Salt Marshes at Pedras d'el Rei
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Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
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Salt marshes have also formed in the lagoon area of Pedras d'el Rei.
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•March 5, 2019
The 60 km² Ria Formosa Natural Park in the eastern Algarve stretches between the beaches of Praia do Garrão and Praia da Manta Rota. It borders the cities of Faro, Olhão, and Tavira.The Ria Formosa is known for its biodiversity, especially its birdlife. It is a wetland with diverse landscapes such as salt marshes, sand dunes, mudflats, and salt flats, stretching along the Algarve coast.
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