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