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Protected areaCabrera National Park

Map the protected boundaries and geographic context of this Mediterranean archipelago gem.

Cabrera National Park: Protected Maritime-Terrestrial Landscape in the Balearic Islands

(Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park)

Cabrera National Park represents a significant protected maritime-terrestrial area within Spain's Balearic Islands. This atlas-focused entry details the archipelago's unique geographic identity, encompassing a distinctive group of islands and surrounding Mediterranean waters. Explore the mapped park boundaries and understand the context of its coastal and marine ecosystems for a structured discovery of Spain's protected lands.

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Stylized illustration of a coastal landscape featuring a stone castle on rocky terrain, with a body of water, sailboats, and green hills

Cabrera National Park

Protected area

Park overview

Structured park overview, official facts, and landscape profile for Cabrera National Park

Cabrera National Park park facts, protected area profile, and essential visitor context

Review the core facts for Cabrera National Park, including designation, size, terrain, visitor scale, habitats, and operating context in one park-focused overview.

About Cabrera National Park

Cabrera National Park is a protected maritime-terrestrial park located in the Balearic Islands of Spain, encompassing the Cabrera Archipelago and surrounding waters in the Mediterranean Sea. The park was established to protect a distinctive group of islands, islets, and their marine environments off the southern coast of Mallorca. It represents one of Spain's important coastal and marine protected areas, preserving both terrestrial and underwater ecosystems within the Balearic archipelago context.

Quick facts and research context for Cabrera National Park

Cabrera National Park is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Mallorca, and comprises the Cabrera Archipelago along with surrounding marine waters. The protected area includes multiple islands and islets with both terrestrial and maritime components. The park is part of Spain's national park system and represents a significant marine and coastal conservation area in the western Mediterranean.

Protection and recognition

Tracking the official management scope and designation framework of the protected marine landscape

Cabrera National Park Protection Status and Conservation Designation

Cabrera National Park features a mixed protection scope that covers both terrestrial and marine environments to safeguard its natural resources. Reviewing the official management status and designation records provides essential context for understanding the conservation framework of the archipelago.

Protection details

Protection scope
Mixed
Transboundary protection
No
Monthly climate preview

Analyzing average monthly temperatures and precipitation cycles near sea level

Long Term Climate Normals and Monthly Weather for Cabrera National Park

Decades of climatological data at a representative low elevation show temperatures peaking around twenty-six degrees Celsius during mid-year months while precipitation remains minimal. Exploring the complete twelve-month profile reveals detailed monthly averages, minimum and maximum ranges, and daily rainfall rhythms across the annual cycle.
Annual mean19 °C
13 °C26 °C
Jan14°
Feb13°
Mar14°
Apr15°
May18°
Jun22°
Jul25°
Aug26°
Sep24°
Oct21°
Nov17°
Dec15°
Warmest month
August

25.8 °C

Coolest month
February

13 °C

Wettest month
November

2.6 mm/day

Driest month
July

0.3 mm/day

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Park location guide

Geography guide, regional context, and park location map for Cabrera National Park

Cabrera National Park park geography, regions, and map view in Spain

Understand where Cabrera National Park sits in Spain through a broader geographic reading of the surrounding landscape, nearby location context, and its mapped position within the national park landscape.

How Cabrera National Park fits into Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy located in Southern and Western Europe. The country occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula and includes territories in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. With a population of approximately 49.6 million and an area of 506,030 km², Spain is a major European economy and cultural force. Its capital is Madrid, and the country is known for its diverse landscapes ranging from mountainous regions to coastal areas.

Wider geography shaping Cabrera National Park in Spain

Spain occupies the Iberian Peninsula in Southern and Western Europe. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. The territory includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla in mainland Africa. Spain features diverse terrain including the Pyrenees in the northeast, the Sierra Nevada in the south, and the Meseta Central plateau.

Map view of Cabrera National Park

Use this park location map to pinpoint Cabrera National Park in Spain, understand its exact geographic position, and read its mapped placement within the surrounding landscape more clearly.

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Location context for Cabrera National Park

Balearic Islands
Cabrera National Park Geography Profile

Visualize the unique coastal ecosystems, Mediterranean marine environments, and Balearic island habitats of this Spanish protected area.

Cabrera National Park Photos: Explore the Maritime-Terrestrial Landscapes and Island Scenery

Browse a comprehensive visual gallery of Cabrera National Park, showcasing its distinctive maritime-terrestrial landscapes, rugged island coastlines, and pristine Mediterranean waters. These images provide essential context for understanding the park's protected ecosystems, unique island geology, and the overall character of this Spanish archipelago.

Stone castle on rocky hillside with green vegetation under clear blue sky

Balearic Shearwater seabird with brown and white plumage perched on a rock by the ocean

Rocky coastline with calm blue water surrounded by green hills and vegetation

Satellite image of green islands and deep blue sea in the Cabrera Archipelago National Park

A coastal landscape view featuring a historic castle on a hilltop overlooking turquoise waters with rocky terrain and vegetation in the foreground

Brown and green lizard on light-colored cracked rock surface

Wide view of the sea with distant landmasses under a clear sky

Park atlas

Trace the protected marine and island landscapes across the Balearic Archipelago and surrounding Mediterranean Sea.

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Discover its mapped boundaries and regional geography.

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Area
20.8 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
II
Visitors
60K annual
Gouraya National Park Protected Area
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Explore its mapped boundaries and protected area geography.

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Area
185 km²
Established
1983
IUCN
II
Visitors
500K annual
Djurdjura National Park Protected Area
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Explore its unique mapped geography and conservation significance.

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Area
38.07 km²
Established
1923
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Taza National Park Protected Landscape
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Explore the Pyrenean terrain and mapped boundaries of Andorra's summit park.

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Area
15.43 km²
Established
2003
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mountain
Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa Protected Area
Watercolor illustration of a mountainous landscape with a river, green vegetation, and distant peaks under a light sky
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Explore glacial lakes and winding waterways in Catalonia.

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Area
141 km²
Established
1955
IUCN
II
Visitors
525K annual
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Atlas
Watercolor painting showing a mountain range with a winding river through a valley
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Explore its dramatic valleys, cliffs, and alpine geography.

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Area
156.08 km²
Established
1918
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park Atlas
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Discover Hautes-Pyrénées' dramatic glacial terrain and alpine environments.

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Area
458 km²
Established
1967
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Pyrénées National Park Protected Area Atlas
Watercolor illustration of coastal mountains and shoreline with scattered trees
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Area
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Established
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IUCN
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Relief
Mountain
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Common questions about visiting, size, designation, and location context for Cabrera National Park

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