text: The Chafarinas Islands are a Spanish territory since 1847 and are under the administration of the autonomous city of Melilla. They are a natural reserve and have been protected as a Natural Park since 1986. For more information on the history and management of the islands, you can visit this website: https://www.miteco.gob.es/en/parques-nacionales-oapn/centros-fincas/chafarinas/historia.aspx.