Highlights of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park
Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park Essentials
This protected area in central Portugal preserves a unique karst landscape characterized by white limestone massifs and dramatic topography. The park features the country's most extensive cave networks, including the Mira de Aire and Alvados systems, alongside the world's longest sauropod dinosaur tracks. Visitors can explore rare geological formations like the Fôrnea amphitheater and limestone pavements, as well as historical landmarks ranging from the green-domed Castelo de Porto de Mós to ancient Roman roads.
Grutas de Santo António
Discovered in 1955, these caves feature a 6,000-square-meter main chamber filled with high concentrations of stalactites and stalagmites illuminated to highlight natural pinkish mineral hues.
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