North Coast Nature Park
Parque Natural do Litoral Norte, Rua 1º de Dezembro 65, Esposende 4740-226
Phone: +351 253 965 830 - Fax: +351 253 965 330
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The North Coast Nature Park covers about 1,100acres (440 hectares) and stretches between the rivers and the sea for about 18 km, from the Cávado River estuary in the north to the village of Apúlia in the south. The white sand dunes protect adjacent farmlands from the sea and support a range of wildlife. On the river banks you will find migratory birds such as capped herons, terns, mallards and herring gulls. The seaweed (sargasso) washed up on the beaches is still harvested to fertilise the farmland. There are signposted routes and the often nearly deserted beaches are ideal for long walks.
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