Litoral Norte Nature Reserve, Nature reserve along the northern coast near Porto, Portugal.
The Northern Littoral Natural Park extends for 18 kilometers between the Cávado River estuary and Apúlia, featuring white sand dunes and coastal vegetation.
This protected area was established on November 17, 1987, to preserve the natural landscapes and maintain the ecological balance of Portugal's northern coastline.
Local farmers maintain traditional methods of harvesting sargasso seaweed from the beaches, using it to enrich their agricultural lands throughout generations.
The natural park remains accessible 24 hours daily under ICNF management, offering trails for hiking and observation points for bird watching activities.
Former corn-grinding windmills within the park boundaries have been transformed into seasonal residences while maintaining their external structural characteristics.
Location: Porto
Operator: ICNF
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: http://icnf.pt/portal/ap/p-nat/pnln
GPS coordinates: 41.53977,-8.81802
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:51
Praia de Ofir
3.2 km
Castro de São Lourenço
5.1 km
Apulia beach
7.1 km
Ponte metálica de Fão
4.7 km
Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende
2.3 km
Esposende Lighthouse
2.3 km
Necrópole Medieval de Fão
4.7 km
Casa do Facho em Fão
4.1 km
Menir de São Paio de Antas
8 km
Statue of Dom Sebastião
3.1 km
Museu Municipal de Esposende
3.3 km
Anta da Portelagem e Mamoas do Rápido
6.3 km
Igreja Matriz de Esposende
3.1 km
Capela de Santa Tecla
7.8 km
Igreja da Misericórdia de Esposende
3.3 km
Capela do Senhor dos Mareantes
3.2 km
Pelourinho de Esposende
3.4 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
7.5 km
Igreja Paroquial de Fão
4.9 km
Capela do Senhor dos Aflitos
3.2 km
Capela de São João Baptista
3 km
Abelheira windmills
4.6 km
Igreja Paroquial de Apúlia
7.8 km
Câmara Municipal de Esposende
3.2 km
Sargaceiro statue
7 km
Teatro Clube de Esposende
3.3 km
Casa das Marinhas
3.7 km
Estação Socorros a Náufragos de Apúlia
7 kmReviews
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