Lagunas de Alcázar de San Juan

Country:: Spain
Site number:: 595
Area:: 240.0 ha
Designation date:: 10-09-1993
Coordinates:: 39°24'N 03°15'W

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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

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