Natural caves in the Algarve, Portugal.

Fred Feuerstein on vacation? Neanderthal traces on Portugal's coast

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 08.10.2025

Portuguese archaeologists have discovered Neanderthal traces dating back thousands of years on beaches in south-western Portugal. The footprints provide fascinating insights into how early humans lived on the coast over 80,000 years ago.

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Portugal's coast is not only known for its beauty, but also for its rich history, dating back to prehistoric times. The dinosaur tracks on Salema beach in the Algarve have long been one of the "must-see" hotspots for travelers. Now a team of researchers led by Dr. Carlos Neto de Carvalho from the University of Lisbon has made another unusual discovery and presented it in a study.

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