Cruzinha Explained

Cruzinha Nature Reserve
Location:Santo Antão, Cape Verde
Area:11.18km2

The Cruzinha Nature Reserve is a protected area in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão in the Cape Verde archipelago.[1] It covers part of the north coast of the island, between the rivers Ribeira da Garça and the Ribeira do Mocho. It contains the only coastal dunes of Santo Antão.[2] It takes its name from the village Cruzinha da Garça, part of the town Chã de Igreja.

Notes and References

  1. http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/cvi154186.pdf Resolução nº 36/2016
  2. http://www.areasprotegidas.gov.cv/images/RESERVAS%20NATURAIS_pdf.pdf Reservas Naturais