Ponga Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, inscribed 2018, in Spain. Ponga Biosphere Reserve is located in Asturias, in the eastern centre of the Cantabrian Mountains, and encompasses the administrative territory corresponding to the municipality of Ponga. It is an area with a complex relief combining middle and high mountains, with steep slopes and incised fluvial valleys. The forests of Ponga are home to many faunal species, including the brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos). The area has a small population and contains a rich cultural heritage with several archaeological remains.