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Leave the tour buses full behind and discover the hidden geological wonders of the centre of Portugal that most travelers let go of. Just 25 minutes from Fatima, in the heart of Porto de Mós, enter the wild and untouched heart of the Natural Park of the Serras de Aire and Landeeiros.
Led by a resident naturalist and passionate for the region, this 100% private 4x4 SUV expedition takes you to colossal amphitheaters, ancient tropical seabed transformed into mountain peaks, and outdoor footprints left by 30-ton dinosaurs 175 million years ago.
Because it is a totally private tour, there are no rigid scripts or rushes. The rhythm is dictated entirely by his curiosity, walking on land paths and demanding trails that a regular rental car cannot reach. Ideal for families, history enthusiasts and curious travelers looking for an authentic and deep adventure in the interior of Portugal.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup available in the municipality of Porto de Mós and surrounding villages.
For locations outside this area, an additional pickup fee applies.
Please contact us in advance to confirm availability and cost.
The pickup is done in front of your accommodation or at a nearby meeting point previously agreed.
Itinerary
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Brief introduction to local geological and cultural heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Batista Amado Park – DE starting point to feel the Earth alive Between the silence DA Mendiga and the murmuring DA mountain, the Batista Amado Park is where the journey begins. Here, the stone and water have met for millions DE years, shaping the territory and teaching us how to listen to the landscape. It is the natural portal to the Water Roof, where the limestone breathes and the rain draws ephemeral shapes. In this space DE balance between man and nature, each step prepares the visitor for what follows: the total immersion in the cársic heart of the Natural Park of the Serras DE Aire y Candeeiros.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Walking with Giants Forget the traditional museums. Walk side by side with the true fossil footprints left by prehistoric sauropods. Learn how these marks have been perfectly preserved in limestone over the ages.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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POR between hidden trails and lapias fields we will make a light walk between stones carved by rain and weather. The Lapa dos Pocilgões, located near DE Cabeço das Pombas, is one of the most iconic caves of the Extremenho Calcário Massive. Excavated over thousands OF years by the action OF water on the limestone, combines archaeological, geological and symbolic value. It has been inhabited since Prehistory, witnesses the ancient occupation of the mountains. Today, the visitor finds a cavity DE great natural beauty. POR que visitar : A notable example OF underground cársic morphology and the power OF water erosion. A place DE great historical and scientific significance, used POR human communities for millennia. Point DE connection between nature, archaeology and spirituality of the territory. The Lapa dos Pocilgões is the moment when you enter the interior DA the mountain, a literal dive into the geological and human history of PNSAC.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Jurassic Beach is one of the most fascinating sites in the Natural Park of the Serras DE Aire y Candeeiros. Today it is a plain OF dry limestone, but about 170 million DE years ago it was the bottom OF a coastal lagoon, where marine animals left their traces. The animals preserved in the rock tell the story DE a lost coastline, a shallow, warm and full DE life sea that remained recorded forever. It is a place that unites science, imagination and contemplation, where the visitor can literally walk on the ancient seabed. On the tour “Between Rocks and Silences”: The Jurassic Beach is the point where the territory reveals its oceanic past. A moment when the visitor understands that the mountain has already been sea, and that the Earth is always in transformation.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Earth's Amphitheatre Contemplate the edge of an impressive structural depression 500 meters wide, carved solely by water and time. Discover the science behind the formation of this unique natural amphitheater.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Highlands and the "Stone Sea" Climb the winding rails of the Serra dos Landeeiros aboard our comfortable 4x4. Feel the absolute silence at the top, enjoy panoramic views stretching up to the Atlantic coast and find hidden marine fossils from everyone’s sight.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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