Northeastern peninsula of Crete (1175)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Voreianatoliko akro Kritis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.2333, Longitude: 26.2333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 215
Area of KBA (km2): 67.3414
Protected area coverage (%): 99.34
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes part of the north-eastern coastline of Crete and the island of Elasa. The area is dominated by phrygana and maquis scrub with some olive-groves and vineyards.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for species associated with coastal cliffs and scrub and for passage migrants.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | military (5%) | tourism/recreation (20%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 76 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 19 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from agricultural intensification and hunting. The area is a candidate SAC.