Costa Ártabra

Costa Ártabra extends along the northwestern Spanish coast, featuring an array of cliffs, beaches, salt marshes, and intertidal zones between the Costa da Morte and Rías Altas.

Romans named this region Portus Magnus Artaborum, with historian Pomponius Mela documenting its maritime significance around 43 AD during the Roman occupation of Hispania.

Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices while adapting to modern conservation requirements established by the Special Area of Conservation designation.

The protected area spans 6,278 hectares and connects to multiple coastal towns including Ares, Cedeira, and Cariño, offering various entry points for visitors.

Rivers Mero, Mendo, and Mandeo flow into this conservation zone, creating diverse habitats that support numerous native and migratory bird species.

Location: A Coruña Province

Inception: 2004

GPS coordinates: 43.71810,-7.95480

Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:08