About this place
El Estrecho Natural Park is a natural park in Spain, located on the northern side of the Strait of Gibraltar. The area sits within the Andalusia region and holds the status of a protected area.
Where exactly is the park located?
The park stretches along the coast on the northern side of the Strait of Gibraltar — the narrow waterway separating the Iberian Peninsula from the African continent. Its geographic position is marked by coordinates 36.03111111 degrees north latitude and -5.64083333 degrees longitude. Administratively, the area belongs to the autonomous community of Andalusia, in southern Spain.
What protection status does the area have?
El Estrecho Natural Park is registered as a protected area in Andalusia. This designation means the land falls under specific management and conservation rules typical of natural parks in this part of Spain.
Why does the location on the Strait of Gibraltar matter?
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow body of water connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea, and it also separates Europe from Africa. A natural park stretching along its northern shore therefore occupies a spot at the meeting point of two seas and two continents, which alone makes this location geographically distinctive on the map of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
In which country is El Estrecho Natural Park located? The park is located in Spain, in the Andalusia region.
What body of water does the park border? It lies on the northern side of the Strait of Gibraltar.
What kind of site is this? It is a protected area — a natural park.
What are the park's coordinates? Its geographic coordinates are approximately 36.031° N, -5.641° E.
Is the park near the border between continents? Yes — the Strait of Gibraltar, along which the park lies, forms the boundary between Europe and Africa.
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