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Geosite Bornes South Panorama, Serra de Bornes
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Geosite Bornes South Panorama, Serra de Bornes

Located on the southern side of the Bornes Sierra, the viewpoint "Bornes South panorama" provides a excelente point of view of the Vilariça fault and also beyong the territory of the Terras de Cavaleiros UNESCO Global Geopark. In the distance, we can observe the great valley of the Vilariça depression, bounded by an abrupt scarp fault to the east. The Vilariça fault extends over 250 km, from Portelo, north of Bragança, to the central massif of the Serra da Estrela.

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Geossítio Panorâmica Bornes Sul
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Geossítio Panorâmica Bornes Sul
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Geossítio Panorâmica Bornes Sul
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Geossítio Panorâmica Bornes Sul

CHARACTERISTICS

LOCATION
Address: Serra de Bornes
City: Serra de Bornes
Postal Code: 5340 - 302
Telephone: 278428101
Email: geral@geoparkterrasdecavaleiros.com
Website: http://geoparkterrasdecavaleiros.com
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:
-

Method:
Transporte próprio

Difficulty Level:
Média

Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
5
Maximum Number of Person per group:
35
Observations:
-

Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
-
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Geological curiosity
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
-

Activity Program:
-

Study and Research Unit:
-

Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
-

Volunteering Programs:
-
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE
Activity Description:
The educational programs developed by Geopark Terras de Cavaleiros are designed to satisfy the different levels of education and the respective curricular programs. Enrich students' learning in a playful and scientific way and strengthen relations between the territory and the local community. These programs aim to improve the contribution of schools to the environment, encouraging and promoting behaviors for the preservation and conservation of nature.

Target Audience:
Schools

Activity Cost:
3€

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:
-

EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Where to Stay
http://geoparkterrasdecavaleiros.net/pt-pt/onde-ficar

Where to Eat
http://geoparkterrasdecavaleiros.net/pt-pt/onde-comer

Cultural Facilities
https://www.cm-macedodecavaleiros.pt/

Security Forces
https://www.cm-macedodecavaleiros.pt/

TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
António Quintas
Telephone Number:
914260783

Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Fernando Augusto Xavier
Telephone Number:
936423861

Parking for private vehicles:
Yes

SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
Rota dos Cogumelos

The short distance walking trail named Rota dos Cogumelos starts and ends near the Forest Guard House in Serra de Bornes(mountain range).
gps: 41.460154 -6.968161
distance: 4km


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