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Fraga da Pena tor (Geosite), Fornos de Algodres
This site of geological interest shows a large granitic tower (tor) at the top of the western slope of the Muxagata creek. Tors form due to the erosion of sandy materials derived from the deep weathering of granites, which cause the outcropping of fresher and harder core stones. The boulder morphology is controlled by the joint patterns of the bedrock, which give origin to geometric shapes. The initial stage of deep weathering of the granite has occurred a few tens of million years ago, under a warm and wet climate, followed by a stage where erosion prevails when compared to weathering rates.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: União das freguesias de Sobral Pichorro e Fuinhas
City: Fornos de Algodres
Postal Code: 6300 - 559
Telephone: 963629179
Email: info@geoparkestrela.pt
Website: http://www.geoparkestrela.pt
City: Fornos de Algodres
Postal Code: 6300 - 559
Telephone: 963629179
Email: info@geoparkestrela.pt
Website: http://www.geoparkestrela.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:
For interpretation regarding this geosite it is suggested the visit to the interpretative table at the coordinates 40°43'2.60"N, 7°27'37.24"W
Method:
-
Difficulty Level:
-
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
5
Maximum Number of Person per group:
0
Observations:
Guided tours integrated by the Estrela Geopark. Consult https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Guided tours integrated by the Estrela Geopark. Consult https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
Specific Conditions:
For interpretation regarding this geosite it is suggested the visit to the interpretative table at the coordinates 40°43'2.60"N, 7°27'37.24"W
Method:
-
Difficulty Level:
-
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
5
Maximum Number of Person per group:
0
Observations:
Guided tours integrated by the Estrela Geopark. Consult https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Guided tours integrated by the Estrela Geopark. Consult https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
-
Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
-
Volunteering Programs:
-
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Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
-
Volunteering Programs:
-
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE
Activity Description:
Educational Programs
Target Audience:
Primary, secondary and university students
Activity Cost:
5€
Weekly Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Weekend and Holidays Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Exceptions:
-
Observations:
The educational programs of the Aspiring Geopark Estrela are at this moment geared towards the Portuguese language. However programs can be ajusted to foreing languages.
Educational Programs
Target Audience:
Primary, secondary and university students
Activity Cost:
5€
Weekly Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Weekend and Holidays Schedule:
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
From 00:00:00 to 00:00:00.
Exceptions:
-
Observations:
The educational programs of the Aspiring Geopark Estrela are at this moment geared towards the Portuguese language. However programs can be ajusted to foreing languages.
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Paulo Andrade
Telephone Number:
966030357
Parking for private vehicles:
No
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxis Paulo Andrade
Telephone Number:
966030357
Parking for private vehicles:
No
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