Torrevieja Nature Reserve
Costa Blanca, Spain
THE NATURE RESERVE OF THE LA MATA AND TORREVIEJA LAGOONS
Covering over 3,700 hectares the reserve includes both the La Mata and Torrevieja salt water lagoons. The Torrevieja lagoon is largest at about 1,400 hectares and the La Mata lagoon is about half that size. The rest of the reserve is down to pasture or scrub land. Connected to the sea by 2 artificial channels (Acequiones) and each other, the Mediterranean flows through to this shallow depression and the warms in the spanish sun. The water in the Torrevieja lagoon is allowed to evapourate and the salt collected ( 1 million tons per year).
The salt marshes and reed beds are used by over 100 species of birds, that feed on the small crustaceans and larvae, that live in this highly salty water.
The lagoons are famous for the flamingos, grebes and avocets that live here.
Why not take a walk or cycle around the lagoons, don't forget to visit the Reception Centre where there is a permanent exhibition.
Address;
Information Centre, Nature Reserve of the Lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja.
Casa Forestal. Ctra. N-332, next to the La Mata Lagoon.
Phone; 0034 966 920 404
Open from 9:00 to 14:30 plus between September and June also Tuesday and Thursday 16:00 to 18:00
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