Alvão Natural Park
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Alvão Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural do Alvão) is a protected area founded in 1983, and located in the municipalities of Mondim de Basto and Vila Real, in the Tâmega and Douro Subregions of northern Portugal. Although the smallest of Portugal's natural parks, it extends through 72.2 square kilometres (27.9 sq mi) of mountainous land, populated by approximately 700 locals.[3]
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Alvão Natural Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location | Vila Real, Douro & Tâmega, Norte, Portugal |
Coordinates | 41°22′26.55″N 7°49′1.89″W |
Area | 72.03 km2 (27.81 sq mi)[1] |
Max. elevation | 1,330 m (4,360 ft) |
Min. elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
Established | June 8, 1983 (1983-06-08) |
Named for | Serra do Alvão |
Visitors | 29,567 (in 2017-2020 (average))[2] |
Governing body | ICNF |
Website | Parque Natural do Alvão |
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