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Penhas Douradas and Vale do Rossim granite landforms (Geosite), Gouveia
In the granite weathering landscape of this area one can identify several landforms such as tors, nubbins, boulders and other peculiar shapes. These have their origin in the deep chemical weathering of the granite under warm and wet climate conditions, before the mountain’s main uplift. With the increase in relief and degradation of the vegetation cover, the weathering mantle was slowly eroded, exposing the outcrops of fresher and harder core stones. The fractures are the main zones for water infiltration in the granite bedrock, controlling the deep weathering and the present day landforms.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: União das freguesias de Aldeias e Mangualde da Serra
City: Gouveia
Postal Code: 6300 - 559
Telephone: 963629179
Email: info@geoparkestrela.pt
Website: http://www.geoparkestrela.pt
City: Gouveia
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°24''4.60"N, 7°35''14.48"W
Method:
-
Difficulty Level:
-
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 https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Guided tours integrated by the Estrela Geopark. Consult https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
Specific Conditions:
For interpretation regarding this geosite it is suggested the visit to the interpretative table at the coordinates 40°24''4.60"N, 7°35''14.48"W
Method:
-
Difficulty Level:
-
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 https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Guided tours integrated by the Estrela Geopark. Consult https://www.geoparkestrela.pt/geopark/turismo
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
-
Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
-
Volunteering Programs:
-
-
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
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Transportes Central De Nabais Lda
Telephone Number:
238745101
Parking for private vehicles:
No
Táxi
Agency Name:
Transportes Central De Nabais Lda
Telephone Number:
238745101
Parking for private vehicles:
No
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
SUGGESTIONS OF THE ROUTE- OTHER NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT