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Roca da Pena Natural Site, Algarve
Gaze upon the municipality of Loulé and part of the coast of Algarve from this natural viewpoint.
Espaço Protegido de Roca da Pena
© Helio Ramos CM Loulé
Espaço Protegido de Roca da Pena (Roca da Pena Natural Site) is made up by a calcareous relief with abrupt scarps. It is 479 metres high above sea-level, becoming an excellent natural viewpoint with views to the sea.
However, the main interest of Roca da Pena lies in its archaeological and natural heritage. It’s grottoes and the double stonewall evidence human presence since the Neolithic until the Moorish occupation of the place.
With some Portuguese endemic species, vegetation and fauna are valuable since groups of Boneli eagles and royal owls live here, as well as bats, foxes, and mongooses.
It is also worth noting the presence of ancient windmills, and the charming nearby village of Penina.
Recommended Excursions:
Mapa Interactivo:
Loulé
What to see:
- Castle of Loulé (Municipal Archaeological Museum of Loulé)
- Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição Chapel
- Pólo Museológico dos Frutos Secos (Nuts Museum)
- Quarteira
- Parque Aquático Aquashow
- Museu de Cerro da Vila (Museum and Roman Site)
- Vilamoura
- Praia do Vale do Lobo
- Alte
- Queda do Vigário Cascade
- Almancil
- Espaço Protegido de Roca da Pena (Roca da Pena Natural Site)
- Serra do Caldeirão
Beaches:
Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:
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