Case study on the sedimentation of a harbor in the north coast of Portugal

Abstract

The harbor of Vila Praia de Âncora, located in the north coast of Portugal, for small fishery vessels, is not accessible at low tide conditions due to sedimentation at its entrance. The objectives of the study are the understanding of the sedimentation tendency causes and future evolution (natural reversibility, permanence or aggravation). These were achieved through the investigation of the hydro-morphological behavior of the adjacent beaches.