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Måkläppen
Måkläppen is a nature reserve that protrudes from the Falsterbo peninsula in southwestern Sweden. It was created by sandbanks built on top of a moraine core. The Måkläppen nature reserve and nature conservation association was formed in 1899 through the efforts of conservationists including Paul Rosenius. The appearance of Måkläppen changes as sand builds up and is taken away by wind, ocean currents, storm surges and high tides. These processes, in addition to abrasion and coastal erosion, beach erosion, removes the sand previously sent there. Many kinds of Anseriformes, waterfowl nest at Måkläppen, and it is an important site for Harbor seal, harbor and grey seals. Because of the area's natural importance, no access is allowed from February to the end of October. Depending on how currents change, one might encounter small to large remnants of wooden ships up to several hundred years old when walking along the sandbar. In the Middle Ages it is believed some temporary s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falsterbo
Falsterbo (, outdatedly ) is a town located at the south-western tip of Sweden in Vellinge Municipality in Skåne. Falsterbo is situated in the southern part of the Falsterbo peninsula. It is part of Skanör med Falsterbo, one of Sweden's historical cities. Climate ''See Skanör med Falsterbo#Climate for more data.'' History Falsterbo historically enjoyed trading privileges with the Hanseatic League. During the Middle Ages, it was a rich and prestigious town owing to its location in a center of trade and herring fishery. On the beach between Falsterbo and neighboring town Skanör was the Scania Market where merchants from various parts of Europe had fixed market places. Scania Market was a major fish market which took place annually starting about 1200. The market became an important trade center on the Baltic Sea and remained so for 250 years; it was a major source of the Hanseatic League's wealth. The rich herring fishing around the Falsterbo Peninsula accounted for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
