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Glacial cirque of Covão Cimeiro (Geosite), Manteigas
Covão Cimeiro is a perfect glacial cirque, showing vertical backwalls, with 300 meters relief, and a poorly drained basin, which is a glacial overdeepening – the Covão. Downstream from the overdeepening a convex rock outcrop almost closes the cirque floor, forming a riegel. Glacial cirques have a complex origin controlled by erosion at the base of the glacier (subglacial) and by glacial and periglacial (i.e. freeze-thaw action) processes in the rock walls. In the early stage of the glaciation, the cirques, particularly those sheltered from the wind, are areas where the snow blown from the plateau will preferentially accumulate and stay during longer periods. It is in these cirques that the formation of valley glaciers begins, and where glacial erosion lasts longer, eroding the upper catchment of the glacial valley. On the other hand, also during deglaciation, with increasing temperatures, it is in the cirques that the glaciers will stay for a longer period, which further increases the duration of erosion. In the cirques, glacial erosion is mainly caused by basal abrasion and ploughing, with fluvioglacial erosion also adding to these processes.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: São Pedro
City: Manteigas
Postal Code: 6300 - 559
Telephone: 963629179
Email: info@geoparkestrela.pt
Website: http://www.geoparkestrela.pt
City: Manteigas
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°19'37.8"N 7°36'09.3"W
Method:
Transporte próprio
Difficulty Level:
Baixa
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 http://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo-todos http://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/patrimonio-paisagem
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
-
Specific Conditions:
For interpretation regarding this geosite it is suggested the visit to the interpretative table at the coordinates 40°19'37.8"N 7°36'09.3"W
Method:
Transporte próprio
Difficulty Level:
Baixa
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 http://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo-todos http://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/patrimonio-paisagem
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
-
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
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Activity Program:
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Study and Research Unit:
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Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
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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
Where to Stay
https://cm-manteigas.pt/
Where to Eat
https://cm-manteigas.pt/
Cultural Facilities
https://cm-manteigas.pt/
https://cm-manteigas.pt/
Where to Eat
https://cm-manteigas.pt/
Cultural Facilities
https://cm-manteigas.pt/
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxi De Silva Carvalho E Monteiro Lda
Telephone Number:
275982868
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
Táxi
Agency Name:
Táxi De Silva Carvalho E Monteiro Lda
Telephone Number:
275982868
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
SUGGESTIONS OF THE ROUTE- OTHER NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT
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