We will sail near the Almadrabas in the area, searching for these whales. Orcas do not follow a stable pattern, but go after the Tunas, their moves depending on tides, water clarity and moon phases. Surprisingly, the lunar cycles are linked to the probability of seeing cetaceans. When the moon waxes, tides are stronger, increasing the possibility to see orcas close to the Almadrabas. During this trip, you might also observe other cetacean species such as dolphins and Fin whales, birds like Northern gannet, Mediterranean shearwater, Common and Black terns…
Our boat excursion will take us along Cape Trafalgar and its outstanding views. The place is famous for the battle where French and Spanish allies fought against the British Navy in 1805. You will discover the rocky cliffs of Las Breñas, the famous beach of Zahara de los Atunes (1.800 m long), the semi-natural cove de los Alemanes 130 m long and 50 width.
Special mention should be made to the Natural Park Breñas y Marismas de Barbate, which extends from Barbate to Caños de Meca and inland, towards Vejer de Frontera. With some 5.000 hectares, it is one of the smallest nature parks in Andalusia; it contains 5 different ecosystems, marine, cliffs, pine grove, marshlands and dunes. From the boat you will observe the amazing cliffs “Tajo de Barbate”, the most famous area of cliffs in the Atlantic Andalusian coast.
In this cliff area, you will see freshwater springs that flow into small coves, called “caños”. The typical flora of saline environments is present Arthrocnemum. Many species nest in the rock cavities; cattle egret, western jackdaw, yellow-legged gull, Peregrine falcon, Turnstone and Whimbrel. Many birds of prey such as Ospreys, Barn owls and Common kestrels can be observed.
Reservation requirements: complete prior payment. The Skipper will determine if the weather conditions allow the navigation. In case of adverse weather, we will propose an alternative day or time. Where this is not possible, the payment shall be full refunded. The cancelation with refund is possible only in the event of a cancelation by the Skipper for weather impediment.