The Volta Menorca BTT runs through and crosses several protected natural areas under different Natura 2000 designations: SPA, SCI, and others such as ANEI (Natural Area of Special Interest), where extra care must be taken to respect the environment when passing through, and to follow all signage and instructions provided by the organization. Below is detailed information about these zones and their habitats:
WHAT IS NATURA 2000 NETWORK?
It is a European ecological network made up of Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and Special Protection Areas for birds (SPA).
The designation of these zones aims to help ensure biodiversity within the European framework (natural habitats, wild fauna and flora), while considering the economic, social, and cultural needs of each territory.
More information at: https://www.caib.es/sites/xarxanatura/es/qua_as/
WHAT IS AN SCI (Site of Community Importance)? It is a protection designation aimed at conserving natural habitats as well as wild fauna and flora.
WHAT IS A SPA (Special Protection Area for birds)? It is a designation that protects birds, their eggs, nests, and habitats.
Areas of interest crossed by the routes:
CENTRAL ROUTE (ES MIGJORN NIGHT STAGE)
Crosses 2 protected areas:
- ES0000239 - De Binigaus a cala Mitjana (LIC/ZEPA)
- ES0000238 - Son Bou i barranc de sa Vall
EASTERN ROUTE (ALAIOR)
Crosses 5 protected areas:
-ES0000386 – Capell de ferro (ZEPA)
-ES0000233 - D'Addaia a s'Albufera (ZEC, ZEPA)
-ES0000234 - S'Albufera des Grau (ZEC.ZEPA)
-ES0000235 - De S'Albufera a la Mola (ZEC, ZEPA)
CENTRAL ROUTE (ES MERCADAL)
Crosses 4 protected areas:
-ES0000232 La Mola i s'Albufera de Fornells (ZEC/ZEPA)
-ES5310070 Punta Redona - Arenal d'en Castell (ZEC)
-ES0000385 Barbatx (ZEPA)
More information on the protected areas:
Consell Insular de Menorca - Xarxa Natura
CAIB - Mapa de les Illes
