Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C6, C7 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,391 hectares (13.91 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | good | very high | not assessed |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
High sea cliffs on Lanzarote with accumulations of landslide and erosion debris at the base of many sectors. The cliffs support drought-resistant vegetation. Human activities include fishing and tourism, and there is a designated military zone.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for breeding seabirds and raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Famara crag (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/famara-crag-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.