Scenic landscape view in Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica in Setúbal, Portugal

Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica

Portugal, Setúbal

Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica

LocationPortugal, Setúbal
RegionSetúbal
TypeProtected Landscape
Coordinates38.5830°, -9.2000°
Established1984
Area15.99
Nearest CityCosta da Caparica (5 km)
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About Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica

A unique geological protected landscape south of Lisbon preserving a 13 km stretch of Miocene-age fossil cliff formations along the coast, with Mediterranean scrubland and the Mata Nacional dos Medos maritime pine forest.

Visitor Ratings

Overall: 54/100

Uniqueness
62/100
Intensity
28/100
Beauty
45/100
Geology
72/100
Plant Life
38/100
Wildlife
35/100
Tranquility
25/100
Access
88/100
Safety
92/100
Heritage
52/100

Photos

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Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica in Setúbal, Portugal
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