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Alcantilado de Montedor Local Natural Monument, Montedor, Viana do Castelo
The Alcantilado de Montedor Local Natural Monument has approximately 55ha, bounded at north by the Paçô’s Fort and at south by the Camboa do Marinheiro’s Beach. The geological values identified in the area allow us to understand, in high detail, various aspects related to the geological, paleoenvironmental and cultural evolution of the region over the last 400 thousand years. This geosite is the most diversified in terms of preserved geomorphological interests, namely residual, tectonic and coastal. Preserved residual geoforms abound in the form of granite blocks, sinks, tafoni, contact pits and wavy granite floors. At the Alcantilado de Montedor Local Natural Monument we find the most complete record of ancient beach levels in the municipality of Viana do Castelo. It is possible to observe 6 coastal platforms and associated detailed geoforms, such as notches, potholes and P. lividus cavities, which prove the genesis in a beach environment Culturally, this local has saltpans and Engravings from pre-Roman, and the ruins of fishgarths named Cambôa do Marinheiro and Cambôa do Morgado known since medieval times. The geological, paleoenvironmental and cultural history visible in this place, along with the natural beauty of its landscapes, make this geosite an authentic book engraved in the rocks.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
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City: Montedor, Viana do Castelo
Postal Code: 4900 - 920
Telephone: 258821091
Email: reservas@geoparquelitoralviana.pt
Website: http://www.geoparquelitoralviana.pt/
City: Montedor, Viana do Castelo
Postal Code: 4900 - 920
Telephone: 258821091
Email: reservas@geoparquelitoralviana.pt
Website: http://www.geoparquelitoralviana.pt/
FUNCTIONING
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ORGANISATION OF THE VISIT
The visit to this Point requires prior booking and cannot be done individually.
Specific Conditions:
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Method:
A pé
Difficulty Level:
Baixa
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
10
Maximum Number of Person per group:
30
Observations:
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Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
From 9h00 to 13h00 | From 14h00 to 17h00 By prior appointment.
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
A pé
Difficulty Level:
Baixa
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
10
Maximum Number of Person per group:
30
Observations:
-
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
From 9h00 to 13h00 | From 14h00 to 17h00 By prior appointment.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Geological curiosity
Pedestrian route
Pedestrian route
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
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Study and Research Unit:
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Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
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Volunteering Programs:
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Activity Program:
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Study and Research Unit:
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Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
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Volunteering Programs:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICE
Activity Description:
Activities available at the educational service of the Viana do Castelo Coastal Geopark, to be consulted at https://redeescolardeciencia.pt/, which consist on field trips to the Local Natural Monument for the study of local geoforms and geological landscapes.
Target Audience:
Students from 1º Cycle (KS1) to Secundary Education (KS5)
Activity Cost:
0€
Weekly Schedule:
monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday
From 09:00:00 to 13:00:00.
From 14:00:00 to 17:00:00.
Weekend and Holidays Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Exceptions:
For after-hours visits, please contact us at reservas@geoparquelitoralvianadocastelo.pt.
Observations:
The Educational Service''s activities appointment has to be done through the website of the School Network of Science and Scientific Research Support, at https://redeescolardeciencia.pt/.
Activities available at the educational service of the Viana do Castelo Coastal Geopark, to be consulted at https://redeescolardeciencia.pt/, which consist on field trips to the Local Natural Monument for the study of local geoforms and geological landscapes.
Target Audience:
Students from 1º Cycle (KS1) to Secundary Education (KS5)
Activity Cost:
0€
Weekly Schedule:
monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday
From 09:00:00 to 13:00:00.
From 14:00:00 to 17:00:00.
Weekend and Holidays Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Exceptions:
For after-hours visits, please contact us at reservas@geoparquelitoralvianadocastelo.pt.
Observations:
The Educational Service''s activities appointment has to be done through the website of the School Network of Science and Scientific Research Support, at https://redeescolardeciencia.pt/.
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis de Viana, Lda.
Telephone Number:
258829167
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Lutador, Unipessoal, Lda.
Telephone Number:
258111222
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Central de Táxis Coelho, Coelho & Filhos, Lda.
Telephone Number:
258776092
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
AVIC
Telephone Number:
258806180
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Lutador
Telephone Number:
915677894
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
VianaTaxi
Telephone Number:
258107107
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis de Viana, Lda.
Telephone Number:
258829167
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Lutador, Unipessoal, Lda.
Telephone Number:
258111222
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Central de Táxis Coelho, Coelho & Filhos, Lda.
Telephone Number:
258776092
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
AVIC
Telephone Number:
258806180
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Lutador
Telephone Number:
915677894
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
VianaTaxi
Telephone Number:
258107107
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
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ASSOCIATED ROUTES
Geoparks in Portugal
Geoparks in Portugal UNESCO World Geoparks are territories with locations and landscapes of international geological importance, which combine the protection and promotion of its heritage with sustainable development. They are unique places where the oldest memories are millions of years old and include key locations that testify to the evolution of our planet. These territories are classified by UNESCO under the International Geosciences and Geoparks Program. Spread across all continents, geoparks are much more than areas of heritage relevance. They are dynamic territories of which local communities are part, where nature, history and culture are intertwined. There are currently 5 UNESCO World Geoparks in Portugal: Naturtejo (2006), Arouca (2009), Azores (2012), Terras de Cavaleiros (2014) and Estrela (2020). The Geopark on the coast of Viana do Castelo is preparing the future application, but its level of implementation in the territory, namely the educational offer it already develops, led to its inclusion in the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES, naturally without the status that UNESCO gives to the remaining territories. On the other hand, new applications are being developed, with several projects in the Oeste, Algarve and Figueira da Foz, which in due time may have their presence on this platform. To visit Portuguese geoparks is to embark on a journey that began 600 million years ago, when Portugal occupied a very different place on the globe, going through incredible episodes of formation and destruction of mountains and seas, of the appearance and extinction of species, of the occurrence of deep climate change, major volcanic eruptions ... until today in the relationship between man and the planet On this GUIDE the visitor will find a proposed itinerary to visit the most significant points in each national geopark, including, of course, the one located in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Take a "good trip" on the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES and discover the interesting places we introduce you throughout the country.
Geoparks in Portugal UNESCO World Geoparks are territories with locations and landscapes of international geological importance, which combine the protection and promotion of its heritage with sustainable development. They are unique places where the oldest memories are millions of years old and include key locations that testify to the evolution of our planet. These territories are classified by UNESCO under the International Geosciences and Geoparks Program. Spread across all continents, geoparks are much more than areas of heritage relevance. They are dynamic territories of which local communities are part, where nature, history and culture are intertwined. There are currently 5 UNESCO World Geoparks in Portugal: Naturtejo (2006), Arouca (2009), Azores (2012), Terras de Cavaleiros (2014) and Estrela (2020). The Geopark on the coast of Viana do Castelo is preparing the future application, but its level of implementation in the territory, namely the educational offer it already develops, led to its inclusion in the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES, naturally without the status that UNESCO gives to the remaining territories. On the other hand, new applications are being developed, with several projects in the Oeste, Algarve and Figueira da Foz, which in due time may have their presence on this platform. To visit Portuguese geoparks is to embark on a journey that began 600 million years ago, when Portugal occupied a very different place on the globe, going through incredible episodes of formation and destruction of mountains and seas, of the appearance and extinction of species, of the occurrence of deep climate change, major volcanic eruptions ... until today in the relationship between man and the planet On this GUIDE the visitor will find a proposed itinerary to visit the most significant points in each national geopark, including, of course, the one located in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Take a "good trip" on the GUIDE OF THE PORTUGUESE GEOLOGICAL AND MINES SITES and discover the interesting places we introduce you throughout the country.
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