Morning Walk in May .:. Salines de Calp, Spain
Before writing this post, I checked my WorldMapPin page to see if I had already created a post about Calpe, a beautiful Spanish city on the Mediterranean Sea, and to my surprise, I have no post about this specific part of it! 😱 I do go there at least once per month, and I took hundreds of photos, but I have no idea why I didn't publish them... Yet... This time, I will take you on a walk around the Salines de Calp, a salt lake situated in the heart of the city, where you can embark on a Birdwatching route.
As my wife plays piano, in the mornings, during breakfast in a hotel in this city, I have around 2 hours for a walk in the area... Of course, as I like nature, I try to pick routes where it's peaceful, and on Sundays, at 9 AM, it is usually peaceful everywhere... 😃 After a long Saturday night, tourists are usually sleeping, or just waking up and having breakfast, listening to live piano music... 🎶
There will be a couple of photos/banners like this one in this post, where you can find out more about this great lake, the importance of salt in he past, animals that live there, etc.
To leave more space to animals, there is only one route around the lake, and it is pretty narrow... The rest is very dense bush and small trees, where you can't really go into, as of thorns, which works as a natural "human repellent" 😃
On the other side, there are places specially designed for people to enjoy the surroundings, without disturbing animals... You can "peek" through a narrow slot in the "wooden wall" and take some amazing photos...
As I had only my mobile phone camera, this is the best I could have done...
You can check out the list of birds that you can find here, and the best month to search for them...
We are somewhere in the middle of a route around the lake and close to the city center on the left side...
...another birdwatching "hideout" if you are searching for good photo shots!
I told you that it's almost impossible to come close to the lake shore due to dense bush, but luckily, there was one place created for tourists and nature lovers where you can do it! There is a wooden path/bridge created over the bush and mud, where you can pass closer to the lake, sit down on the bench, and enjoy the views!
You have probably noticed that the first part of the path was just a simple trail, while this part was more prepared with wooden bridges and pathways... That's because we are closer to the sea level, the lake is connected to the sea, and in general, there is more mud and water due to atmospheric influences (rain, fog, mist, etc).
Like I said, I had only my mobile phone camera, which doesn't have a good zoom-in, so my birdwatching photos suck big time... lol... I can't remember, I saw this bird on that birdwatching panel! Intruder!! 😃
And for this photo... You will have to believe me on my word, these white spots in the water are flamingos! Usually, they are always on the other side of the lake where you are... lol... Note to myself: Buy a camera with a powerful zoom for the next visit!
I tried to do some fish photography, too! Probably failed on that too, but again, you have to believe me that the black spot above is a fish... 😃
And the small wooden bridge takes us back to civilization... Roads, cars, a busy street... But...
There was another peaceful place to spend the morning... I had breakfast in a small bar by the sea and did a bit of my HIVE early morning "work"... Who needs a better office than that!
PS. I found a few more photos from the walk that I had 2 weeks after the first one, where I took a photo by the lake, of a blooming cactus plant! I had to add them to the post and share with you as they are beautiful!
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The intruder is very elegant, even though it's not on the board where the birds were!
I also want a camera with a powerful zoom! Can you imagine? It would be amazing!
These views are incredible. I would walk across every wooden bridge and spend the whole day there. Pure beauty, I love nature!
Even the sky was beautiful, and the reflections on the water were even more beautiful.
I saw the fish, I believe you... and the flamingos too. Excellent place!😃
Hehehe... Okay, so they are visible in the photos! Flamingos and fish! 😃
The place does look big when you check Google maps, but it is under an hour to go around the lake... But, it is a very peaceful place to spend a morning, or maybe an evening (I didn't try that!)
I like that there's no one around, ha ha ha. That walk is better in the morning! Have a great Sunday!
Your post is a lovely start to my morning!
Stunning photos. I love the clarity and perfect composition 🙌
Happy Sunday!
Oh, thank you very much!
So happy to hear that it made your day from the early morning! 💜
Have a great Sunday, you too! 🍷
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I believe you about the white spot (that they are birds) and the black spot (that they are fish), but this big black shadow on the water instills some fear in my bones.
Say it's your shadow.
I have to sleep now, if I fall asleep and you don't confirm that it's your shadow, I'm afraid of what kind of horror movie I can dream up 😂
Ahahahaha... That is my shadow on the left, but that mud (white spot) is a trail of a fish that escaped from the camera... 😝
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@ph1102 Best regards, my friend. Wow, I was truly impressed by the views of the city; they almost seem dreamlike. It's truly beautiful, almost like something out of a movie scene.
For example, the photo with the lake in the foreground and the city in the background is truly masterful. I really loved it.
And of course, the photos of the trail are also very beautiful. I imagine hiking there must be very relaxing. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
I'm glad that you liked this walk around the lake in Calpe! Thanks for your kind words! 🍷
Salina de Calp is truly beautiful. Of course, one of my favorites is the bird perched on the water.
Thanks! That photo would be even better if I had better photography gear!
But, it's important that the walk was enjoyable and that others could enjoy it by checking out photos! 🍻
It looks like a nice, calming place to be. It's peaceful and beautiful. A great place to unwind and get away from the busy city.
It's a great place to sort out your mind, especially in the mornings when there is almost nobody... 🍷
I though that might be the rock in the photos but it looks quite small 😅
You mean on that fish photo, or you mean at Penon de Ifach in the background?
That is a big rock... 😂
It seems like a really peaceful spot to kick off the day, especially with that live piano playing in the background.
Hahahaha... the piano plays for someone else... 😂
In the land of bullfighting, paella, Barcelona and Real Madrid soccer clubs
Hehehehe... this is almost the opposite of everything you listed... Peaceful, calm, nature, wild animals in freedom... 😀
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Whatever the month, this season is my favorite. When the sky is clear and there are clouds, it's a good thing that whenever the family goes on a trip like this, everyone's minds become much more relaxed.
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Well written with some amazing pictures 😁
Thank you... I'm glad you liked it!
Interesting mix of the nature and the civilisation! Hehe! Nice share!
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What a wonderful morning walk! 💖 I love that you found such a peaceful spot away from the crowds 🙌 Even with the phone, you still captured the beauty perfectly 💕
Awesome
Hey there! looks like a lovely place to chill out and hand out with the white flamingos and invisible fish 😄.
Also, a perfect place to enjoy a coffee, croissant and do some HIVE work ☕️.
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