Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo (Spain)

This biosphere reserve, located in the littoral Cantabric-Atlantic region, covers an area of 116,724 hectares and has about 190,000 inhabitants. It encompasses two main river watersheds, Mero and Mandeo, and contains ecosystems from coastal zones to mountain regions with high biodiversity. The area also boasts significant cultural diversity, linked to the use of natural resources (e.g. fertiliser and honey production) and the conservation of local livestock breeds.