Protected Natural Environments in Córdoba Province

The mountain range of the Sierra Morena occupies Cordoba province's northern flank and its gently rolling hills are home to the densely wooded natural parks of the Sierra de Hornachuelos and the Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro. Dotted around Cordoba are many protected wetlands that have significant populations of white-headed ducks and other wildfowl, particularly in winter; the largest of these is the Laguna de Zóñar Natural Reserve. Cordoba city has an unusual urban oasis of wildlife in its centre, Los Sotos de la Albolafia Natural Monument, which is a woodland area on the Guadalquivir river.

Natural Parks

Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro
Sierra de Hornachuelos
Sierras Subbéticas

Natural Areas

Embalse de Cordobilla Natural Area
Embalse de Malpasillo Natural Area

Natural Reserves

Laguna Amarga
Laguna de los Jarales
Laguna de Tiscar
Laguna de Zoñar
Laguna del Rincón Natural Reserve
Laguna del Conde o Salobral Natural Area

Natural Monuments:

Sotos de la Albolafia
Cueva de los Murciélagos

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Protected Natural Environments in Andalucia, Spanish National Parks, Wildlife and Nature Reserves, conservation and protection of the Biosphere in southern Spain