Plaiaundi

Historia

The Plaiaundi Ecology Park is a 24 -hectare coastal wetland lying where the Bidasoa River meets the sea in the Bay of Biscay. This is in the Basque country of northern Spain, close to the border with France. It is near Irun and Hondarribia in Gipuzkoa, Spain, and Hendaia in France. The confluence of the sea and river have made it one of the most important sites for migratory birds in Europe, with up to 175 species seen visiting the park each year. It is a natural flora and fauna reserve. The park contains three lagoons, two of which are tidal, and a beach.Tidal movementsWater levels in the tidal lagoons can be managed by adjustable sluice gates. At low tide, birds forage on the exposed mudflats for crustaceans, worms and molluscs. At high tide they roost on islets or continue feeding in areas unaffected by the tides.BiodiversityThe nature of Plaiaundi consists of a wide variety of flora and fauna .FloraIn the park there are different plant species, all of which have had to adapt to the extremes of conditions of the wetlands. The typical flora of the wetlands, which are called halophiles, are located in areas where the tide brings salt water twice a day. Each species can tolerate only a certain amount of salt. For this reason, they are distributed in strips to resist the tide.

"Plaiaundi ofrece ciclos de las familias profesionales de Informática, Sanitario, Comercio y transporte, Servicios a la Comunidad y Administración y Finanzas"

"Plaiaundi ofrece ciclos de las familias profesionales de Informática, Sanitario, Comercio y transporte, Servicios a la Comunidad y Administración y Finanzas"