El Estrecho Natural Park

The park extends along 19,000 hectares between Tarifa and Algeciras, featuring coastal areas, cliffs, and marine zones where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.

The area received natural park designation in 2003, becoming part of the Natura 2000 network to preserve its ecological resources and marine biodiversity.

Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing methods in the waters of the park, carrying forward practices that demonstrate the connection between communities and marine resources.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the year, with the Colada de la Costa path and Los Flysh del Estrecho route offering views of the strait.

The park serves as a migration corridor for whales, dolphins, and imperial eagles, with regular sightings of these species during their seasonal movements.

Location: Algeciras

Inception: 2003

Part of: Natura 2000, Natura 2000 in Spain

Website: http://juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/servtc5/ventana/mostrarFicha.do?idEspacio=14076

GPS coordinates: 36.03111,-5.64083

Latest update: May 16, 2025 18:50