Least ConcernCommon Crane
Grus grus
Nicknamed the Islands of the Gods by the Romans; the British newspaper The Guardian named them the best beach in the world in 2007
Area
433 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
2002
Part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia Maritime-Terrestrial National Park since 2002, the Cíes Islands were named Insulae Deorum — islands of the gods — by the Romans for their exceptional beauty. In 2007 the British newspaper The Guardian declared their Rodas beach the finest in the world, which sent their popularity soaring and led the Galician authorities to cap daily visitor numbers through a permit system, in order to protect an island ecosystem that holds the largest yellow-legged gull colony in Europe.
1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.
Ecosystems found in Spain, where Cíes Islands lies.
Where can I dive near here?
0 km away
What is worth looking out for this month in Spain?
Now is a good time: Common crane wintering at Gallocanta Lagoon (October to March (passage peaks in November and February))
Now is a good time: Soaring bird migration across the Strait of Gibraltar (Spring passage February to May and autumn passage July to November)
Now is a good time: Soaring bird migration across the Strait of Gibraltar (Spring passage February to May and autumn passage July to November)
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: Spain
Same country: Spain
Same country: Spain
Same country: Spain
Based on what we already know about this park.
Region
Iberian Peninsula (Galicia)
Climate
Arid / desert, Temperate, Mediterranean, Mountain
Best season
All year round
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Now is a good time: Soaring bird migration across the Strait of Gibraltar (Spring passage February to May and autumn passage July to November)
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