First published: 14/07/11.

Ian Cade

Dinosaur Ichnite Sites Of The Iberian Peninsula

Dinosaur Ichnite Sites of the Iberian Peninsula (Removed from tentative list)

Dinosaur Ichnite Sites of the Iberian Peninsula by Ian Cade

Whilst I was visiting the cave of Tito Bustillo in Ribadesella I took the opportunity to have a bit of a hike to see this potential World Heritage site. There are two Ichnite sites near to Ribadesella, one at then of the towns charming beach and another a few km's away up and over the cliff at Terenes. I visited both on a lovely September afternoon.

Now seems like the best time to admit; I have absolutely no idea if I have seen these footprints or not. There were signs pointing out where they were supposed to be, but like Els I couldn't really see anything that didn't look like standard eroded rocks. As such the attached picture may or may not be of some Dinosaur footprints. I did have one brief moment of excitement where I thought I had finally spotted them, but actually I think these were just mildly dinosaurian looking

However this was far from a wasted trip, I really enjoyed the climbs up and down the local cliffs and clambering all over the rocks on the shore. The surrounding landscape was very impressive, and I also managed to catch local hero Fernando Alonso winning a grand prix in a delightful bar at the top of the cliff at Terenes.

I am not sure if these sites will be added in their present format, and I have no real knowledge of Dinosaur Ichnite to say whether they are worthwhile or not. However as a casual observer I could tell you if I had seen them or not, however the coastline and town on which they were situated was very pleasant and I greatly enjoyed my afternoon of Dinosaur hunting.

[Rating: Site 1, Experience 6]

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