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Ecological Corridor, Valongo
The Ecological Corridor is essentially a pedestrian trail along the important fluvial systems within the landscape. A large portion of this trail "is built in land with lithology from the Precambrian and/or Cambrian and/or Ordovician periods. Near the Cuco Mills are siltstones that alternate with schist and quartzite (from the Ordovician period). Continuing in the direction of Couce, the siltstone embankments begin to disappear, and quartzite embankments become dominant. The definition of the stratification of these embankments is perfect, and there is stratum which is visibly folded in diverse directions. Additionally there are strata of conglomerate rock of variable granulometry which mark the base of the Ordovician period. After these embankments an area of Schist-Greywachian Complex (Precambrian and/or Cambrian) appears, in which the alternations of schist, greywaches and conglomerate rock are visible. Along this route it is possible to visit Aldeia de Couce. (Text extracted from the Valongo - Palaeozoic Parque folder - FCUP - Department of Geology).
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: Câmara Municipal de Valongo Av.ª 5 de Outubro, 160
City: Valongo
Postal Code: 4440 - 503
Telephone: 22 422 79 00
Email: ambiente@cm-valongo.pt
Website: http://www.cm-valongo.pt
City: Valongo
Postal Code: 4440 - 503
Telephone: 22 422 79 00
Email: ambiente@cm-valongo.pt
Website: http://www.cm-valongo.pt
FUNCTIONING
Public venue, with no timetable or entrance fee.
ORGANISATION OF THE VISIT
The visit to this Point does not require prior booking and can be done individually.
Specific Conditions:
This visit does not requires advance booking and can be done individually, although guided tours are available by appointment. Those interested can register individually for guided tours but shall only be held with a minimum of 10 people. Registrations are done in the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
10
Maximum Number of Person per group:
30
Observations:
It’s possible to have interpretetive visits during the week and on the weekends upon prior request and subject to the agenda’s availability. Previous scheduling of the visit call the following phone numbers: Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or by e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Interpretetive visits need to be to be scheduled in advance, contact the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or by e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Specific Conditions:
This visit does not requires advance booking and can be done individually, although guided tours are available by appointment. Those interested can register individually for guided tours but shall only be held with a minimum of 10 people. Registrations are done in the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
10
Maximum Number of Person per group:
30
Observations:
It’s possible to have interpretetive visits during the week and on the weekends upon prior request and subject to the agenda’s availability. Previous scheduling of the visit call the following phone numbers: Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or by e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Interpretetive visits need to be to be scheduled in advance, contact the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or by e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Geological curiosity
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
The foot trail is attractive due to its landscape, as well as from historical, cultural, geological, biological, archaeological, and nature sports viewpoints.
Activity Program:
It is possible to take interpretetive visits by scheduling in advance. A visit to the Environmental Interpretation Centre (Temporarily closed, in remodeling process) can also be arranged.
Study and Research Unit:
The study, conservation and promotion of the geological, biological, historical-cultural and landscaping values of the Serras de Santa Justa e Pias, as well as the water resources of the municipality.
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
The Environmental Interpretation Centre can be used through advanced scheduling for multimedia sessions
Volunteering Programs:
-
The foot trail is attractive due to its landscape, as well as from historical, cultural, geological, biological, archaeological, and nature sports viewpoints.
Activity Program:
It is possible to take interpretetive visits by scheduling in advance. A visit to the Environmental Interpretation Centre (Temporarily closed, in remodeling process) can also be arranged.
Study and Research Unit:
The study, conservation and promotion of the geological, biological, historical-cultural and landscaping values of the Serras de Santa Justa e Pias, as well as the water resources of the municipality.
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
The Environmental Interpretation Centre can be used through advanced scheduling for multimedia sessions
Volunteering Programs:
-
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Where to Stay
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/alojamento
Where to Eat
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/gastronomia-e-vinhos
Cultural Facilities
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/o-que-visitar
Security Forces
http://www.min-saude.pt/Portal/servicos/prestadoresV2/?providerid=144
Security Forces
http://www.psp.pt/Pages/pesquisa_detalhe.aspx?menu=28submenu=18unidade=777
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/alojamento
Where to Eat
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/gastronomia-e-vinhos
Cultural Facilities
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/o-que-visitar
Security Forces
http://www.min-saude.pt/Portal/servicos/prestadoresV2/?providerid=144
Security Forces
http://www.psp.pt/Pages/pesquisa_detalhe.aspx?menu=28submenu=18unidade=777
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
T. Ferroviário
Agency Name:
Apeadeiro do Susão
Telephone Number:
808208208
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Pedro Miguel Magalhães de Jesus Fonseca
Telephone Number:
917612392
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Auto Alugadora Moderna Valonguense, Lda
Telephone Number:
965055933
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Central de Valongo, Lda
Telephone Number:
224226131
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Vallis Longus Táxis, Lda
Telephone Number:
919071236
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
STCP - Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto, SA
Telephone Number:
225071000
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Auto Viação Pacense, Lda
Telephone Number:
255860220
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Empresa de Transportes Gondomarense
Telephone Number:
224853250
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Resende - Actividades Turísticas, SA
Telephone Number:
229399060
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodonorte
Telephone Number:
259340710
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Valpibus
Telephone Number:
224157960
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
T. Ferroviário
Agency Name:
Apeadeiro do Susão
Telephone Number:
808208208
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Pedro Miguel Magalhães de Jesus Fonseca
Telephone Number:
917612392
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Auto Alugadora Moderna Valonguense, Lda
Telephone Number:
965055933
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Central de Valongo, Lda
Telephone Number:
224226131
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Vallis Longus Táxis, Lda
Telephone Number:
919071236
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
STCP - Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto, SA
Telephone Number:
225071000
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Auto Viação Pacense, Lda
Telephone Number:
255860220
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Empresa de Transportes Gondomarense
Telephone Number:
224853250
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Resende - Actividades Turísticas, SA
Telephone Number:
229399060
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodonorte
Telephone Number:
259340710
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Valpibus
Telephone Number:
224157960
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
Municipal Museum and Historical Archives
Located in the parish and township of Valongo, it is installed in a building which was constructed by order of Bernardo Martins Nova in the early part of the 19th century, to which, in 1825, the Chapel of Sao Bruno was added. In 1837, the Town Council headquarters were located here, when Valongo was promoted to a Municipality. Due to its historic and architectural worth, it was adapted to house the Municipal Museum and Historical Archives, in operation since June 1, 2001.
gps: 41.18921 -8.49868
distance: 0km
Chapel of Santa Justa
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with two religious individuals: Santa Justa and Santa Rufina, venerated and invoked by the ceramic workers of whom they are the patron saint. The construction dates back to the 1930´s and has been remodelled on countless occasions which altered its original morphology. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17766 -8.49753
distance: 0km
Chapel of Sao Sabino
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with the veneration of Sao Sabino, the protector of the disabled. The date of its construction is unknown, although some authors indicate the 11th century when the Moors were expelled. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17778 -8.49834
distance: 0km
Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Chaos
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo. The chapel dates back to 1625 and is located in the Serra de Santa Justa with a privileged view of the neighbouring towns, and the sea as a line on the horizon. Legend has it that various seamen in danger of shipwreck on the high sea called upon the Virgin Our Lady who saved them. Tomé António, one of the seamen, grateful for her generosity, decided to build this chapel in her honour.
gps: 41.18781 -8.51331
distance: 2km
Igreja Matriz de Valongo [Main Church of Valongo]
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo, its construction was authorised by the Government Decree signed by Dom Joao VI, in 1793. To collect the funds required for its construction a tribute of 5 Reis was assessed to each bushel of wheat, and 1 Real for each pint of wine, olive oil, or arratel of meat sold. In 1809 it served as Barracks for the French Invaders. In 1837 the Sacristy was the stage for the 1st Council meeting.
gps: 41.18788 -8.50154
distance: 0km
Located in the parish and township of Valongo, it is installed in a building which was constructed by order of Bernardo Martins Nova in the early part of the 19th century, to which, in 1825, the Chapel of Sao Bruno was added. In 1837, the Town Council headquarters were located here, when Valongo was promoted to a Municipality. Due to its historic and architectural worth, it was adapted to house the Municipal Museum and Historical Archives, in operation since June 1, 2001.
gps: 41.18921 -8.49868
distance: 0km
Chapel of Santa Justa
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with two religious individuals: Santa Justa and Santa Rufina, venerated and invoked by the ceramic workers of whom they are the patron saint. The construction dates back to the 1930´s and has been remodelled on countless occasions which altered its original morphology. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17766 -8.49753
distance: 0km
Chapel of Sao Sabino
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with the veneration of Sao Sabino, the protector of the disabled. The date of its construction is unknown, although some authors indicate the 11th century when the Moors were expelled. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17778 -8.49834
distance: 0km
Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Chaos
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo. The chapel dates back to 1625 and is located in the Serra de Santa Justa with a privileged view of the neighbouring towns, and the sea as a line on the horizon. Legend has it that various seamen in danger of shipwreck on the high sea called upon the Virgin Our Lady who saved them. Tomé António, one of the seamen, grateful for her generosity, decided to build this chapel in her honour.
gps: 41.18781 -8.51331
distance: 2km
Igreja Matriz de Valongo [Main Church of Valongo]
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo, its construction was authorised by the Government Decree signed by Dom Joao VI, in 1793. To collect the funds required for its construction a tribute of 5 Reis was assessed to each bushel of wheat, and 1 Real for each pint of wine, olive oil, or arratel of meat sold. In 1809 it served as Barracks for the French Invaders. In 1837 the Sacristy was the stage for the 1st Council meeting.
gps: 41.18788 -8.50154
distance: 0km
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
Geo discovers in Oporto Metropolitan Area
Situated in the Oporto Metropolitan Area, municipalities of Gondomar, Paredes and Valongo have a wide and relevant geological and mining heritage which manifests itself in terms of stratigraphy, paleontology, tectonics, geomorphology and mineral resources, with special emphasis on the fossil-bearing deposits, auriferous and coal mineralization’s, and the slate deposits from the Paleozoic Era.
Situated in the Oporto Metropolitan Area, municipalities of Gondomar, Paredes and Valongo have a wide and relevant geological and mining heritage which manifests itself in terms of stratigraphy, paleontology, tectonics, geomorphology and mineral resources, with special emphasis on the fossil-bearing deposits, auriferous and coal mineralization’s, and the slate deposits from the Paleozoic Era.
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Gneiss was borne of granite
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I was once the bottom of the sea
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Igneous Breccia
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Interpretive Centre
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Museu Mineiro de São Pedro da Cova
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Oporto Higher Institute of Engineering Museum - ISEP Museum
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Rock "mixture"
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Rock erosion
Stone Museum of Marco de Canaveses
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