Spain - Cíes Islands–Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park

The Cíes Islands–Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage candidate, comprises an exceptional area of land and sea formed by four archipelagos (Cíes, Ons, Sálvora and Cortegada) which are located on the Atlantic coast of the NW of the Iberian Peninsula (Galicia, Spain). This area is made up mainly of marine waters, a significant fraction of which are shallow. The coastal environments, such as beaches, dunes, cliffs and marine caves, make up an a significant proportion of its land surface, hosting a unique representation of species and habitats of several species that are of conservation importance, among them numerous reproductive colonies of aquatic birds. The value of the historical and cultural heritage, which includes important artisanal fisheries and historical and prehistorical settlements associated with the sea, should also be highlighted. This natural and cultural heritage endows this area with an Outstanding Universal Value.