Brief synthesisDoñana National Park, at the southwestern tip of Spain, is an exceptional wetland located on the right bank of the Guadalquivir River where it empties into the Atlantic. Covering 54,252 ha, the Park is one of the few protected areas in Europe where all these habitat types converge. The Doñana area is considered one of the most important in Spain for reptiles and amphibians, having been classified as an area of exceptional herpetological interest with 42 species. The main potential risks to the Park have traditionally been outside its boundaries, therefore expanding areas of the Natural Park will enhance its integrity in years to come. Protection and management requirementsSince the creation of the first protected area of Doñana in 1964, classified as a National Park in 1969, the Park has grown to reach its current area of 54,252 ha.