Spain has some of Europe’s richest dinosaur heritage. You can see fossil footprints in the open air, and families can enjoy theme parks built around dinosaurs. A Jurassic route links these sites into one programme for school groups, families and other travellers.

This guide lists the main stops by region and the practical points to check. You can also pair a route with a visit to Teruel or La Rioja.

Teruel: Dinópolis

Dinópolis is a dinosaur theme park in Teruel. In addition, it has seven more centres in towns across the province. Visitors find shows, themed tours and a palaeontological museum. There is also a 4D simulator and a 3D cinema, so it works well for family and school groups.

La Rioja: a route of footprints

The La Rioja dinosaur route covers more than 140 sites in about twenty municipalities. Enciso is the main hub, with close to 1,400 catalogued footprints. First, marked itineraries start from its Paleontological Center.

  • Barranco Perdido (Enciso). This palaeo-adventure park combines a Cretaceous museum with outdoor activities.
  • Cornago. The Los Cayos complex has hundreds of footprints from large carnivorous dinosaurs.
  • Igea. The Paleontological Interpretation Center explains the local geology with life-size reconstructions.

Catalonia: Fumanya, Coll de Nargó and Pallars Jussà

Fumanya (Berguedà)

Fumanya is an exhibition space on a former open-cast mine site. Its main attraction is fossilised titanosaur footprints. A walkway on the Cretaceous Route then leads to two life-size titanosaur replicas.

The site opens from 11:00 to 15:00. For most of the year it opens on weekends and holidays. However, from mid-July to August it opens daily except Tuesdays. It is closed from January to March. Groups of at least 30 can also arrange visits outside the usual hours.

Coll de Nargó (Lleida)

The Catalan heritage service says the scientific community considers this Cretaceous site one of the most important in the world. The Mirador del Cretaci is open to the public. From there, visitors see footprints, fossils, eggs and nests, including the largest dinosaur nest found in Europe. The Dinosfera interactive museum is in the village.

Pallars Jussà

The Museu Conca Dellà in Isona is dedicated to dinosaurs and Roman heritage. For example, the museum organises guided visits to the Orcau titanosaur footprints. You can also visit them on your own.

Soria, Cuenca and Alicante

Soria

In the Tierras Altas of Soria, the palaeontology classroom at Villar del Río is the first stop. It has fifteen spaces with footprints and life-size replicas. San Pedro Manrique also has a Cretaceous adventure park.

Cuenca and Alicante

Las Hoyas, in Cuenca, is an Early Cretaceous fossil site. It is also known for birds, fish and the dinosaurs Pelecanimimus and Concavenator. Meanwhile, DinoPark Algar is about 17 km from Benidorm. It has life-size dinosaurs, a 3D cinema and a botanical garden setting.

Planning a route for groups

  • Season. Fumanya and DinoPark Algar close in winter, and Dinosfera follows a seasonal calendar. Therefore, check the opening dates for every site.
  • Outdoor sites. Footprint sites involve some walking, so check the weather and mobility needs.
  • Guides. Book guided visits and school programmes in advance with each centre.

To plan a dinosaur route, send us your group brief. We reply with a costed proposal within 24 to 48 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Where can groups see dinosaur footprints in Spain?

Good areas include La Rioja, where Enciso alone has close to 1,400 catalogued footprints, Fumanya in the Berguedà (Catalonia), where the main attraction is fossilised titanosaur footprints, and the Tierras Altas of Soria.

What can groups see at Coll de Nargó?

The Mirador del Cretaci is open to the public, with views of footprints, fossils, eggs and nests. The Dinosfera interactive museum is also in Coll de Nargó, and the site features the largest dinosaur nest found in Europe.

Can groups visit Fumanya?

Yes. The Fumanya site has a group rate of 240 euros for 30 adults, and groups of at least 30 can arrange visits outside the usual hours. Visits are arranged through the Cercs Mining Museum. The site is closed from January to March.

What is Dinópolis?

Dinópolis is a dinosaur theme park based in Teruel, with seven more centres in towns across the province. It offers shows, themed tours, a palaeontological museum and a 4D simulator and 3D cinema.

What is the Barranco Perdido in La Rioja?

It is a palaeo-adventure park in Enciso that combines a Cretaceous museum with outdoor activities, and it sits on the La Rioja dinosaur route.

Is DinoPark Algar open all year?

No. DinoPark Algar closes for the winter and reopens in spring, so confirm the dates for your travel with the park.

Can Iberinbound organise a dinosaur route for a family or school group?

Yes. We build routes for family, student and group travellers, with hotels, coach, guides and tickets, and send a costed proposal within 24 to 48 hours.

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Data: Dinópolis, Turespaña, Ajuntament de Cercs (Fumanya), Generalitat de Catalunya heritage service, Dinosfera, Turismo Castilla y León, Geoparc Orígens, DinoPark and Wikipedia (Las Hoyas), 2026.