Natural spaces

Nine areas classified as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) exist in A Mariña Lucense within the NATURA 2000 network protection area, distributed throughout the region. In addition, there are three Special Protection Areas for Birds (SPAs): coast of A Mariña Occidental, and the rias of Foz and Ribadeo (RAMSAR wetland site). Also protected, but in this case with Natural Landmark status, are Souto da Retorta in Viveiro and As Catedrais beach in Ribadeo.

Terras do Miño and Río Eo, Oscos and Serra do Burón Biosphere Reserves include extensive areas of A Mariña.

Special Area Of Conservation

Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are areas of environmental interest, protected for the preservation of diversity and designated by the EU Member States to form a part of the Natura 2000 network, the most important commitment made by the European Union with regard to conservation matters.

SAC-Natura 2000 network AS CATEDRAIS

SAC-Natura 2000 network CARBALLIDO

SAC-Natura 2000 network MONTE MAIOR

SAC-Natura 2000 network RÍO EO

SAC-Natura 2000 network RÍO LANDRO

SAC-Natura 2000 network RÍO OURO

SAC-Natura 2000 network SERRA DO XISTRAL

SAC-Natura 2000 network RÍA DE FOZ-MASMA

SAC-Natura 2000 network COSTA DA MARIÑA OCCIDENTAL

Special Protection Areas For Birds

The Special Protection Areas for Birds (SPAs) are areas of environmental interest favourable for the conservation of both migratory and sedentary bird species and have been designated by the EU member states to form a part of the Natura 2000 network.

Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) – Natura 2000 network

COSTA DA MARIÑA OCCIDENTAL

Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) – Natura 2000 network RÍA DE FOZ

Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) – Natura 2000 network RIBADEO

Wetland (RAMSAR) RÍA DO EO

You can find interesting information regarding birdwatching in Galicia, including this region, at the following link: Galicia birding