Valle del Cabriel Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, inscribed 2019, in Spain. Located in the Cabriel River basin in eastern Spain, the Valle del Cabriel Biosphere Reserve is characterised by a diversity of landscapes, including mountains, rock formations shaped by the confinement of fluvial channels, agricultural use in alluvial plains, salt marshes and lagoons. The area retains a rich cultural heritage, including Villar del Humo, part of the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula World Heritage site. The inhabitants of the Cabriel Valley have adapted to their environment by employing unique, ancient sustainable practices based on agricultural activity, livestock and water use. These practices have helped them conserve their specific tangible and intangible cultural heritage.