Punta Entinas-Sabinar

Punta Entinas-Sabinar is a protected coastal reserve near El Ejido featuring sand dunes, beaches, freshwater lakes, and salt marshes. The site spans multiple kilometers and combines different natural habitats typical of this Mediterranean shoreline.

The area developed over centuries as a salt-production zone where people worked the wetlands. Early coastal defenses were built here as part of regional protection strategies against maritime threats.

The salt ponds here demonstrate how communities once transformed coastal wetlands into productive spaces. This long history of human use shaped the landscape in ways visitors can still observe today.

Visitors can walk marked paths through different areas of the reserve, from salt marshes to dunes and lakes. Wear sturdy shoes since terrain varies from sandy areas to muddy sections depending on which route you take.

The reserve attracts over a hundred bird species each year, including flamingos and rare gulls that travel from distant regions. The mix of different water types and landscapes here draws species that are hard to find elsewhere.

Location: El Ejido

Location: Almería Province

Inception: 1989

Part of: Wetlands of western Almería, Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

GPS coordinates: 36.70000,-2.70000

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44