Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park
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Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park (PNSAC) is a natural park in central west Portugal. It occupies an area of 383.9 km2 (148.2 sq mi) and is the most important repository of limestone formations in Portugal with a variety of geological formations associated with karst topography such as caves (including pit caves), sinkholes, uvalas, poljes, limestone pavements, ponors, among others.[3] It was made a protected area in 1979 with the intend to protect the existing natural aspects and the architectonic and cultural heritage linked to the local populations.[4]
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Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location | Estremadura and Ribatejo provinces |
Coordinates | 39°30′20″N 8°47′30″W |
Area | 383.93 km2 (148.24 sq mi)[1] |
Created | 1979 |
Visitors | 31,882 (in 2015-2020 (yearly average))[2] |
Governing body | ICNF |
Website | Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park |
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