Lagunas de Alcázar de San Juan
- Country:Spain
- Site number:595
- Area:240 ha
- Designation date:10-09-1993
- Coordinates:39°24'N 03°15'W
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Overview
Lagunas de Alcázar de San Juan. 26/03/93; Castilla-La Mancha; 240 ha; 39°24'N 003°15'W. Wildlife Refuge. Two highly saline lagoons and associated islands located within an enclosed drainage basin. The area supports halophytic flora, reedbeds and submerged aquatic plants. An important area for various species of nesting and wintering waterbirds, especially ducks. The surrounding areas are cultivated for vines, olives and cereal. Ramsar site no. 595. Most recent RIS information: 1999.
Administrative region:
Castilla-La Mancha
- Global international designation:
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- National legal designation:
- Reserva Natural
- Regional (international) legal designations:
- EU Natura 2000
- Last publication date:01-01-1999
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Additional reports and documents
- A description of the site in a national or regional wetland inventory