Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Cabrera Archipelago

After visiting some places in the world prohibited for women, today we return to Spain, where, fortunately, no one is denied access for discriminatory reasons. Specifically, today we move to Balearic Islands, an archipelago that has many protected areas. One of them is the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park, a space of great value due, among other things, to its virginity.

Do you want to know the many attractions that this precious one hides Park national? Well then, don't miss anything we tell you below! I assure you that you will love it!

Important data

Before diving into the many attractions of the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park, we are going to offer you some important information about this beautiful place. The archipelago, which separated from Mallorca some 15,000 years ago, is made up of 18 islets and a main island, Cabrera, which has an extension of 1,569 hectares. Throughout the territory there are beautiful coves, headlands, sandy beaches, cliffs and caves, some of them of immense beauty. It is located just over an hour from Mallorca and is considered the best example of undisturbed island ecosystems in the Spanish Mediterranean Sea.

Flora and fauna

Without a doubt, the main attraction of the park is its natural wealth, as you will find more than 450 plant species, highlighting the leathery, leafy shrubs, and multiple species of seabirds, including the falcon. Eleonor. As for the terrestrial fauna, we have to highlight the 10 subspecies of lizards that are found on the main island and the different islets. Of course, the park also stands out for its seabed, one of the best preserved on the entire Spanish coastline. In fact, more than 200 species of fish and a large number of endemic invertebrates can be found. In addition, it must be taken into account that thanks to the scarcity of rains, which causes that the contribution of sediments to the sea is almost nil, the waters have exceptional transparency, allowing extraordinary visibility.

Cultural values

Beyond its natural values, the park has many other cultural attractions, such as the Castle built in the 14th century, which has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest, and multiple archaeological sites, both land and underwater. In addition, many people do not know it, but the Cabrera archipelago hides some of the most interesting historical data. For example, it should be borne in mind that from the 1st to 6th centuries a population of Romans lived in this place, which was responsible for preparing garum, a substance made with fish guts that was aphrodisiac. In fact, in the Museum, located in a building built in the late nineteenth century, you can see ceramic remains where the Romans made this substance used to flavor different dishes. In addition, 9,000 French prisoners were imprisoned in the castle after the Battle of Bailen. Of all of them only 3,600 survived.

How to get

You can get to the park through the tourist boats that leave from the nearest ports. If you want to go with your own boat, you will have to request a navigation or anchor authorization from the Balearic Nature Institute (IBANAT). You must take into account that a maximum of 50 permissions a day to anchor in the Port of Cabrera. In addition, it is important to know that you must also ask the park management for permission to dive with scuba. Then we leave you with our gallery, where you will find a lot of images of the Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Cabrera Archipelago. Do not miss it!

Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park with aventura IB 4th Nov '16 (May 2024)