Barreiro da Faneca e Costa Norte
The North Coast is a protected landscape of regional interest, a huge green stain with the blue of the sky as a backdrop. Also includes the area of Barreiro da Faneca, an area known as the "Red Desert", to characterize by its undulating relief formed by Red clays.
Contacts
São Pedro
9580-322,Vila do Porto
- Protected areas
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Barreiro da Faneca e Costa Norte
Cascata da Foz da Ribeira Grande
Large waterfall, surrounded by a landscape of great natural beauty. At the bottom of the waterfall we find a small lake where some ducks. A breathtaking landsc…
Ilhéu de São Lourenço
Along the coast of Santa Maria island there are several islets of considerable dimensions, most notably the Ilhéu de São Lourenço, accessible only by boat.
Pico Alto
This elevation reaches its highest point about 587 metres, having an abundant vegetation resulting from the high rainfall that occurs here. From its top you ca…
Reserva Natural da Baía da Maia
In this Bay, classified as a nature reserve, a unique and pleasant natural swimming pool, lined with cliffs that protect it from wind. A spectacle of outstandi…
Reserva Natural da Baía de São Lourenço
The Bay of San Lorenzo, also known as Bay of "rising sun", is a beautiful area surrounded by vineyards, meadows and separated the blue sea as a backdrop. The G…
