El sendero en invierno
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These lands have an
inland Mediterranean
climate, with a certain
influence from the
Atlantic Ocean that
increases toward the
west. Summers are
normally hot and dry,
while winters tend to be
wet and relatively cold.
Given its location in a
depression, over 100
metres below the fluvial
plain, Ciudad Rodrigo
has a microclimate that
makes it slightly warmer
than other parts of the
trail.
The path is continuously
changing, and even when
we retrace our steps,
even on the same day,
the experience will be
different. If this is
the case on just a
single day, one can only
imagine what happens
throughout the year. The
following are each
seasons highlights,
with their pros and cons.
Together with the autumn,
this may well be the
best season for doing
the trail..
In favour:
Green and
blossoming meadows
Pleasant temperatures
Territorial bird songs
and the greatest
diversity of species
Birds migrating
Invertebrates,
reptiles and amphibians
become active again
after hibernating
Soft lighting and
colours for photographs
Against:
Muddy conditions
Full rivers and
streams
Relatively few hours
of daylight
Disturbing wildlife
during the breeding
season
In favour:
Sun, heat
Long days
Dry underfoot
Rivers and streams
with little water
Diversity of wildlife
Against:
Midday heat
Dry, arid landscape
Numerous mosquitoes,
especially among oak
trees
Dusty conditions
Very bright light at
midday, not good for
photos
Possibility of storms
In favour:
Mild temperatures
Golden and ochre
landscapes
Wild berries and
mushrooms
Migrating birds
Activity of amphibious
vertebrates
Soft lighting for
photos
Autumn migration of
spiders
Ants in flight
Against:
Muddy conditions
Unpredictable weather.
Storms, wind, rain.
Full rivers and
streams
Relatively few hours
of daylight
In favour:
Peace and quiet
Green and ochre
landscapes
Bright clear days
Soft lighting, highly
appropriate for photos
Concentration of birds
in sheltered areas
Wintering birds
Bare trees (birds more
visible)
Against:
Short days
Cold, ice, snow, fog
Bare trees
Few insects,
amphibians and reptiles
Risk of encountering
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