{"id":39069,"date":"2025-11-28T16:12:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/?p=39069"},"modified":"2025-11-28T16:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:17:46","slug":"birdwatching-costa-brava-platja-daro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/en\/birdwatching-costa-brava-platja-daro\/","title":{"rendered":"Birdwatching tourism on the Costa Brava: where to observe birds in Platja d\u2019Aro"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"39069\" class=\"elementor elementor-39069 elementor-39045\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f5df986 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f5df986\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47380423\" data-id=\"47380423\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f650d0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f650d0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Costa Brava is a privileged destination for nature lovers. Crystal-clear coves, walks along the Cam\u00ed de Ronda\u2026 and also <\/span><b>unique spaces to enjoy<\/b> <b>birdwatching tourism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a type of travel increasingly popular among people seeking to connect with the territory in a calm, responsible and conscious way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love birdwatching, Platja d\u2019Aro hides one of the most surprising spots for observing birds: the <\/span><b>Parc dels Estanys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This article <\/span><b>explains where to observe birds in Platja d\u2019Aro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which species you can find, and why more and more travellers choose the Costa Brava as a destination for ornithological and nature tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3.webp\" alt=\"birdwatching costa brava\" width=\"408\" height=\"340\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why the Costa Brava is a paradise for birdwatching tourism<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Costa Brava is an exceptional natural corridor for many bird species migrating between Europe and Africa. Between sea and mountains, wetlands, dunes and cliffs, a mosaic of habitats is created \u2014 perfect for feeding, resting and, in many cases, nesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During spring and autumn, when migratory movements intensify, the presence of birds increases notably, turning the area into a real spectacle for observers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most common species on the Costa Brava are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grey herons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kingfishers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coots and various duck species<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little egrets and night herons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flamingos (at certain times of the year)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migratory passerines (tits, warblers, redstarts\u2026)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migratory raptors such as buzzards and sparrowhawks<\/span>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This natural diversity reinforces the territory\u2019s position as <\/span><b>one of the best places for birdwatching in Catalonia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Parc dels Estanys: the best place to observe birds in Platja d\u2019Aro<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ciutada.platjadaro.com\/municipi\/promocio-del-municipi\/cultura\/exposicions\/el-parc-dels-estanys\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Parc dels Estanys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in Platja d\u2019Aro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a 15-hectare natural area that combines water management, biodiversity, art and landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a hydraulic project reconverted into a <\/span><b>bird reserve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where more than <\/span><b>250 documented bird species<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been recorded.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A unique natural space on the Costa Brava<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is an urban park, the Parc dels Estanys is a real oasis. Its large sheet of water \u2014 around 2 metres deep \u2014 serves as a feeding and resting point for resident and migratory birds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The space plays a key ecological role:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It collects water from the northern mountains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It regulates the flow of the Ridaura River to prevent flooding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It maintains a stable aquatic ecosystem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It enhances local biodiversity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park has:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 birdwatching observatories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A panoramic viewpoint over the Vall d\u2019Aro<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flat path ideal for peaceful walks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An open-air exhibition of large-format sculptures<\/span>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is perfect for families, nature photography lovers and those taking their first steps in birdwatching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since May 2024, the park also features the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geocamb.udg.edu\/jardi-de-roques-del-parc-dels-estanys\/\"><b>Rock Garden<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a project developed by the Environmental Geology and Mapping Centre (GEOCAMB) at the University of Girona. You\u2019ll find <\/span><b>19 geological samples from the province<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a beautiful way to better understand the land beneath your feet while observing birds in freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Species you can observe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Parc dels Estanys, you can often spot:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storks (during migration periods)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herons and egrets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mallards, white ducks and occasionally geese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coots and other aquatic birds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flamingos at certain times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small passerines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migratory raptors, especially in autumn<\/span>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is, without a doubt, the best spot for <\/span><b>birdwatching in Platja d\u2019Aro.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2.webp\" alt=\"birdwatching catalu\u00f1a\" width=\"438\" height=\"365\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other birdwatching spots on the Costa Brava<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Costa Brava is a paradise for bird lovers, and Platja d\u2019Aro is an ideal starting point to explore some of the most important natural spaces in the region. Besides the Parc dels Estanys, these birdwatching locations are essential:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The mouth of the Ridaura River<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 10 minutes on foot from the centre of Platja d\u2019Aro, the river mouth is an incredible natural environment where you can observe:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plovers, seagulls and terns, small migratory shorebirds, egrets and aquatic ducks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal at sunrise or sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Aiguamolls de l\u2019Empord\u00e0 Natural Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just 30 minutes by car from Platja d\u2019Aro, this<\/span><b> natural park is one of the most important wetlands in southern Europe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a true paradise for birdwatching tourism. Located between the mouths of the Fluvi\u00e0 and Muga rivers, it combines lagoons, marshes, meadows and croplands that attract hundreds of species, both resident and migratory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Aiguamolls, you can observe storks, little egrets, purple herons, various species of ducks, cormorants, kites, kestrels, marsh harriers and, at certain times of the year, flamingos and other exceptional visitors. The<\/span><b> large number of viewpoints and marked itineraries makes it easy to observe wildlife calmly and respectfully<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it an ideal place for both experts and families who are just beginning in the world of birdwatching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the park is part of one of the most important migratory routes in the western Mediterranean, which makes it an essential place to visit during the spring and autumn migrations. It is a short and perfect excursion to complement a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nature-focused stay at Bell Rep\u00f2s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, combining <\/span><b>Costa Brava, nature and ornithological tourism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Birdwatching tourism in Les Gavarres<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>For lovers of hiking and forest birds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Les Gavarres massif is another excursion just a few minutes from Platja d\u2019Aro. This protected natural area, covered with cork oak groves, holm oak forests and Mediterranean woodland, is the ideal habitat for many species that cannot be found in wetland areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most representative birds you can spot <\/span><b>blue tits and great tits, green woodpeckers and spotted woodpeckers, nightingales, jays, birds of prey such as the common buzzard or the short-toed snake eagle, and even eagle-owls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in quieter zones. Les Gavarres is a peaceful and uncrowded space, perfect for connecting with nature and discovering a lesser-known Costa Brava, where flora and fauna appear in their purest form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rutaspirineos.org\/rutas\/les-gavarres\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The routes in Les Gavarres<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are accessible and varied: from short walks to more demanding crossings, always accompanied by the song of birds and the scent of the Mediterranean forest. A perfect plan to complement a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/habitaciones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay at Bell Rep\u00f2s <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and turn it into a complete naturalist experience: sea, mountains and biodiversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Bell Rep\u00f2s: ecohotel&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"text-wrap-mode: initial;\">Platja d\u2019Aro&nbsp;<\/span><b style=\"text-wrap-mode: initial;\">for birdwatching tourism in Costa Brava<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a <\/span><b>birdwatching-friendly <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/\"><b>ecohotel on the Costa Brava<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Hotel Bell Rep\u00f2s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your perfect base. We are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/hotel_ecologico_en_la_costa_brava\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustainable hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just 2 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Parc dels Estanys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FOTOS-BLOG-3.webp\" alt=\"observar aves platja d\u2019aro\" width=\"440\" height=\"367\"><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birdwatchers choose us because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are surrounded by nature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We practice responsible and sustainable tourism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer calm spaces for naturalists and birdwatchers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We support local environmental initiatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our garden is a butterfly and biodiversity oasis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We promote a warm, human and deeply connected hospitality model<\/span>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to enjoy the best of <\/span><b>birdwatching tourism on the Costa Brava<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/el-hotel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platja d\u2019Aro and Bell Rep\u00f2s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are waiting for you with their most natural, peaceful and inspiring version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>S\u00f2nia Joanals<\/strong><\/em><br><em> Direcci\u00f3 Hotel Bell Rep\u00f2s<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelbellrepos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logo_hotel_bell_repos_vertical.png\" alt=\"Hotel sostenible Platja d'Aro\" width=\"124\" height=\"202\"><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best birdwatching spots in Platja d\u2019Aro. 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