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NATURAL RESERVE

COMPLEJO ENDORREICO DE UTRERA

 
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Like the rest of the wetlands located at the meeting point between the Cordilleras Béticas and the Baetic Depression, this complex is an area formed by three shallow lakes, Zarracatín, Arjona and Alcaparrosa. Due to their distinct seasonal nature, they are highly dependent on rainfall, which is why they tend to dry out in the summer months or in times of continuous drought.

Originally, the landscape of this wetland was full of holm oaks, alongside wild olive trees, carob trees and Portuguese oaks. However, the historical succession of various civilisations has caused virtually all the natural vegetation of these lands to disappear as a result of intensive agriculture. For this reason, the lakes are now totally surrounded by crops. The only natural vegetation remaining is around the surface of the water, namely tamarisk, rushes, bulrushes and giant reeds.

Due to their location, these lakes have a high ecological value for birds, as they are a key area for feeding, reproduction and rest during the migrations of many water birds. Ducks and rails (especially the common coot) are abundant, with occasional sightings of white-headed duck, flamingo and western swamphen.



DATA SHEET
  • Provinces Sevilla
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    Municipalities Utrera
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    Total area 1.066,35 ha.
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    Declaration Date 28 - July - 1989

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Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!


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