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Red Route / Fojo das Pombas, Valongo
Pedestrian trail "built in land with lithology from the Precambrian and/or Cambrian Periods and up through the Ordovician Period. In the beginning of this trail, lithology such as schist and siltites from the Ordovician Period is present. As the trail heads further West, these materials give way to courser lithology, culminating in metric ridges of quartzite in which trilobite trails can be observed (Cruziana). These quartzite ridges, due to their greater resistance to erosion, comprise the great alignments which form the mountains of this region." On this trail the view of the Ferreira River valley can be enjoyed, countless mining works from the Roman period can be observed, especially the Fojo das Pombas. (Text extracted from the Valongo - Palaeozoic Parque folder - FCUP - Department of Geology)
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: Rua São João
City: Valongo
Postal Code: 4440 - 097
Telephone: 22 422 79 00
Email: ambiente@cm-valongo.pt
Website: http://www.cm-valongo.pt
City: Valongo
Postal Code: 4440 - 097
Telephone: 22 422 79 00
Email: ambiente@cm-valongo.pt
Website: http://www.cm-valongo.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:
This visit does not requires advance booking and can be done individually, although guided tours are available by appointment. Previous scheduling contact Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
10
Maximum Number of Person per group:
30
Observations:
It’s possible to have guided tours during the week and on the weekends upon prior request and subject to the agenda’s availability.
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Those interested can register individually for guided tours but shall only be held with a minimum of 10 people. Registrations are done in the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Specific Conditions:
This visit does not requires advance booking and can be done individually, although guided tours are available by appointment. Previous scheduling contact Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Average
Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
10
Maximum Number of Person per group:
30
Observations:
It’s possible to have guided tours during the week and on the weekends upon prior request and subject to the agenda’s availability.
Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Those interested can register individually for guided tours but shall only be held with a minimum of 10 people. Registrations are done in the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Geological curiosity
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
This foot trail is of geological, biological, archaeological and nature sports viewpoints.
Activity Program:
It’s possible to have a interpretetive visits of the field and/or of the Fojo das Pombas (mines) (temporarily closed), complemented with a visit to the Centro de Interpretação Ambiental (Environmental Interpretation Centre) (Space temporarily closed. In remodeling process), by previous appointment, by contacting the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Study and Research Unit:
The study, conservation and promotion of the geological, biological, and historical-cultural values of the Serras de Santa Justa e Pias. The Palaeozoic Park, part of the Red Route/Fojo das Pombas, is the stage for many scientific projects, field trips, school visits and visits by the public in general.
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
The Environmental Interpretation Centre can be used through advanced scheduling for multimedia sessions.
Volunteering Programs:
-
This foot trail is of geological, biological, archaeological and nature sports viewpoints.
Activity Program:
It’s possible to have a interpretetive visits of the field and/or of the Fojo das Pombas (mines) (temporarily closed), complemented with a visit to the Centro de Interpretação Ambiental (Environmental Interpretation Centre) (Space temporarily closed. In remodeling process), by previous appointment, by contacting the Environment Division, through the following phone numbers: 22 422 79 00 / 91 110 16 30 or from e-mail ambiente@cm-valongo.pt.
Study and Research Unit:
The study, conservation and promotion of the geological, biological, and historical-cultural values of the Serras de Santa Justa e Pias. The Palaeozoic Park, part of the Red Route/Fojo das Pombas, is the stage for many scientific projects, field trips, school visits and visits by the public in general.
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
The Environmental Interpretation Centre can be used through advanced scheduling for multimedia sessions.
Volunteering Programs:
-
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Where to Stay
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/alojamento
Where to Eat
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/gastronomia-e-vinhos
Cultural Facilities
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/o-que-visitar
Security Forces
http://www.min-saude.pt/Portal/servicos/prestadoresV2/?providerid=144
Security Forces
http://www.psp.pt/Pages/pesquisa_detalhe.aspx?menu=28submenu=18unidade=777
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/alojamento
Where to Eat
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/gastronomia-e-vinhos
Cultural Facilities
http://www.cm-valongo.pt/descobrir/o-que-visitar
Security Forces
http://www.min-saude.pt/Portal/servicos/prestadoresV2/?providerid=144
Security Forces
http://www.psp.pt/Pages/pesquisa_detalhe.aspx?menu=28submenu=18unidade=777
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Joaquim Fernando de Jesus Moreira
Telephone Number:
224225949
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Orlando Gentil de Sousa Moreira
Telephone Number:
919783750
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Evaristo Marques de Ascensão & Marques
Telephone Number:
919377211
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
Táxi
Agency Name:
Joaquim Fernando de Jesus Moreira
Telephone Number:
224225949
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Orlando Gentil de Sousa Moreira
Telephone Number:
919783750
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Evaristo Marques de Ascensão & Marques
Telephone Number:
919377211
Parking for private vehicles:
Yes
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
Chapel of Santa Justa
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with two religious individuals: Santa Justa and Santa Rufina, venerated and invoked by the ceramic workers of whom they are the patron saint. The construction dates back to the 1930´s and has been remodelled on countless occasions which altered its original morphology. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17766 -8.49753
distance: 4km
Chapel of Sao Sabino
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with the veneration of Sao Sabino, the protector of the disabled. The date of its construction is unknown, although some authors indicate the 11th century when the Moors were expelled. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17778 -8.49834
distance: 4km
Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Chaos
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo. The chapel dates back to 1625 and is located in the Serra de Santa Justa with a privileged view of the neighbouring towns, and the sea as a line on the horizon. Legend has it that various seamen in danger of shipwreck on the high sea called upon the Virgin Our Lady who saved them. Tomé António, one of the seamen, grateful for her generosity, decided to build this chapel in her honour.
gps: 41.18781 -8.51331
distance: 5km
Igreja Matriz de Valongo [Main Church of Valongo]
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo, its construction was authorised by the Government Decree signed by Dom Joao VI, in 1793. To collect the funds required for its construction a tribute of 5 Reis was assessed to each bushel of wheat, and 1 Real for each pint of wine, olive oil, or arratel of meat sold. In 1809 it served as Barracks for the French Invaders. In 1837 the Sacristy was the stage for the 1st Council meeting.
gps: 41.18788 -8.50154
distance: 3km
Municipal Museum and Historical Archives
Located in the parish and township of Valongo, it is installed in a building which was constructed by order of Bernardo Martins Nova in the early part of the 19th century, to which, in 1825, the Chapel of Sao Bruno was added. In 1837, the Town Council headquarters were located here, when Valongo was promoted to a Municipality. Due to its historic and architectural worth, it was adapted to house the Municipal Museum and Historical Archives, in operation since June 1, 2001.
gps: 41.18921 -8.49868
distance: 2km
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with two religious individuals: Santa Justa and Santa Rufina, venerated and invoked by the ceramic workers of whom they are the patron saint. The construction dates back to the 1930´s and has been remodelled on countless occasions which altered its original morphology. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17766 -8.49753
distance: 4km
Chapel of Sao Sabino
Located at the summit of the Serra of Santa Justa, parish and municipality of Valongo. It is associated with the veneration of Sao Sabino, the protector of the disabled. The date of its construction is unknown, although some authors indicate the 11th century when the Moors were expelled. The religious festivities are held during the second to last weekend in July, from Saturday to Tuesday.
gps: 41.17778 -8.49834
distance: 4km
Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Chaos
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo. The chapel dates back to 1625 and is located in the Serra de Santa Justa with a privileged view of the neighbouring towns, and the sea as a line on the horizon. Legend has it that various seamen in danger of shipwreck on the high sea called upon the Virgin Our Lady who saved them. Tomé António, one of the seamen, grateful for her generosity, decided to build this chapel in her honour.
gps: 41.18781 -8.51331
distance: 5km
Igreja Matriz de Valongo [Main Church of Valongo]
Located in the parish and municipality of Valongo, its construction was authorised by the Government Decree signed by Dom Joao VI, in 1793. To collect the funds required for its construction a tribute of 5 Reis was assessed to each bushel of wheat, and 1 Real for each pint of wine, olive oil, or arratel of meat sold. In 1809 it served as Barracks for the French Invaders. In 1837 the Sacristy was the stage for the 1st Council meeting.
gps: 41.18788 -8.50154
distance: 3km
Municipal Museum and Historical Archives
Located in the parish and township of Valongo, it is installed in a building which was constructed by order of Bernardo Martins Nova in the early part of the 19th century, to which, in 1825, the Chapel of Sao Bruno was added. In 1837, the Town Council headquarters were located here, when Valongo was promoted to a Municipality. Due to its historic and architectural worth, it was adapted to house the Municipal Museum and Historical Archives, in operation since June 1, 2001.
gps: 41.18921 -8.49868
distance: 2km
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
Geo discovers in Oporto Metropolitan Area
Situated in the Oporto Metropolitan Area, municipalities of Gondomar, Paredes and Valongo have a wide and relevant geological and mining heritage which manifests itself in terms of stratigraphy, paleontology, tectonics, geomorphology and mineral resources, with special emphasis on the fossil-bearing deposits, auriferous and coal mineralization’s, and the slate deposits from the Paleozoic Era.
Roman Route of Gold in North Portugal
The Roman Route of Gold in the North of Portugal is a proposal for a mining and geological tourism route dedicated to the exploration of the mineral resources of gold in the North of Portugal, a region that in Roman times constituted one of the main areas of gold mining of the Roman Empire.
Situated in the Oporto Metropolitan Area, municipalities of Gondomar, Paredes and Valongo have a wide and relevant geological and mining heritage which manifests itself in terms of stratigraphy, paleontology, tectonics, geomorphology and mineral resources, with special emphasis on the fossil-bearing deposits, auriferous and coal mineralization’s, and the slate deposits from the Paleozoic Era.
Roman Route of Gold in North Portugal
The Roman Route of Gold in the North of Portugal is a proposal for a mining and geological tourism route dedicated to the exploration of the mineral resources of gold in the North of Portugal, a region that in Roman times constituted one of the main areas of gold mining of the Roman Empire.
SUGGESTIONS OF THE ROUTE- OTHER NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT
A leap through time
Granite rock intrudes schist from the Metamorphic Complex of Foz do Douro, in the north. To the south are leucrocratic augen gneisses. Explanatory display panel.
Castromil Gold Mines
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Centro de Intepretação das Minas de Ouro de Castromil e Banjas
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Gneiss was borne of granite
Observation of augen gneiss and granite intruded schist or metasediments. Explanatory display panel.
I was once the bottom of the sea
Amphibolites which resulted from the metamorphous of basalt close to one billion years ago can be observed. Explanatory display panel.
Igneous Breccia
Observation of igneous breccia outcroppings generated during the intrusion of a granite vein in the older rocks. Explanatory display panel.
Interpretive Centre
The Foz do Douro Geological Trail Interpretive Centre opened on November 27, 2008 and provides a space for the realisation of activities to supplement field trips to the outdoor trail.
Museu Mineiro de São Pedro da Cova
Created in 1989 , the Mining Museum of São Pedro da Cova has as its mission the enhancement , promotion and dissemination of geological and mining of São Pedro da Cova . Housed in the old Houses of Malta is acquired by the Parish of São Ped ...
Núcleo Museológico do Departamento de Engenharia de Minas
Within FEUP’s (Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto) Library and Information Services, the Museum Unity is responsible for the management of the museum collections of the Faculty. Based on a polynucleated museum layout model, t ...
Oporto Higher Institute of Engineering Museum - ISEP Museum
The Museum of the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto [Higher Institute of Engineering Museum in Oporto] was created in 1998. This location was created to satisfy a long standing desire to unite and explore a precious collection of sc ...
Rock "mixture"
Outcroppings of biotite gneiss and leucocratic gneiss "mixed" with metasediments. Explanatory display panel.
Rock erosion
Stone Museum of Marco de Canaveses
The Stone Museum of Marco de Canaveses is more than what you see. The permanent exhibition is the first step of a project to extend the Museum to other places. In the future it will be a polynuclear museum. Larger, dynamic and innovative. ...