Terras Salgadas, Protected saline area in northwestern Maio Island, Cape Verde.
The natural area of Terras Salgadas contains extensive sand dunes and salt marshes spanning 5,849 hectares across the northern section of Maio Island.
The saline characteristics of this region were documented in 1747 through a detailed cartographic representation created by French hydrographer Jacques-Nicolas Bellin.
Local communities near Terras Salgadas, including Morrinho and Cascabulho settlements, maintain traditional fishing practices in the surrounding waters.
Visitors can observe numerous species of seabirds, marine turtles, and fish throughout the protected zone within Parque Natural do Norte da Ilha do Maio.
This location represents the largest saline ecosystem found within the Cape Verde archipelago, featuring distinct combinations of salt marshes and volcanic formations.
GPS coordinates: 15.29000,-23.18000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:53
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