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Maroparque
is an Animal sanctuary, animal rescue centre in Breña Alta, La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, in Spain. Opened in 2000, it houses around 450 animals. It gained over 250 extra animals during the 2021 volcanic eruption. Layout and location The rescue centre is located on the side of the El Galeon ravine in Breña Alta, on the island of La Palma. It has been described as a vertical zoo, with walkways combining cobbled paths and wooden bridges, with walk-through aviaries. It also has a restaurant. It has an area of around , with a forest-like environment made with native vegetation. The centre was inaugurated in 2000, and normally gains around 100 animals per year. In 2021 they received animals affected by the 2021 Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption, with over 250 extra animals arriving at the centre in the first month of the eruption. The animals are expected to return to their owners where possible, with the centre keeping any unable to do so. It is named after the Martin Romera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breña Alta
Breña Alta (Spanish for Upper Breña) is a municipality on the eastern side of the island of La Palma, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. The ayuntamiento (municipal office) is in the town of San Pedro, at 350 m above sea-level, and only 9 km south of the island's capital Santa Cruz de la Palma . Breña Alta lies on the main highway encircling the island, just north of La Palma Airport. Until the 17th century the area was known as Breña, but was then divided into Breña Alta and Breña Baja. Breña Alta has a fishing port, an artificial beach at Bajamar, and an industrial area. The municipality is known for its tobacco production. There is a 100-year-old dracaena tree near San Isidro. There is also a zoo called Maroparque. Subdivisions The municipality has 13 subdivisions, or "parishes" (population figures from 2005): *Bajamar *Botazo (pop: 389) *Breña (pop: 509) *Buenavista de Abajo (pop: 484) *Buenavista de Arriba (pop: 605) *La Cuesta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
