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Azud de Badajoz Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Azud de Badajoz Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Nature area

The incomparable conditions around the weir known as El Azud de Badajoz have turned it into a home for endemic wildlife and many colonies of Spanish birds, whereby it has been declared a Special Protection Area for Birds.

Location:

Badajoz, Badajoz

Borbollón Reservoir SPA

Borbollón Reservoir SPA

Nature area

The natural characteristics of the Borbollón reservoir have made it the habitat of a wealth of birds and a perfect birdwatching area.

Location:

Different towns, Cáceres

Borbollón reservoir

Borbollón reservoir

Nature area

This reservoir has its own sailing club and is the home to many water birds

Location:

Santibañez el Alto to Moraleja road, Km 13 Santibañez el Alto, Cáceres

Brozas Reservoir SPA

Brozas Reservoir SPA

Nature area

Discover nature with all five senses.

Location:

Brozas, Cáceres

Cambrón Gorge

Cambrón Gorge

Nature area

Near the village of Cambrón is the gorge, a beautiful natural space.

Location:

Cambrón, Cáceres

Campiña Sur-Embalse De Arroyo Conejos Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Campiña Sur-Embalse De Arroyo Conejos Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Nature area

This Special Protection Area for Birds is home to a large number of water birds, listed as a site of international importance, as well as a refuge for the anaecypris hispanica (jarabugo), an endangered species of fish.

Location:

Varias localidades, Badajoz

Cerro Masatrigo

Cerro Masatrigo

Nature area

This Natural Monument of Extremadura emerges from the waters of La Serena reservoir, in Badajoz. Its conical shape is almost perfect and the views from its top are spectacular.

Location:

Cerro Masatrigo Esparragosa de Lares, Badajoz

Cerro Tomillar

Cerro Tomillar

Nature area

Este lugar, declarado Parque Periurbano de Conservación y Ocio en 2021, destaca por su riqueza botánica.

Location:

Cerro Tomillar Riolobos, Cáceres

Charca De Arce De Abajo Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Charca De Arce De Abajo Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Nature area

The Charca de Arce de Abajo Special Protection Area for Birds, in the province of Cáceres, is a paradise for bird watchers, where you can see many local species such as the endangered black stork.

Location:

Varias localidades, Cáceres

Charca Dehesa Boyal Navalmoral Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Charca Dehesa Boyal Navalmoral Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds

Nature area

The wetlands comprising the Charca Dehesa Boyal Navalmoral Special Protection Area for Birds is home to many kinds of water birds, including the endangered Ferruginous Duck.

Location:

Navalmoral de la Mata, Cáceres