Protected Natural Areas

The Network of Protected Natural Areas of Andalusia (RENPA) is undoubtedly the most important regional network of protected areas in number and area in the European Union. It consists of 144 protected areas between National Parks (2), Natural Parks (24), Periurban Parks (19), Natural Sites (32), Protected Landscapes (2), Natural Monuments (35), Natural Reserves (28) and Concerted Natural Reserves (3), in which the most representative ecosystems of the Andalusian territory are located. With these protection figures, more than 18% of the territory of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia is protected.