Playa de Tereñes, Stone beach in Leces, Spain
Playa de Tereñes is a triangular pebble beach in the parish of Leces, Ribadesella, hidden among the rocks of the Peñón del Forno cove next to the El Cueto promontory. It lies within the Costa Jurásica and has no services.
The cliffs surrounding this beach contain dinosaur footprints preserved in the rock from the Jurassic period. These geological traces record an ancient past and contribute to the region's geological record.
The beach lies within the Paisaje Protegido de la Costa Oriental de Asturias, a protected landscape designated for its environmental value. It forms part of the Costa Jurásica, and the nearby Tereñes cliffs draw visitors who come to see dinosaur footprints, including some of the best examples of three-toed tracks.
This beach lacks services, so bring water and food before arriving. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is rocky and the approach involves walking on uneven terrain.
The cove lies within the Paisaje Protegido de la Costa Oriental de Asturias, a protected landscape listed by Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The dinosaur tracks near the beach, in the Tereñes cliffs, include some of the best examples of three-toed footprints.
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