Aradas‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪7‬개의 천연기념물

Salt mining in the Aveiro region dates back to a time before the Ria de Aveiro itself existed, with the first written document about Aveiro salt production dating back to before the founding of the nation. Over the centuries, the instability of the inlet (isolation from the sea) was a decisive factor in the variation in the number and production of salt pans. This resulted in periods of decline interspersed with periods of great favorability for production. This occurred in 1572, when, given the favorable condition of the inlet and the high and progressive commercial and maritime index, Aveiro became one of the best ports in Portugal, with a significant increase in salt trade and cod fishing. In 1808, the new inlet (an artificial system that allows seawater to enter) was finally opened, a fact of exceptional importance for the future of Aveiro and the entire region. (Source: Wikipedia) (Source: Wikipedia)⁶

These flooded areas combine fresh and salt water, creating a unique ecosystem where the diverse flora attracts a wide variety of fauna. The lagoons, known as pateiras, were reopened in the 1980s and have become a refuge for numerous water birds, including the ducks of the Aveiro estuary, from which they are named.

The Ria de Aveiro (also known as Foz do Vouga) is a shallow coastal lagoon in the Aveiro region, extending for 45 kilometers. It covers two districts and several locations, including Aveiro, Ílhavo and Mira. It is divided into three main channels, one of which is the Canal de Mira, location of the bridge in question.

Good bike path from Costa Nova.

The path leads over the dunes along the sea and is primarily intended to protect the vegetation there.

A boardwalk through the dunes

The bridge crosses the beautiful long extension of the coastal lagoon, stretching along the Lagoon from Aveiro to Vagueira

This cycle path was newly built in 2012 and consists partly of concrete and partly of wooden planks that lead across the nature reserve. It is a good five kilometers long. The entrance to the Costa Nova campsite is on the path.