Camadas de Guimarota

#406 among destinations in Portugal

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The Alcobaça Formation, previously known as the Guimarota Formation and also known as the Consolação Unit, is a geological formation in Portugal. It dates back to the Kimmeridgian stage of the Late Jurassic. It is an important source of information on the diversity of Late Jurassic mammals. Many of the fossils were collected from the now disused and flooded Camadas de Guimarota coal mine. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°42'0"N, 8°48'0"W

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Camadas de Guimarota – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Batalha Monastery, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Castelo de Leiria, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.

3.1 miSW
, Historical place, Monastery
Batalha Monastery, Batalha
80 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming city of Batalha, Portugal, the Batalha Monastery stands as an awe-inspiring testament to Gothic architecture and Portuguese history. Officially known as the Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory, this UNESCO World Heritage site was...
3.4 miN
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria
88 min walk • The Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa is a football stadium in Leiria, Portugal, built as a venue for the UEFA Euro 2004 finals held in Portugal. It is the home for Leiria's main football club, União de Leiria. It was designed by Tomás Taveira in 2003.
3.3 miN
City views from imposing hilltop castle
Castelo de Leiria, Leiria
84 min walk • The Castle of Leiria is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Leiria, Pousos, Barreira e Cortes, municipality of Leiria, district of Leiria.
3.2 miN
Church
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria
82 min walk • The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral also called Leiria Cathedral It is a Catholic church built in the center of the city of Leiria, Portugal. The church was built between 1550 and 1574, according to a project by architect Afonso Alvares.
3.3 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Igreja de São Pedro, Leiria
84 min walk • Igreja de São Pedro is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
3.2 miSW
Church
Igreja da Exaltação de Santa Cruz, Batalha
81 min walk • Igreja da Exaltação de Santa Cruz is a church in Batalha, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
2.8 miN
History museum, Museum
Moinho de Papel, Leiria
72 min walk • Moinho do Papel is a historic building located in Leiria, Portugal. It is located on the left bank of the Lis River, east of the Church of Santo Agostinho and next to the Caniços bridge.
5.1 miNE
Prehistoric site
Abrigo do Lagar Velho
132 min walk • Lagar Velho is a rock-shelter in the Lapedo valley, a limestone canyon 13 km from the centre of Leiria, in the municipality of Leiria, in central Portugal.
3.4 miSW
Historical place, Bridge
Ponte da Boutaca, Batalha
86 min walk • 39.65804° 00′ 00″ N, 8.83093° 00′ 00″ O Boutaca Bridge or Boitaca Bridge, in the municipality of Batalha, Portugal, is a bridge built in the second half of the nineteenth century, in 1862, in revivalist style and with neo-Gothic features.
7.2 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Historical place
Grutas da Moeda, Fátima
185 min walk • The Grutas da Moeda are limestone caves in the parish of São Mamede, in the municipality of Batalha, in the district of Leiria, in Portugal.
2.6 miNW
39°43'57"N • 8°49'25"W
Leiria Shopping, Leiria
66 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre