Marjal de Peníscola, Protected wetland site in Peniscola, Spain.
Marjal de Peníscola is a coastal marsh spanning about 105 hectares near Peniscola, sustained by natural groundwater springs and supporting diverse flooded wetland habitats and aquatic plant life. The site features waterlogged lowlands and reed beds fed by underground sources that create this rich ecosystem.
The site gained protected status in 2001 and was subsequently added to the Valencian Catalogue of Wetlands, underscoring its ecological importance. This designation recognized its value as a safeguarded natural area.
The site maintains a balance between traditional agricultural practices and natural marsh areas, with 20 percent dedicated to farming and 80 percent preserved wetlands.
Visitors should stay on marked trails and use designated observation points while avoiding camping, fires, and littering in the protected area. Respectful behavior is essential to preserve this sensitive wetland ecosystem.
The site hosts the largest population of Valencia hispanica, an endangered fish species found only between the Ebro delta and specific Spanish wetlands. This rare fish population makes the location particularly valuable for conservation research.
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