A small stretch of coastal cliffs and a rock stack that supports drought-resistant vegetation, situated in the north-west of La Palma.
Key biodiversity
The site is also important as a possible breeding site for Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Human access is very difficult; no serious threats are known at the site.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: El Roque coastal cliffs. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 21/04/2021.
