This geosite consists in an old volcanic rock, about 430 million years old, originating from volcanoes, which were situated on the shores of a primitive ocean, which is represented in Monte de Morais. The original volcanic rocks underwent metamorphism and transformed into metamorphic rocks and are now referred to as metavulcanites. In this rock is still visible several rock engravings excavated, of which several footprints (podomorphs), crosses, horseshoes and dimples stand out. This gave rise to the name of this place and that motivated its classification as Archaeological Site of Municipal Interest.
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 ...
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.
Located in the old mining area of Argozelo, here are exposed the equipment and machinery used in the during of mining activity.
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" 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 ...
