Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,219 hectares (12.19 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | good | very high | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
Sea cliffs and large gullies on the north-west side of Tenerife island. They support typical rocky vegetation that includes endemic Limonium species. Human activities include sport boating.
Key biodiversity
One of the most significant sites in Tenerife for cliff-nesting seabirds and raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Los Gigantes coastal cliff (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/los-gigantes-coastal-cliff-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.