Matching Pairs Natural areasOnline version Protection and diversity by Gehistart Artgeo 1 Parks 2 Protected Maritime Zones 3 Natura 2000 4 Natural reserves (Cabo de Níjar) 5 Natural reserve (Alborán Island) 6 Natural monument (Barrancas de Burujón) 7 Protected landscapes 8 Protected Maritime Zone (El Cachucho) 9 Natural monuments 10 Natural reserves Areas preserved because of their natural, aesthetic and cultural values They are protected because of their uniqueness and beauty (caves, waterfalls, trees, etc) Natural areas where the use of natural resources is limited in order to ensure portection The exploitation of resources is allowed only if it is consistent with the conservation measures Maritime zones where it is allowed limited exploitation of resources European network of protected areas (Special Protection Areas for birds and Site of Community Importances)