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“VALORIZATION OF NATURAL SITIES”
DOÑANA
Area: 54,252 Ha
Province: Huelva and Seville
(Andalusia).
The confluence of ecosystems gives
a unique personality to this park. It
has great biological diversity and
brings together three major
ecological systems: marsh, mobile
dunes and reserves, and a large
contact area. There are two species
in danger of extinction being
protected:
·The imperial eagle: Ensuring the
nests before and during
reproduction as well as providing
supplementary feeding.
·The Lynx: The objective is to
recover its population density and
optimal distribution so that it
contributes to stabilize its
population and allows the
colonization of other nearby areas.
SIERRA NEVADA
Area: 86,208 ha.
Province: Granada and
Almeria (Andalusia)
The steep peaks, while
overlooking a vast
horizon, tinged with
people, with meadows
full of vegetables are
covered with snow and
ice, 9180 feet of which
are perpetual.
Amphibians, reptiles,
mammals and birds are
common. The mountain
goat, usually of the high
peaks, is the most
characteristic species of
the park.
ORDESA Y
MONTE
PERDIDO
Area: 15,608 ha.
Province: Huesca (Aragon)
Its landmark is the massif of
Monte Perdido (3,355 m),
with the summits of the Tres
Sorores. Characterized by a
landscape of contrasts:
extreme aridity of the
higher areas where
rainwater sees through
cracks and sinks,
contrasting with the green
valleys covered with forests
and meadows where water
forms waterfalls through
canyons and ravines.
PICOS DE EUROPA
Area: 64,660 ha.
Province: Asturias, León and
Cantabria.
It represents the Atlantic forestrelated ecosystems. It has the
largest limestone formation in
Atlantic Europe, with significant
karstic processes, reaching depths
over 1,000 m, very clear glacial
erosion and presence of lakes. Its
cliffs are inhabited by chamois in
dense forests together with deer,
wolves and the occasional presence
of bears. There are 100 bird species
such as the black woodpecker and
the capercaillie. Regarding large
predators we can find griffon
vultures and golden eagles. But
there is much more than scenery,
centuries of history are written in
the villages, valleys, churches, and
in their paths.
CABAÑEROS
Area: 40,856 ha.
Province: Ciudad Real and Toledo
(Castilla-La Mancha)
Famous for having been on the
verge of becoming a shooting
range is now one of the most
valuable protected areas of
Montes de Toledo, a refuge for
many endangered species. The
mountain ranges and massifs are
covered with Mediterranean
forest and thicket which shelter a
large variety of birds and
mammals such as deer, roe deer
and wild boars.
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TABLAS DE
DAIMIEL
Area: 1.928 ha.
Province: Ciudad Real
(Castilla-La Mancha).
This is the last representative
of a fluvial ecosystem called
Tablas, formed by the
overflowing of the rivers
Guadiana and Gigüela. It
represents the ecosystems
related to inland wetlands. A
variety of waterfowl inhabits
Las Tablas. Among the flora,
aquatic plants are the basic
substrate of Las Tablas de
Daimiel, and the only existing
trees are the tamarisk trees.
AIGÜESTORTES
Area: 14,119 hectares approx.
Province: Lleida (Catalonia)
Its main distinguishing
features are the amount of
lakes (more than 200), the
breathtaking cliffs and their
characteristic meanders. It is a
paradise for lovers of nature:
lakes, streams, waterfalls,
rugged peaks and lush forests
of black pines, firs, pines,
birches and beeches. It is also
the home to many interesting
plants and fascinating animals
of alpine or northern origin.
MONFRAGÜE
Area: 18,118 ha.
Province: Cáceres
(Extremadura)
It is one of the best areas of
Mediterranean forest. The
Tajo and Tiétar rivers form the
axis of the park which is fitted
into a narrow gorge of
quartzite and slate mountain
rages. The landscape has great
contrast: it combines the
extreme aridity of the
highlands with the green
valleys covered with forests
and meadows. Among its
fauna the most characteristic
species of this park are Iberian
imperial eagles, black
vultures, black storks and
Iberian lynxes.
Archipiélago de
Cabrera
Area: 10,021 ha (land and
1,318 offshore 8703)
Province: Mallorca
It is the best example of
undisturbed ecosystems
of the Mediterranean
Spanish islands. There
are large colonies of
seabirds, endemic
species and is one of the
best preserved marine
resources of our
coastline. In this park
there are over 150 species
of birds and 200 species
of fish.
CALDERA DE
TABURIENTE
Area: 4.690 ha.
Province: Santa Cruz de
Tenerife (Canary Islands).
It is characterized by a huge
circus of 8 km in diameter
cauldron-shaped, where
multiple volcanic eruptions,
major landslides, erosive
forces of water and time
have modeled its
geomorphology, making it a
rugged landscape with
almost 2,000 m drop. It
stands out for its high cliffs
and ravines, forming a pine
forest ecosystem with
endemic plants and
animals.
GARAJONAY
Area: 3,986 ha.
Province: Island of La
Gomera (Canary Islands).
A short distance from the
Sahara desert coast, along
the summits of the island
of Gomera, one takes
refuge in the most unique
and emblematic forests of
the state. The mist that
rises from the ocean is
‘glued’ to the summits.
Another attraction of this
park is the moisture and
freshness, which favors
the existence of
mysterious forests, the last
remaining survivors of
subtropical forests that
existed millions of years
ago.
TEIDE
Area: 18,990 ha.
Province: Santa Cruz de
Tenerife (Canary
Islands).
It is the oldest and
largest of the Canarian
parks. Its special
geological landscape is
one of the most
spectacular in the
world, where the
volcanic cones and lava
flow forming an
incredible range of
colours and shapes. It’s
remarkably rich
biologically speaking,
with an extraordinary
percentage of endemic
plant species and a
unique invertebrate
fauna.
TIMANFAYA
Area: 5107 ha.
Province: Las Palmas (Canary
Islands).
From this place they say is not
a dead land, but newborn.
Although apparently a
desolate and rugged
landscape it is colonized
mainly by the plant world. I
consists mainly of shades of
black and reddish sands and
lapillis and dark basaltic lava,
all spotted with different
colors of many species
belonging to the lichens. You
can not forget its biological
richness and the large number
of endemic plants and
animals.
PARQUE MARÍTIMO
TERRESTRE DE LAS
ISLAS ATLÁNTICAS DE
GALICIA
Surface: 8480 ha (7285.2 and
1194.8 maritime terrestrial)
Province: Pontevedra and A
Coruña (Galicia).
These islands emerge from the
ocean and beautify the seascape
with cliffs. In the bottom of the
sea is where the ecological
wealth of this park lays. It is
certainly a place to discover the
mysteries and legends of the
Atlantic. There are over 200
types of algae where many fish
and shellfish breed and live. Sea
birds are adapted to living in
the narrow crevices of the cliffs.
FUERTEVENTURA
Area: 1659 km2
Province: Las Palmas (Canarias)
Currently, the Governing
Council has approved a
300,000 € grant to the
Fuerteventura city hall for
conducting the necessary
studies to submit the
proposal for the creation of a
National Park representative
of natural systems
themselves in the arid
Canary Island of
Fuerteventura. The possible
declaration of this new
natural area in Fuerteventura
could have a significant
economic and environmental
impact.