Park & nature
São Jacinto (parish)
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São Jacinto is a tranquil peninsula separating the Ria de Aveiro from the Atlantic Ocean. Its main attraction is the São Jacinto Dunes Nature Reserve, a protected area of shifting dunes, pine forests, and wetlands that hosts diverse bird species, including spoonbills and herons. Visitors can hike or bike along marked trails, swim at the wild beach, or take a short ferry ride from Aveiro's city center. The area feels remote and unspoiled, perfect for nature lovers.
Don't miss
- Explore the São Jacinto Dunes Nature Reserve on foot or by bike
- Birdwatch for spoonbills, herons, and other wetland species
- Take the ferry from Aveiro across the Ria for a scenic approach
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit São Jacinto (parish)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAveiro Rent a Bike - 4 hours4.8★ · 36 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Most bookedAveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride4.6★ · 2,173 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$54 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePorto to Lisbon Up to 4 Stops: Aveiro, Nazare, Fatima & Obidos5★ · 977 travelers4–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$262 per personSee dates →More attractions in Aveiro