Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park facts for kids
The Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park (also known as Parque Natural de la Bahía de Cádiz in Spanish) is a special natural area in Andalusia, Spain. It covers about 10,522 hectares (26,000 acres) and became a protected park in 1989. It's a really important place for nature and wildlife.
Quick facts for kids Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park |
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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 Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park
Location in Spain
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| Location | Cádiz Province, Andalusia, Spain |
| Nearest city | San Fernando |
| Area | 10,522 hectares (26,000 acres) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Bahia de Cadiz | |
| Official name: Bahía de Cádiz | |
| Designated: | 24 October 2002 |
| Reference #: | 1265 |
What Makes the Park Special?
This amazing park is found where the Guadalete river meets the sea. It's a mix of different landscapes like marshlands, sandy beaches, tall reeds, and rolling sand dunes. You'll also see many types of shrubs, bushes, and ocean pine trees.
If you visit, you can enjoy fun activities like watching birds, sailing, windsurfing, and hiking along its paths.
Protecting Wildlife
The park is very important for nature. It's known as a Site of Community Importance, which means it's recognized across Europe for its special habitats. It's also a Special Protection Area (or ZEPA), which helps protect many bird species.
Many cool animals live here! You might spot birds like the solan goose, stork, cormorant, great crested grebe, seagull, flamingo, tern, sea eagle, and avocet. It's a true paradise for birdwatchers!
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Valdelagrana
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Salt traps
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Biking
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Los Toruños
