Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Coa Valley

The Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Coa Valley are one of Portugal's major archaeological attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thousands of engraved figures, including horses, bovines, human forms, and abstract designs, line the final stretch of the Coa River and date back to the Upper Paleolithic.

Visits to the engravings are controlled, so plan ahead through the park office or museum rather than expecting to wander the sites independently.

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