Columbretes islands (1819)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Islas Columbretes
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.9167, Longitude: 0.6667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 67
Area of KBA (km2): 0.20752
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An archipelago 70 km from the Castellón coast. The islands (18 ha) have steep cliffs and are predominantly vegetated with scrub.
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 breeding seabirds and Falco eleonorae and passage migrants.
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%) | urban/industrial/transport (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 | |
| Marine Neritic | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is uncontrolled tourism.