Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park

The 10,522-hectare natural park contains marshlands, beaches, reed beds, and sand dunes at the mouth of the Guadalete River in Andalusia.

Salt extraction in the bay began during Phoenician times, with Romans using it for fish preservation and producing garum sauce for Mediterranean trade.

The natural park maintains traditional salt harvesting practices in selected areas, continuing methods passed down through generations of local salt workers.

Four marked walking paths guide visitors through abandoned salt pans, beaches, and pine forests, with the main park office located in San Fernando.

The wetland supports 150 former salt pans and serves as a critical stopover for migratory birds traveling between Europe and Africa.

Location: Cádiz Province

Inception: 1989

GPS coordinates: 36.47320,-6.17000

Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:38