Gramvousa peninsula and Gramvouses and Pontikonisi islets, Crete (1173)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Chersonisos Gramvousas kai nisides Gramvouses kai Pontikonisi Kritis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.5833, Longitude: 23.5833
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 762
Area of KBA (km2): 133.09932
Protected area coverage (%): 99.95
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rocky peninsula with phrygana and sea cliffs, and four islands.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important site for raptors associated with sea cliffs, and seabirds.</P>
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Delineation rationale: Initial boundary received from Partner in 2009, seaward extension provided for Marine eAtlas in October 2012
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 85 | |
| Marine Neritic | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The recent opening of an access road is likely to lead to increased tourism, building and hunting. The area is a candidate SAC.</P>
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership