Las Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park

Mata and Torrevieja Lakes Nature Reserve

Alicante-Alacant
Torrevieja

The Lagoons of Mata and Torrevieja

This protected open space is located near the town of Torrevieja, in the south of Alicante province.

The Nature Reserve's fauna is distinguished by the presence of invertebrates, such as the crustacean Artemia salina. As for vertebrates, the bird life is worthy of note, especially the flamingo.

Mata and Torrevieja Lakes Nature Reserve

03188  Torrevieja, Alicante - Alacant  (Region of Valencia)

Type of area:Natural Park Area:3,693 hectares Email:parque_lamata@gva.es Tel.:+34 965 721 650 Website:Mata and Torrevieja Lakes Nature Reserve

Alicante - Alacant (Region of Valencia):

Useful information

What you need to know

  • Cultural information

    The nearest cultural offer to this protected area is Torrevieja's offer. In the town you can enjoy the architecture of the Modernist Casino or the Church of the Immaculate Conception, amongst other alternatives.

  • Environmental information

    This nature reserve is extremely interesting due to its botanical diversity, comprising shrub and tree vegetation typical of the salt marshes. Other species include the salicornia, tamarix gallica and rushes.

  • Information for visits

    Unrestricted access to the Nature Park.

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