Category: Nature > Beach
District: Lisboa > Sintra > Rodízio > Vigia de Colares
Praia Pequena do Rodízio is located on the coast of the municipality of Sintra, in the Vigia de Colares area, part of the locality of Rodízio. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, its access is via a path that descends the cliff, offering a gradual and unique perspective of the coastline as one approaches the sandy shore.
Its setting in the landscape is defined by the imposing presence of the rocky cliffs that flank it, giving it a natural framework characteristic of Sintra's coastline.
This beach is distinguished by its size and the diversity of its environment. The central part of the beach is dominated by a strip of sand, inviting for walks along the sea.
Moving north, the landscape transforms, with a predominance of rock formations that shape the shoreline. The swell at Praia Pequena do Rodízio is often strong, attracting those who seek the sea for activities like surfing, taking advantage of the favorable conditions for this sport.
At the end of the access path down the cliff, the visitor is faced with an element of unique natural-historical value: a site of dinosaur footprints. This set of fossilized tracks, recognized worldwide, attests to the presence of ancient creatures that inhabited this region millions of years ago.
These marks imprinted on the rock are a remarkable testament to prehistoric life, giving Praia Pequena do Rodízio a special character and significant scientific and cultural relevance, which contrasts with the surrounding natural beauty and the dynamics of the ocean.
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Coordinates DD: 38.820194,-9.4741237
Coordinates DMS: 38°49'12.7"N 09°28'26.8"W
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