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Geosite Cromite at Morais, Morais
In this geosite we can observe a rock from the Earth`s mantle. It is called by Dunite and is a rock of the peridotite group consisting essentially of dark minerals. This minerals are rich in magnesium and iron, such as olivines, pyroxenes ad amphiboles, and may also contain chromite The peridotites create soils with high levels of nickel, iron and chromium that induce the growth and reproduction of the flora in this region. The toxicity of these soils makes farming impossible, so Morais Massif is also known as Cursed Hill.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: Morais
City: Morais
Postal Code: 5340 - 302
Telephone: 278428101
Email: geral@geoparkterrasdecavaleiros.com
Website: http://geoparkterrasdecavaleiros.com
City: Morais
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:
Baixa
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
5
Maximum Number of Person per group:
35
Observations:
-
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Com marcação e se assim o entender.
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
Transporte próprio
Difficulty Level:
Baixa
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
5
Maximum Number of Person per group:
35
Observations:
-
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Com marcação e se assim o entender.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Geological curiosity
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:
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:
-
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/
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
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
Morais Geological Interpretation Center
The old forest house was transformed into a Geological Interpretation Center, which supports the exploration of Monte de Morais, a central point in the Transmontana geology. It is equipped with a permanent exhibition of interpretation of the values associated with the Sítio de Morais. It also serves as a reception for visitors, promotes visits, carries out various activities where they can see rock samples and is part of some educational programs.
gps: 41.489913 -6.786459
distance: 0km
Percurso Pedestre Geológico
The short distance walking trail named Rota Percurso Pedestre Geológico starts and ends near the information panel located inside the Geologic Interpretation Center of Morais, located in the village of Morais.
gps: 41.491486 -6.784187
distance: 0km
Rota da Azenha
The short distance walking trail Rota da Azenha starts and ends near the information panel located in the village of Morais, close to the public fountain.
gps: 41.490803 -6.775646
distance: 0km
Rota do Caminho Velho
The short distance walking trail Rota do Caminho Velho starts and ends near the information panel located in the village of Morais.
gps: 41.489488 -6.782209
distance: 0km
The old forest house was transformed into a Geological Interpretation Center, which supports the exploration of Monte de Morais, a central point in the Transmontana geology. It is equipped with a permanent exhibition of interpretation of the values associated with the Sítio de Morais. It also serves as a reception for visitors, promotes visits, carries out various activities where they can see rock samples and is part of some educational programs.
gps: 41.489913 -6.786459
distance: 0km
Percurso Pedestre Geológico
The short distance walking trail named Rota Percurso Pedestre Geológico starts and ends near the information panel located inside the Geologic Interpretation Center of Morais, located in the village of Morais.
gps: 41.491486 -6.784187
distance: 0km
Rota da Azenha
The short distance walking trail Rota da Azenha starts and ends near the information panel located in the village of Morais, close to the public fountain.
gps: 41.490803 -6.775646
distance: 0km
Rota do Caminho Velho
The short distance walking trail Rota do Caminho Velho starts and ends near the information panel located in the village of Morais.
gps: 41.489488 -6.782209
distance: 0km
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.
SUGGESTIONS OF THE ROUTE- OTHER NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT
Centro Interpretativo das Minas de Argozelo
The "Centro Interpretativo das Minas de Argozelo" is located in "Cortinha do Calvário" in Argozelo. It was inaugurated on the 22nd of March 2015. The building has an exhibition room and an auditorium. In the exhibition room we can see an ex ...
Entrada da Mina
The first access to get in to the mine was made by this door. It is located inside the village of Argozelo, next to the national highway "N218". It is visible and available upon request and accompaniment.
Parque mineiro
Located in the old mining area of Argozelo, here are exposed the equipment and machinery used in the during of mining activity.
Ponte do Mineiro
The miner''s bridge it’s located over the "Sabor" river, served as a passageway for the miners who needed to cross the river to work in the mines of "Ribeira" in "Coelhoso". It’s a Cable Suspension Bridge, has about 35 meters and is suppo ...
The pedestrian route "Rota dos Mineiros de Argozelo"
The pedestrian route "Rota dos Mineiros de Argozelo" begins at the "Centro Interpretativo das Minas de Argozelo" passing through the "Parque das Minas", "Ponte do Mineiro" and "Entrada das Minas", the route have also a variant to the "Sant ...