTRICO: “Punta de los Saboneses”, “Pinar de la Algaida”.
Avda. del Mar, nº7.
11500 - El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz)
956910479
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Alojamiento en vivienda con fines turísticos “Manuela”
C/ Sotavento, nº1
11139 - Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz)
667410778
gabisanpaservicios@gmail.com
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Restauración en restaurante “Aponiente”
C/ Francisco Cossi Ochoa s/n. 11500 –
El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz)
606 22 58 59
sandra@aponiente.com
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Excursiones guiadas ornitológicas: “PN Bahía de Cádiz”, “Doñana Gaditana”.
Ctra. de Trebujena al Río, Polígono 3, Parcela 276
11560 – Trebujena (Cádiz)
687959256
direccion@martinete.eu
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Sailing and canoeing in Caño de Sancti Petri. Situated on Sancti Petri beach. Hiking route in Punta del Boquerón.
Puerto Deportivo de Sancti Petri, s/n
11.130 - Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz)
956494932
info@novojet.net; vela@novojet.com
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Nature tourism: canoeing, hiking and cycling routes
Polígono Industrial Guadalquivir, 36
11408 Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)
956316000
genatur@genatur.com
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