The Nature Reserve of the La Mata and Torrevieja Lagoons has been a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) since 1989.
Documented species
Flamingos, black-necked grebes (up to 3,000), little grebes, avocets, pale harriers, red-crested pochards, and several tern species.
The base of the food chain
Artemia salina, the brine shrimp living in the hypersaline lagoon, is the flamingos’ main food source and the reason for their pink colour.
Where to watch
The La Cigüeñuela, Zampullín, El Altillo and l’Illa lookouts. Best time: early morning and late afternoon.
Apartment 1.5 km from the nature reserve. Bring binoculars.
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