Trail of Trilobites

The center of Portugal municipalities aim is to value the places that act as a key-evidences of the Earth History, boosting the sustainable and responsible tourism and promoting the local communities. The program includes a visit to the Tagus Valley Rock Art Interpretation Centre, the Garden of the Fossils and the Biodiversity Interpretation Centre. You can also enjoy one hiking trail, a boat trip on the Tagus river, a gold panning workshop and a paleontological and geological experience. Day 1 Arrival at the accommodation. Day 2 Breakfast at the accommodation. Morning: Ichnological Park of Penha Garcia; paleontological experience in the “Fossil Trail” through the Ponsul River Gorge searching for life in the ancient ocean. Lunch in a restaurant with regional gastronomy. Afternoon: Visit the Biodiversity Interpretation Centre “Lands of Idanha” and birdwatching in the cliffs of Segura. Gold panning workshop in Salvaterra do Extremo. Evening: rest at the accommodation. Day 3 Breakfast at the accommodation. Morning: Visit the Tagus River Valley Art Rock Interpretation Centre and to the Fossil Trees of Vila Velha de Ródão. Geological experience in a boat trip through the magnificent Portas de Ródão Natural Monument.