GEOBIODIVERSITY OF PONTA DA PIEDADE

August 28 | 18:00

Location: Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse (meeting point) Org.: Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos Duration: 90 min Age rating: M3 Free entry

Itinerary: Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse - Miradouro Porto de Mós - Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse.

Much more than a landscape with unique natural beauty, Ponta da Piedade is a true outdoor natural laboratory. This geosite of national relevance, part of a unique geological set with Ponta João d’Arens and Cabo Carvoeiro, reveals millions of years of history recorded in the rocks. In this walk, we will explore impressive karst formations, caves, arches, and understand the geological processes that shaped this landscape, the action of the sea and time; and, on the other hand, observe the local biodiversity, from characteristic Mediterranean vegetation to birds and insects. An experience that combines nature, geology, and discovery, ideal for those who enjoy observing the landscape with a different perspective.