Category: Nature > Beach
District: Coimbra > Figueira da Foz > Buarcos e São Julião > Serradinho
Praia do Cabo Mondego is located on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, district of Coimbra. It is specifically situated in the locality of Buarcos e São Julião, in the Serradinho area, next to the prominent Cape Mondego from which it gets its name.
This coastal area is set in a geographical context of remarkable natural beauty, characterized by the grandeur of its rock formations that extend to the sea, defining a dramatic and unique landscape.
Cape Mondego, which defines and gives its name to this coastal area, holds a geological importance of international recognition. It is an exceptional site for studying the Earth's history, being one of the few places in the world where it is possible to observe and analyze rocks approximately 170 million years old.
This region is considered a global reference point for the Middle Jurassic period, specifically the Bajocian, due to the remarkable clarity of its stratigraphic sequences. The surrounding landscape of the beach, therefore, offers a natural and scientific dimension of high value.
Praia do Cabo Mondego is distinguished by its predominantly rocky nature and the surrounding cliffs, giving it a wild and less accessible character than traditional sandy beaches. Instead of extensive sandy areas, the site features small coves and areas punctuated by rock formations that are revealed or submerged depending on the tide.
The Atlantic Ocean manifests itself here with particular force and dynamism, with waves that sometimes crash vigorously against the rocks, creating a scene of rare beauty and natural grandeur.
The environment of Praia do Cabo Mondego is marked by its raw and untamed beauty. The interaction between the imposing cliffs, the rock formations sculpted by time, and the vast ocean offers remarkable panoramic views of the surrounding coastline.
It is a place that invites the observation of nature in its purest state, the contemplation of the exposed geology, and the appreciation of the vast expanse of the Atlantic, serving as a testament to the force of the geological and marine processes that have shaped this part of the Portuguese coast.
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Coordinates DD: 40.1721547,-8.8944569
Coordinates DMS: 40°10'19.8"N 08°53'40.0"W
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