Spain expands Lugares Mágicos network to 32 enclaves

The Lugares Mágicos de España platform has expanded its recognized network from 18 to 32 enclaves by adding 14 new locations. The announcement was made during the VI National Meeting of Magical Towns of Spain in Padrón, A Coruña.

The new designations focus on specific sites valued for their historical, cultural, natural, or symbolic significance, rather than entire municipalities. Notable additions include Cabo Fisterra, the Roman theaters of Mérida and Medellín, the Astorga Episcopal Palace, the Jaén Cathedral, and the Atapuerca archaeological sites in Burgos.

Other recognized locations include the Tabernas Desert in Almería, the Añana Saline Valley in Álava, and the source of the Ebro River in Cantabria. Francisco José Martín, president of the Ecosistema Mágico de España, stated that these appointments aim to strengthen collaboration between entities that preserve these sites and encourage tourism that respects the local environment.