La Breña and Marismas del Barbate Natural Park

The park extends over 5,077 hectares, featuring a pine forest that meets the Mediterranean Sea along 100-meter-high coastal cliffs and marshland ecosystems.

The area contained one of Europe's largest wetlands, the La Janda lagoon, until drainage operations in the mid-20th century transformed the landscape.

Ancient stone fishing yards near the park's coast reveal methods dating back to Phoenician and Roman civilizations still used by local fishermen today.

The main entrance to the park is located in Barbate, with marked trails leading through pine forests and along cliff edges for nature observation.

The natural park contains the last nesting population of Eurasian cranes in southern Europe, making it a critical site for species preservation.

Inception: 1989

Part of: Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

GPS coordinates: 36.17889,-5.97278

Latest update: May 24, 2025 14:10