Ichnofossils of Meitriz (geosite 21)

Arouca
Description
This geosite is constituted by the quartzite outcrops located in the banks of the Paiva river, between the Meitriz (Arouca) e Pereiró (Castro Daire) villages, as the result of the deposition in a shallow marine environment, preserving several evidences of the living beings activity (ichnofossils), such as the evidences of Cruziana resulting from the activity of arthropods. It groups important outcrops with C. rugosa, which are cruciforms in big plates, and with C.  furcifera. It is also possible to see big planes with cross sections of Daedalus halli, with Skolithos linearis, Monocraterion isp. and Planolites beverleyensis. Besides the iconological findings, it is also important to refer the existence of wide surfaces of stratification covered by truly singular ripples.


Location: Arouca
Quinta da Mestra

Quinta da Mestra

Situated in place of Soto, the parish Burgo, 3km from the center of Arouca. It's a small...
More info
Casa do Pinto

Casa do Pinto

Situated in a traditional architectural preserved in the center of the place of Canelas de Cima,...
More info
SEMBLANO

SEMBLANO

Cozy restaurant where you can enjoy a beautiful regional meal, drink a good wine, and enjoy the...
More info
Casa Sernada

Casa Sernada

It seats 22 people. The specialties are "vitela assada no forno" (veal roasted in the oven),...
More info
Comments There are no comments from our visitors. Be the first to comment.
Evaluate: Make your evaluation