Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e Sancha

A nature reserve since the beginning of the century, it includes the Santo André and Sancha lagoons, as well as a system of small freshwater lagoons formed in dune depressions. It extends along a 16-km coastal strip, including a terrestrial sector of varying width, ranging from 2 to 3 km, and a marine sector measuring 1.5 km. In total, the occupied area is 5,247 hectares, of which 3,110 hectares correspond to the terrestrial portion and 2,137 hectares correspond to the marine portion. This area is home to a variety of birds, including aquatic birds and passerines. It is also worth noting that the Sancha lagoon is home to a colony of red-headed herons.