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A unique ecosystem in the group of beaches-dunes-lagoon of Cíes
Cíes acts as a natural barrier reducing the swell, building a shelter in the east and creating a unique, sedimentary environment (barrier...
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The aquatic and sea birds of this unique setting
We can see migratory, summer and winter sedentary birds on the childrens lake, on the sea shores, in the intertidal pools, on the beaches, on the...
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THE CÍES ISLANDS
The island chain called Cíes (Vigo) is located in the beginning of the sea inlet of Vigo. It has 3091 hectares, 433 land and 2658 maritime. It...
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Gaviota patiamarilla
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COASTAL CLIFFS
Areas with a great sea influence, striking of waves, wind, high salinity and because of this with poor soil for the growth of plants where only the...
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Geomorphology
The islands have two different slopes, western and eastern. The first one is more precipitous with very steep cliffs and the second one is softer...
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cavities and bee´s nests
The prince hill is characteristic because of the rock formations called pías. They are eroded rocks presenting holes. On the granite rocks of the...
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Colonies of sea birds
These islands are the perfect place for a great variety of species due to the limited human presence, the availability of an appropiate place for...
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The “furnas” or sea caves
Furnas is the name for sea caves which appears as a result of the erosion of a cliff in certain places which are eroded faster than the nearby...
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The dune systems
They are places where very strong conditions for the growing of plants. Habitats which must fight extreme conditions such as sunstrokes, droughts...
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