Reserva natural de las Dunas de San Jacinto, Aveiro

Name: Reserva natural de las Dunas de San Jacinto
Address: Aveiro, Portugal

#4 among attractions in Aveiro

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Reserva natural de las Dunas de San Jacinto

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The Nature Reserve of Dunas de São Jacinto is a Portuguese nature reserve, and is located at the end of the peninsula that runs from Ovar and São Jacinto. To the west is the Atlantic Ocean and to the east is the Ria de Aveiro. This protected area has about 600 hectares, was created in 1979 and is integrated in the Special Protection Zone of Ria de Aveiro. In part of the reserve is the Centre for Environmental Training of the Corpo Nacional de Escutas.

Alternative names: Area: 3844.79 mi²Coordinates: 40°41'11"N, 8°43'46"W

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Reserva natural de las Dunas de San Jacinto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Farol de Aveiro, Praia da Costa Nova, Praia da Barra, Circular Pedestrian Bridge.

3.2 miS
Cylindrical tower with coastal views
Farol de Aveiro, Ílhavo
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5 miS
Beach, Surf spot
Praia da Costa Nova, Ílhavo
127 min walk • Costa Nova do Prado Beach, also known just as Costa Nova, is located on the west coast of Portugal, on the coastline of the Ria de Aveiro. It is located in the parish of Gafanha da Encarnação, in the Municipality of Ílhavo, just like Praia da...
3.3 miS
Beach
Praia da Barra, Gafanha da Nazaré
83 min walk • Barra beach is located on the west coast of Portugal, in the district of Aveiro, and where the Aveiro ria connects to the sea. Administratively it is in the municipality of Ílhavo, in the parish of Gafanha da Nazaré.
4.8 miSE
Bridge
Circular Pedestrian Bridge, Aveiro
123 min walk • Spanning the Canal de São Roque in the picturesque city of Aveiro, Portugal, the Circular Pedestrian Bridge stands as an icon of contemporary design and urban planning. Known for its unique round shape, this bridge has become a visual landmark in a city often referred...
5.3 miSE
Medieval Catholic church with Gothic art
Cathedral of Aveiro, Aveiro
135 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Aveiro, Portugal, the Cathedral of Aveiro, also known as the Church of São Domingos, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This prominent church, with its striking architecture, has been an integral part of...
5.2 miSE
Church
Church of São João Evangelista, Aveiro
133 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Aveiro, Portugal, the Church of São João Evangelista stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural prowess. This sacred site, often referred to by locals as the Igreja do Carmo, is a beacon of spiritual...
3.9 miS
Bridge
Ponte de Praia da Barra
101 min walk • The Bridge of Praia da Barra is a modern bridge, situated over a confluence of the Ria Aveiro, in the civil parish of Gafanha da Nazaré, municipality of Ílhavo, in the Portuguese district of Aveiro.
5.3 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Aveiro, Aveiro
136 min walk • The University of Aveiro is a public university, in addition to providing polytechnic education, located in the Portuguese city of Aveiro.
5.2 miSE
40°38'30"N • 8°38'55"W
Mercado Manuel Firmino, Aveiro
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40°38'30"N • 8°39'16"W
Museu Cidade de Aveiro, Aveiro
128 min walk • Museum
5.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio Marques da Silva
140 min walk • Parque Marques da Silva is a multi-use stadium in Ovar, Aveiro, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of A.D. Ovarense. It is also the home to Ovarense's U19s, U17s, U15s and B teams. The stadium was built in 1954 and is able to hold a seating capacity of 3,200 people.