Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa

Amazing place, well worth the visit, only for the fit, 890 steps so much history...

We had an amazing tour with Bárbara! The drawings/carvings are in remarkably great condition considering they have been exposed to the elements for more than 20,000 years! It would be difficult to see the shapes of the animals without the help of an experienced guide - but with that help it was truly remarkable!! The best part was Bárbara's ability to set the stage by explaining the environment the artists lived in, their nomadic lifestyle, and all the other information and hypotheses that are drawn from the data. Without this context you couldn't truly appreciate what a special place this is.

The place is amazing, I would recommend Penascosa over Canada do Inferno, there is more to see, but both are amazing and worth a visit, they are very different nature wise. The history is so fascinating and our guide Marco was very helpful and gave a lot of amazing information. The area is also amazing, highly recommend to pass by there. Thank you Marco and keep on with the amazing job!

Thought this interactive museum was brilliant! Does not take too long to walk round it's well laid out exhibition of the rock art you can then see on a guided tour. We went that night and drove in Jeep 7k out to see the engravings with our brilliant guide Luis. Worth every penny of €20 each to see 20,000 year-old engravings. DO IT!

We had the pleasure of joining the Penascosa site tour to explore the remarkable Côa Valley rock art on September 17, 2025. Witnessing artwork created by humans 25,000 to 30,000 years ago was truly awe-inspiring—a powerful connection to our shared human history and the creativity of early civilizations.

Our exceptional guide, Graziella Casal, brought the engravings vividly to life through her engaging and insightful explanations. Her storytelling made the ancient art feel almost three-dimensional, as if it were in motion. Her passion and deep knowledge were evident throughout the tour.

We were especially grateful for her attentiveness and kindness. When my wife began to feel unwell, Graziella immediately arranged for a colleague to assist her, allowing us to continue the tour with peace of mind and appreciation.

The combination of expert guidance, genuine hospitality, and thoughtful care made our long journey to the Côa Valley entirely worthwhile. It was a truly memorable and enriching experience in Portugal.

Muito obrigado, Graziella Casal!