P1: “The mysteries of the village of Pedras Parideiras”


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Summary: The life in the Castanheira village, famous by its Pedras Parideiras (rocks delivering stones), is marked by the rural tasks, such as the vegetables cultivation and the tasks related to the Arouquesa race cattle. Come to discover a typical rural village that has grown up with its enigmatic Pedras Parideiras and get to know its people’s habits. This visit includes the entrance and the visualization of the 3D movie “Pedras Parideiras: um tesouro geológico” (Pedras Parideiras: a geological treasure) in the Pedras Parideiras House – Interpretation Center.

Region | Starting / arrival point: Freitas Mountain | Pedras Parideiras House – Interpretative Center

Length / Level of difficulty / Duration: 1000 m / easy / 1h30

Points of interest: Castanheira village and geosite of Pedras Parideiras (G7)

Price (per student): 4,50 Euros (free for accompanying teachers)

Promoter / Reservation: AGA – Associação Geoparque Arouca; The reservations are made through the following form, that must be filled in and submitted 15 working days prior to the event. For further information, please contact us at 256 940 254 or pedrasparideiras@aroucageopark.pt .

Notes: For each program, it is allowed a maximum of 30 students and a minimum of 15, per tutor. If you have a superior or inferior number of participants, please contact us.