Reserva del Regajal-Mar de Ontígola, Protected wetland in Aranjuez, Spain
The Regajal-Mar de Ontígola Reserve spans 629 hectares, featuring Mediterranean vegetation, salt water bodies, and diverse aquatic ecosystems near Madrid.
In 1552, King Philip II commissioned architect Juan Bautista de Toledo to construct a lagoon system that would attract birds to the area.
The reserve serves as an educational center where researchers study the interactions between water bodies and surrounding environments through scientific programs.
The reserve maintains designated paths and observation points for visitors to engage in bird watching activities while preserving the natural habitat.
The Regajal area contains one of the largest butterfly populations in Europe, with numerous endemic species inhabiting its Mediterranean shrubland.
Location: Aranjuez
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 40.01242,-3.60648
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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