# Expansion of Lugares Mágicos de España network

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-lugares-mgicos-de-espaa-network
> Updated: 2026-10-30T16:25:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Lugares Mágicos de España platform has expanded its network of recognized sites from 18 to 32 enclaves. This expansion, announced during the VI National Meeting of Magical Towns of Spain in Padrón, A Coruña, includes 14 new locations.

Unlike the Pueblos Mágicos designation which covers entire municipalities, the Lugares Mágicos recognition focuses on specific sites with historical, cultural, natural, or symbolic value. New additions include the Gaudí Palace in Astorga, the Roman theaters of Mérida and Medellín, the Jaén Cathedral, and the Atapuerca archaeological sites. Other recognized locations include Cabo Fisterra, the Tabernas Desert, the Añana Saline Valley, and the source of the Ebro River.

Francisco José Martín, president of the Ecosistema Mágico de España, stated that the goal is to strengthen collaboration between those who preserve these sites and to encourage tourism that respects the local environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Spain expands Lugares Mágicos network to 32 enclaves

Spain's Lugares Mágicos de España has increased its network of recognized enclaves from 18 to 32, adding 14 sites including Cabo Fisterra and the Atapuerca archaeological sites.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-expands-lugares-mgicos-network-to-32-enclaves

### 2026-10-26: Gaudí Palace in Astorga named a 'Magical Place of Spain

The Gaudí Palace in Astorga has joined the expanded 'Lugares Mágicos de España' network, which now recognizes 32 sites for their historical, cultural, and symbolic value.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaud-palace-in-astorga-named-a-magical-place-of-spain

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