Prehistoric Rock Art, Coa Valley Archaeological Park ( Parque Arqueologico do Vale do Coa), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vila Nova de Foz Coa, Alto D

Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa -The Coa Valley Archaeological Park- contains thousands of paleolithic engravings along the banks of the Côa river. The images were discovered during the construction of a damn in the valley. Construction halted after protests by school children in Portugal and the site was granted UNESCO World Heritage Status. The park now hosts a world class museum. Plan your visit here.