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Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park is a national park in Spain, covering 21,109 acres (8,543 ha), established in 2002.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Spain |
| Area | 21,109 acres (8,543 ha) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 42.3806° N, 8.9333° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
The Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park (Galician: Parque Nacional das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia, Spanish: Parque Nacional de las Islas Atlánticas de Galicia) is the only national park located in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It comprises the archipelagos of Cíes, Ons, Sálvora and Cortegada. The park covers a land area of 1,200 ha (3,000 acres) and a sea area of 7,200 ha (18,000 acres). It is the tenth most visited national park in Spain. It was the thirteenth national park to be established in Spain. Since 2021 it has been designated as a protected Ramsar site.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) · Santiago de Compostela, Spain · 44.3 miles away
- Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) · Porto, Portugal · 79.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park?
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park is in Spain (42.3806° N, 8.9333° W).
When was Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park established?
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park was established in 2002, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park?
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park covers 21,109 acres (8,543 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1628126 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Islands_of_Galicia_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).