The reserve includes a large lagoon, beaches, sand dunes, and salt pans, making it an important wetland area and a vital stopover for migratory birds. It is estimated that about 180 species of birds visit the reserve each year, including
pink flamingos,
spoonbills, and
herons. The reserve also featured ruins from
Ancient Greece, the remains of a
Byzantine necropolis, and an old tuna fishery. ==References==