Matching Pairs Natural areasOnline version Protection and diversity by Gehistart Artgeo 1 Natura 2000 2 Parks 3 Protected landscapes 4 Natural monument (Barrancas de Burujón) 5 Natural reserves 6 Natural monuments 7 Protected Maritime Zones 8 Natural reserves (Cabo de Níjar) 9 Natural reserve (Alborán Island) 10 Protected Maritime Zone (El Cachucho) 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) 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 Areas preserved because of their natural, aesthetic and cultural values The exploitation of resources is allowed only if it is consistent with the conservation measures