Son Bou – For the Birds
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Son Bou has long been renowned for its amazing birdlife. As well as an incredible diversity of species, because of the resort’s compact size, some of the best bird watching can be undertaken without even stepping from the patio of your own Son Bou villa! Every day you will undoubtedly catch regular glimpses of the Mediterranean and Cory’s Shearwaters coming in off the sea as they wing their way past your balcony.
If you head to the western end of the Son Bou Nature Reserve which is further away from the hotels and closer to the quieter areas where most of the Son Bou villas are, you will discover a peaceful setting. There are wonderful panoramic views over the coastline and the limestone cliffs of the coastline are an ideal vantage for bird watching.
Whether you want to stay close to home or venture a little farther afield, a Son Bou villa is a convenient location to act as a base to reach all of the island’s bird watching hotspots. As well as the resort itself, a drive along the entire of Menorca’s south coast will give you plenty more opportunities to see a wide variety of birds.
