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Orvalho GeoRoute, Orvalho (starting point)
Travelling the Orvalho GeoRoute the Agua d’Alta Stream is crossed and there is a series of waterfalls in the Agua d’Alta cliff area, one of the 16 geomonuments of the Naturtejo Geopark, where water was stronger than rock. In the middle of a dense forest is an imposing waterfall, measuring 15m in height. It is evidence of the differentiated erosion that affected the less resistant layers and gave origin to the lithological quartzite steps. The melodious sounds of the water from the springs and the streams follow the visitor throughout the entire path, along the Serra do Moradal, the large quartzite wall that surges from the schist landscape. The energy spent during the ascent to the Cabeço Mosqueiro Lookout (666 metres) is compensated for with the magnificent landscape with a perspective over the elements of the Central Mountain Range: granite of the Serra da Gardunha and the Serra da Estrela; quartzite alignments of the Serra do Moradal; valley containing the meanders of the Zezere River, Alforfa glacial valley in the Serra da Estrela, Serra de Açor and Lousa.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: -
City: Orvalho (starting point)
Postal Code: 0 - 000
Telephone: 272320176
Email: geral@naturtejo.com
Website: http://www.naturtejo.com
City: Orvalho (starting point)
Postal Code: 0 - 000
Telephone: 272320176
Email: geral@naturtejo.com
Website: http://www.naturtejo.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 cannot be done individually.
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
2
Maximum Number of Person per group:
0
Observations:
Through advance scheduled reservations.
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Upon reservations.
Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
2
Maximum Number of Person per group:
0
Observations:
Through advance scheduled reservations.
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Upon reservations.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Geological curiosity
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
-
Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
GeoRota do Orvalho's leaflet
Volunteering Programs:
-
-
Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
GeoRota do Orvalho's leaflet
Volunteering Programs:
-
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE
Activity Description:
Educational programs in the Geopark Naturtejo are available in www.naturtejo.com. The program "Searching for Waters" begins in a spring water. One is impressed with the Fraga de Água d'Alta, a marvelous waterfall. Then, we reach the Mosqueiro lookout, where we contemplate the landscape and identify relief shapes. You can go to the fluvial beach of Cambas to take part in canoeing or archery, and finally will know the canyon of Malhada Velha, carved by river Zezere.
Target Audience:
Teachers and students from all levels of education
Activity Cost:
3.5€
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:
Educational programs in the Geopark Naturtejo booked in advance in: programas_educativos@naturtejo.com. Minimum fee 3,5 €. The price varies with the optional choice of sports activities in nature.
Observations:
The approach to teaching content, adapted to various levels of education, is performed by Geopark Naturtejo’s monitors that present the scientific-pedagogical education qualification in the field of Geosciences.
Educational programs in the Geopark Naturtejo are available in www.naturtejo.com. The program "Searching for Waters" begins in a spring water. One is impressed with the Fraga de Água d'Alta, a marvelous waterfall. Then, we reach the Mosqueiro lookout, where we contemplate the landscape and identify relief shapes. You can go to the fluvial beach of Cambas to take part in canoeing or archery, and finally will know the canyon of Malhada Velha, carved by river Zezere.
Target Audience:
Teachers and students from all levels of education
Activity Cost:
3.5€
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:
Educational programs in the Geopark Naturtejo booked in advance in: programas_educativos@naturtejo.com. Minimum fee 3,5 €. The price varies with the optional choice of sports activities in nature.
Observations:
The approach to teaching content, adapted to various levels of education, is performed by Geopark Naturtejo’s monitors that present the scientific-pedagogical education qualification in the field of Geosciences.
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Where to Stay
http://www.turismodocentro.pt/guiaalojamento.pdf
Where to Eat
http://www.cm-oleiros.pt/conteudos/65/98/restaurantes-do-concelho/
Security Forces
http://www.portaldasaude.pt/portal/servicos/prestadoresV2/?providerid=388
Cultural Facilities
http://www.cm-oleiros.pt/conteudos/6/29/biblioteca-municipal/
http://www.turismodocentro.pt/guiaalojamento.pdf
Where to Eat
http://www.cm-oleiros.pt/conteudos/65/98/restaurantes-do-concelho/
Security Forces
http://www.portaldasaude.pt/portal/servicos/prestadoresV2/?providerid=388
Cultural Facilities
http://www.cm-oleiros.pt/conteudos/6/29/biblioteca-municipal/
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodoviária da Beira Interior
Telephone Number:
272340120
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rodoviária da Beira Interior
Telephone Number:
272340120
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
Aldeia de Xisto de Álvaro
A aldeia de Álvaro estende-se ao longo de uma encosta do Rio Zêzere junto da albufeira do Cabril. Rica em património religioso, esta localidade indicia uma grande importância para as ordens religiosas. Torna-se então indispensável fazer a Rota das Capelas para melhor conhecer esta aldeia. Para momentos de lazer, dispõe de um maravilhoso miradouro junto da Igreja Matriz e ainda de uma piscina flutuante na albufeira do Cabril.
gps: 39.97485 -7.96402
distance: 40km
Aldeia de Isna
Apesar de não integrar a rede das Aldeias de Xisto, é esta a pedra que predomina nas suas casas, proporcionando-lhe em conjunto com a sua paisagem envolvente um panorama lindíssimo. Destaque para a Fonte das Mulheres, mandada construir pelo Rei D. Carlos que por aqui passou e atendeu os pedidos das mulheres da aldeia.
gps: 39.84189 -7.86033
distance: 46km
Igreja Matriz de Oleiros
O início da sua construção data de 1532 porém, demorou tanto a ser totalmente terminada que foi alvo de reparação em 1715, antes de estar concluída! De entre o seu património, destacam-se os painéis cerâmicos figurativos que revestem as paredes laterais retratando uma cena profana e a expulsão do Paraíso; e os cinco altares existentes que preservam ainda o esplendor de outrora.
gps: 39.91703 -7.9135
distance: 35km
A aldeia de Álvaro estende-se ao longo de uma encosta do Rio Zêzere junto da albufeira do Cabril. Rica em património religioso, esta localidade indicia uma grande importância para as ordens religiosas. Torna-se então indispensável fazer a Rota das Capelas para melhor conhecer esta aldeia. Para momentos de lazer, dispõe de um maravilhoso miradouro junto da Igreja Matriz e ainda de uma piscina flutuante na albufeira do Cabril.
gps: 39.97485 -7.96402
distance: 40km
Aldeia de Isna
Apesar de não integrar a rede das Aldeias de Xisto, é esta a pedra que predomina nas suas casas, proporcionando-lhe em conjunto com a sua paisagem envolvente um panorama lindíssimo. Destaque para a Fonte das Mulheres, mandada construir pelo Rei D. Carlos que por aqui passou e atendeu os pedidos das mulheres da aldeia.
gps: 39.84189 -7.86033
distance: 46km
Igreja Matriz de Oleiros
O início da sua construção data de 1532 porém, demorou tanto a ser totalmente terminada que foi alvo de reparação em 1715, antes de estar concluída! De entre o seu património, destacam-se os painéis cerâmicos figurativos que revestem as paredes laterais retratando uma cena profana e a expulsão do Paraíso; e os cinco altares existentes que preservam ainda o esplendor de outrora.
gps: 39.91703 -7.9135
distance: 35km
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