Dunas de São Jacinto Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Torreira, Portugal.
The reserve spans 700 hectares along the Ria de Aveiro, featuring white sand beaches, dunes, pine forests, and marsh environments.
The maritime pine forest bordering the dunes was planted in the late 19th century to stabilize the shifting sands of this coastal region.
The reserve center displays miniature replicas of traditional Ria boats, including the moliceiro vessels used during summer regattas.
Four marked hiking trails of varying lengths guide visitors through the reserve, with observation platforms positioned near water points for bird watching.
Freshwater ponds in the central area provide shelter for waterfowl from the Anatidae family and support local heron populations.
Location: Torreira
Operator: ICNF
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: http://icnf.pt/portal/ap/r-nat/rndsj
GPS coordinates: 40.68753,-8.73431
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:10
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Aveiro Lighthouse
5.1 km
Gafanha da Encarnação
8.2 km
Praia da Barra
5.2 km
Capela de São Gonçalo
8.3 km
Forte da Barra de Aveiro
4.7 km
Edifício Arte Nova, também denominado «Casa do Major Pessoa»
8.4 km
Praia de São Jacinto
1.6 km
Pousada da Ria
4.6 km
Barra Bridge
6.4 km
Forte da Barra Lighthouse
4.7 km
Edifício «Arte Nova»
8.5 km
Casa Gafanhoa
5.8 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes
4.8 km
Aveiro City Museum
8.5 km
Igreja Paroquial de Gafanha da Nazaré
5.8 km
Palheiro de José Estêvão
7.7 km
Igreja Paroquial de Vera Cruz
8.5 km
Igreja Matriz da Costa Nova
8.4 km
Edifício na Rua Direita, n.º 1 a 3
8.4 km
Igreja Paroquial de Gafanha da Encarnação
7.7 km
Igreja Paroquial da Sagrada Família da Praia da Barra
5.6 km
Pensão Ferro
8.4 km
Dois conjuntos dos Armazéns de Sal (Palheiros) do Canal de São Roque
8.3 km
Aveiro City Museum
8.5 km
Capela da Barra
5.2 km
Residência Florentino Vicente Ferreira
8.5 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
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