Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Island Tour - Part 5 - El Cotillo, Faro de Toston and Corralejo Natural Park

After our amazing trip to the Tindaya Plains, Jayne and I set off for the small town of El Cotillo and the nearby lighthouse (Faro de Toston). We had a lovely spot of brunch at The Happy Cactus (vegan cafĂ©), before having a walk along the beach and through the dunes. 

Lighthouse (Faro de Toston)

No new bird species were added, but we did see: Rock Dove/Feral Pigeon, Collared Dove, Laughing Dove (heard), Yellow-legged Gull, Whimbrel, Turnstone, Atlantic Lizard and a single Portuguese Man o'War, that was washed up on the rocks.

Whimbrel and Turnstones

Atlantic Lizard

Portuguese Man o'War

On the drive back to Corralejo, we stopped off at the Corralejo Natural Park, and had a short walk along the Grandes Playas. One new species, Cory's Shearwater, was added to the trip list, when 2 were seen flying far out, over the sea.

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