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Cresmina Dune
Dune system on the edge of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cresmina Dune extends over 66 hectares and is a part of the Guincho-Oitavos dune system, located on the edge of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park near Cascais in Portugal. This dune system is considered fairly unique because, as a result of the prevailing northwest winds, the sand from the Guincho and Cresmina beaches eventually returns to the sea 5 km further to the south near Guia, after migrating over the flat, rocky and largely uninhabited area of Cabo Raso.[1][2]
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Cresmina Dune | |
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Duna da Cresmina | |
![]() Cresmina Dune from the north | |
Location | Lisbon District, Portugal |
Nearest city | Cascais |
Coordinates | 34°43′N 9°28′W |
Area | 66 ha (160 acres) |
Established | 2011 (2011) |
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