Getting there
The cape and the seawatching point at the Observatory are easily reached by car and a very short walk away.
All you have to do is to take the road from O Barqueiro (A Coruna) to Vila de Bares. Once you have passed this little village and its white church, take the road to the lighthouse instead of continuing on to Puerto de Bares. Very close to the light house, don’t stop and continue to your right until you reach a curve with tiny reed field on the right. Leave the car there and walk towards the cliffs trough the short path. Two hundred meters ahead you will find the Observatory.
The tiny Bird Observatory is a stone building owned by Xunta de Galicia, Galicia’s Regional Administration. It has four beds and clean water. If it doesn’t rain birders prefer to stay outside. Even in gale force winds!
Where to sleep
The sponsor of this website: Hotel de Natureza Semaforo de Bares
The closest hotel to the Observatory is Hotel de Natureza Semaforo de Bares. A very nice and comfortable place with incredible views and great cuisine. It’s a former military building placed on the top of a hill where honey buzzars often fly by in summer. You can visit its website here: http://hotelsemaforodebares.com/
There are other places to sleep at Puerto de Bares (a hostal; 2 km from the headland) and O Barqueiro (hotels and hostals; 5 km). Check http://www.concellomanon.org/
You can also sleep at the Observatory. There are four beds and clean water. Contact us for details about how to ask for permission from the Galician administration.
Where to eat
Of course you can eat great at Hotel de Natureza Semáforo de Bares. There are other nice and typical restaurants at Puerto de Bares (2 km) and O Barqueiro (5 km). Check http://www.concellomanon.org/
Beaches
Several beaches in the area are among the most beautiful and solitary in Galicia. Bring your bath clothes for a refreshing birding break!
Planning your visit
If you are thinking about coming to Estaca de Bares we can help you to plan your visit. Contact us by e-mail.
The cape and the seawatching point at the Observatory are easily reached by car and a very short walk away.
All you have to do is to take the road from O Barqueiro (A Coruna) to Vila de Bares. Once you have passed this little village and its white church, take the road to the lighthouse instead of continuing on to Puerto de Bares. Very close to the light house, don’t stop and continue to your right until you reach a curve with tiny reed field on the right. Leave the car there and walk towards the cliffs trough the short path. Two hundred meters ahead you will find the Observatory.
The tiny Bird Observatory is a stone building owned by Xunta de Galicia, Galicia’s Regional Administration. It has four beds and clean water. If it doesn’t rain birders prefer to stay outside. Even in gale force winds!
Where to sleep
The sponsor of this website: Hotel de Natureza Semaforo de Bares
The closest hotel to the Observatory is Hotel de Natureza Semaforo de Bares. A very nice and comfortable place with incredible views and great cuisine. It’s a former military building placed on the top of a hill where honey buzzars often fly by in summer. You can visit its website here: http://hotelsemaforodebares.com/
There are other places to sleep at Puerto de Bares (a hostal; 2 km from the headland) and O Barqueiro (hotels and hostals; 5 km). Check http://www.concellomanon.org/
You can also sleep at the Observatory. There are four beds and clean water. Contact us for details about how to ask for permission from the Galician administration.
Where to eat
Of course you can eat great at Hotel de Natureza Semáforo de Bares. There are other nice and typical restaurants at Puerto de Bares (2 km) and O Barqueiro (5 km). Check http://www.concellomanon.org/
Beaches
Several beaches in the area are among the most beautiful and solitary in Galicia. Bring your bath clothes for a refreshing birding break!
Planning your visit
If you are thinking about coming to Estaca de Bares we can help you to plan your visit. Contact us by e-mail.
