Paraje Natural de las marismas del Río Palmones

The protected area contains three distinct biotopes: a one-kilometer dune chain, marsh channels, and floodable zones spanning 113 hectares between Algeciras and Los Barrios.

The site gained official protection status in 1989 and received additional designations as Special Protection Area in 2002 and Special Conservation Zone in 2014.

The marshland serves as an educational center where visitors learn about wetland ecosystems and traditional relationships between local communities and natural resources.

The N-340 road provides direct access to the park from Algeciras, with visitor information available at the Los Barrios tourism office.

The location hosts 350 bird species during migrations, including northern pintails, common spoonbills, and spotted crakes in the preserved intertidal channels.

Inception: 1989

Part of: Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

GPS coordinates: 36.17250,-5.43944

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56