Laguna del Rincón

Thanks to the variety of soil types in the area, the wetlands in the south of the province of Córdoba provide a uniquely suitable habitat for a large number of bird and plant species.

The Nature Reserve includes permanent lakes, such as Zóñar, Rincón and Amarga and also seasonal ones like Los Jarales, Tíscar, and El Salobral. They have all been declared protected areas because of their importance as winter migration and nesting areas for waterfowl.

These oases surrounded by bulrushes and reeds contrast sharply with the fertile campiña landscape of Córdoba olive groves, vineyards and cereal fields.

The famous white-headed duck, identifiable by its thick bluish bill and its raised, pointed tail, is the area's most emblematic species. It was on the verge of extinction a few years back, but is now experiencing excellent recovery on Zóñar, Rincón and Amarga Lakes.

Rincón Lake is also inhabited by little grebes, great crested grebes, mallards and red-crested pochards, all of which are easily spotted during your visit.