Geology: Mareta and Tonel Beaches

Mareta Beach is one of the most interesting geological sites in the Algarve. We can observe a fossil coral reef with an age of about 170 million years, fossil traces created by enigmatic animals, a vein with volcanic rock, rock structures derived from underwater landslides, and a fossil dune. The visit continues at Tonel beach, where you can see signs of movements of the Earth’s crust, such as folds and faults, and a layer full of stromatoporid fossils, a group that is attributed to the spongiums.

The activity includes a walking route of about 4.5 km, passing through sandy beach and roads with car circulation.

• Schedule: Saturday 7th of October 2023 from 03:00 pm until 06:00 pm
• Theme(s): Archeology, History and Geology
• Type(s): Field trip
• Location: Outdoor activity
• Walking distance: 4.50
• Nr of participants: Mín. 2 Max. 20 (minimum age 6 years old)
• Language: Portuguese, English
• Target Audience: All audiences
• Registration: Activity with online registration
• Recommendations:

  Bring suitable footwear, water and sun protection.

• Partner:
  geoloquium

  
• Meeting point:
  Mareta Beach
  Lat: 37.005083 / Lon: -8.940242

  Parking of the restaurant "O Telheiro do Infante" (Lat. 37,0060, long. -8,9382 )