Birdwatching in the Eo estuary and Eo River:

• Castropol
• Water activities

Take your binoculars and discover our bird biodiversity.

The final stretch of the Eo River becomes a refuge for a great variety of species that arrive from northern Europe in search of milder climates to spend the cold season or as a stopover during their migrations.

The groups of waders, gulls, herons, and especially ducks (mallard, pintail, wigeon, etc) stand out for their great number. Among the most outstanding species are the osprey and the marsh harrier.

Due to its great environmental richness, it has different figures of protection. Besides being part of the Biosphere Reserve Río Eo, Oscos and Terras de Burón, it is catalogued as ZEC (Special Conservation Area) and ZEPA (Special Protection Area for Birds), both within the Natura 2000 Network. In addition, the estuary is a Wetland of International Importance according to the Ramsar International Convention.

Some observation points

– A Lieira Observatory (Castropol).
– Salías Beach (Castropol).
– Port of Castropol (Castropol).

Castropol seafront

The seafront is also part of the Galician-Western Cantabrian Migratory Corridor SPA, commonly referred to as “the great northwest highway” used by thousands of seabirds every year, especially between late summer and autumn.

Some observation points

– Punta de la Cruz.
– Lagoon of the recreational area of Campo de Arnao.
– Peñarronda Beach.