Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
Subnational region(s): Cantabria
IBA Justification: A1, B1i, C1, C2 (2011)
Area: 4,849 hectares (48.49 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): SEO/BirdLife
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | favourable | very high | low |
Site description (2000 baseline)
A coastal bay with sandbanks and a small island. The site includes a port. Human activities include fishing and tourism.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for migrant waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santander Bay (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santander-bay-iba-spain on 21/01/2025.