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Sierra de la Fausilla
Natural space in the south of the Region of Murcia, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sierra de la Fausilla (or "Faucilla") natural area is located in the south of the Region of Murcia, in the municipality of Cartagena, to the east of the city in the area surrounding the Bay of Escombreras. It has a surface area of 791 ha.
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It is an area of great ecological importance and has been declared a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA)[1] and a Site of Community Importance (SCI).[2]