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| 7ES027 |
Salinas
de Ibiza y Formentera |
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| Coordinates: |
38º46'N
- 001º26'E |
Elevation:
0 m. |
Area:1,640
ha |
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| Location:
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The
salinas are located on the southernmost point of the island of Ibiza and
the northernmost point of the island of Formentera, in the autonomous
region of Baleares (Balearic Islands), southeast Spain. |
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| Criteria:
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1a,
2b, 2c, 3b
The area is of special importance for nesting and migratory birds. Nesting
birds typical of the saltpans are Himantopus himantopus and Charadrius
alexandrinus. Visitors during winter and migration include Podiceps nigricollis,
Ardea purpurea, A. cinerea, Bubulcus ibis, Egretta garzetta, Phoenicopterus
ruber and Tadorna tadorna.
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| Wetland
Types:
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J,
E, 5
The site includes a variety of typical Mediterranean coastal habitats,
with sandy and rocky shores, small islands, lagoons, shallow offshore
waters, and in particular, a complex of saltpans. |
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Biological/
Ecological notes
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The
saltpans are fringed with low, halophytic vegetation. Juniperus scrub
is found on the dry sandy parts of the site. Rare raptors, like Pandion
haliaetus, Falco peregrinus and F. eleonorae nest nearby and hunt over
the lagoons. The area is also important for reptiles, notably the endemic
lizard Podarcis pityusensis torretensis. The numerous small islands between
Ibiza and Formentera, which are included in the site, are important for
breeding seabirds, such as Puffinus yelkouan, Calonectris diomedea, and
Hydrobates pelagicus melitensis. |
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Hydrological/
Physical notes
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A
large part of the natural coastal habitat has been converted into saltpans,
where salt is produced by evaporation of seawater. |
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| Human
uses
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The
salinas are used for conservation and salt extraction. |
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Conservation
Measures
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The
site is a Natural Reserve established in 1995, and a Natural Area of Special
Interest under the laws of the Balearic Parliament in 1991 and 1992. It
is also an EU Special Protection Area for wild birds. |
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Adverse
Factors |
There
is considerable pressure from urban developments around the site, and
disturbance by unregulated tourist activities. |
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| References |
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