Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa

The Côa Valley Archaeological Park contains more than 1200 rock art engravings spread across 80 different sites along the Côa and Douro rivers.

Dating back 25,000 years to the Upper Paleolithic period, these open-air rock engravings revolutionized understanding of prehistoric art previously thought to exist only in caves.

The engravings display a range of prehistoric artistic techniques, featuring animals, human figures, and abstract symbols that reflect the culture of early human settlements.

Visits to the rock art sites require advance reservations and professional guides, with the museum operating daily from 9 AM to 6 PM with a lunch break.

The archaeological park preserves the largest collection of Paleolithic open-air rock art in the world, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.

Location: Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Address: R. do Museu, 5150-610 Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Phone: +351279768260

Website: http://arte-coa.pt/index.php?Language=pt&Page=Gestao&SubPage=Fundacao

GPS coordinates: 41.07999,-7.11178

Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:44