A UNIQUE LANDSCAPE
The Llobregat Delta Natural Areas comprise a beautiful collection of landscapes which are protected due to their ecological value and straddle several districts in the Barcelona region, including Viladecans. But did you know that most of the Delta’s lakes and marshlands lie within our boundaries?
A large plain that is home to a huge diversity of ecosystems – rushes, wet meadows, pine forests, reed beds, beaches and coastal lagoons – coexisting alongside cultivated lands, the Delta is one of the three most important wetlands in Catalonia.
To put it into context: the Delta occupies an area of 98 km2 between the Garraf massif and Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, and the Sant Andreu de la Barca valley.
species of bird.
Species of mammal
Species of reptile
Nocturnal butterflies
Species of plants (including 22 types of orchid)
The Delta is relatively young, being formed in Roman times, which is pretty recent in geological terms. Its importance lies in its strategic location along the western Mediterranean route linking Europe and Africa that is used by migrating birds.
Nature reserves in Viladecans
Following a recent restoration project, this reserve has recovered its ecological value. Birds once more roost in the trees and marshlands, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. More information
A natural habitat of great biological value, and recognised by the European Union. Located in the middle of the agricultural plain, like all the natural areas in the Llobregat Delta, Els Reguerons is part of the Natura 2000 Network and in 1994 was listed as a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA). More information
The smallest lake of the Llobregat Delta natural areas, La Murtra has recovered some of its typical vegetation. Together with the neighbouring fields, it serves as a habitat for different species of water birds and freshwater turtles. More information
