Northern Littoral Natural Park

The Northern Littoral Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural do Litoral Norte) is one of the thirteen natural parks of Portugal. It encompasses the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the municipality of Esposende. The park was created to preserve the dunes and the wildlife in the area, mainly birds and fish.

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Protected areas of Portugal

National park	Peneda-Gerês

Natural parks	Alvão Arrábida Guadiana Valley International Douro International Tagus Montesinho Northern Littoral Ria Formosa Serra da Estrela Serra de São Mamede Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Sintra-Cascais Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast

Natural reserves	Arzila Bog Berlengas Boquilobo Bog Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Marsh Sado Estuary Santo André and Sancha Lagoons São Jacinto Dunes Serra da Malcata Tagus Estuary

Protected landscapes	Azibo Reservoir Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Corno do Bico Costa da Caparica Fossil Cliff Serra de Montejunto Serra do Açor

Coordinates: 41°31′16″N 8°47′13″W / 41.521°N 8.787°W / 41.521; -8.787

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