Clot de Galvany

Park Coastal wetland reserve protecting native flora and dunes

A protected coastal wetland near Elche in Alicante, Clot de Galvany combines dunes, shallow lagoons and walking paths; birdwatchers, botanists and hikers visit to observe salt-tolerant plants and shoreline birdlife.

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Clot de Galvany is a coastal wetland and natural area on the Mediterranean shore in the province of Alicante, within the Valencian Community of Spain. The site comprises marshes, shallow lagoons and dune habitats that support wetland plants and visiting birds.

Paths and simple visitor infrastructure guide walkers through the reserve to viewpoints over lagoons and salt-influenced marshes, offering opportunities for short nature walks and wildlife observation. The area is valued for local biodiversity and as a green space near coastal towns.

The reserve occupies low-lying coastal terrain near the Elche/Elx-Santa Pola coastal zone in eastern Spain, accessible from nearby towns on the Alicante plain and serving as a local protected landscape between urban areas and the sea.

  • Access and wildlife viewing: Boardwalks and short trails allow access to lagoons and dune-fringe vegetation and provide good opportunities for birdwatching and photography.
Clot de Galvany
Clot de Galvany Natural Area, Elche/Alicante province, Valencian Community, Spain
38.2399, -0.5204
Open daily, dawn-dusk
Free (natural area)

How to Get to Clot de Galvany #

Clot de Galvany lies a short drive from Elche and Alicante. Local roads and signage provide access to parking areas; some visitors reach the reserve by regional bus services and then walk short distances to the trailheads.

Tips for Visiting Clot de Galvany #

  • Access the trails early in the morning to avoid the heat; shade is limited on some paths.
  • Bring insect repellent for the wetland-adjacent routes and a camera for birdwatching around the lagoons.
  • Combine a visit with nearby Elche or Alicante attractions; Clot de Galvany is a pleasant respite from coastal development.

Best Time to Visit Clot de Galvany #

Spring and autumn are most comfortable for walking and birdwatching; summer can be hot.

Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Wildflowers and migratory birds make this a rewarding season.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Milder temperatures and pleasant light; quieter visitor levels.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Cooler but accessible; the area is less crowded.

Weather & Climate near Clot de Galvany #

Climate

Clot de Galvany's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 49 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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