Castro Marim Nature Reserve

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Castro Marim Nature Reserve is a protected wetland and coastal area in Portugal’s Algarve region, renowned for its rich birdlife, salt pans, and diverse Mediterranean ecosystems.

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Statements (46)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Ramsar site
nature reserve
protected area
wetland
climate Mediterranean climate
country Portugal
designation Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António
ecosystemService biodiversity conservation
coastal protection
habitat for migratory species
habitatFor flamingos
herons
raptors
waders
waterfowl
hasEcosystemType Mediterranean scrub
brackish lagoon
coastal wetland
dune system
salinas
salt marsh
hasFeature estuaries
marshes
salt pans
tidal flats
traditional salt production
hasProtectionStatus Site of Community Importance
Special Protection Area for birds
national nature reserve
IUCNCategory IV
knownFor Mediterranean biodiversity
migratory birds
rich birdlife
locatedIn Algarve
Castro Marim
Faro District
Vila Real de Santo António
southern Portugal
locatedNear border with Spain
locatedOn Guadiana River estuary
managingAuthority Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas
partOf Natura 2000 network
region Iberian Peninsula
supportsActivity birdwatching
environmental education
nature tourism

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Castro Marim Castle ("Castro Marim salt pans")
hasViewOf
Castro Marim
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