The Black Gold Route with Why Not On Nature

31 – Black Gold Route with Why Not On Nature

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We’ll learn more about the mining operations in Arouca over the last century, which helped make Portugal the world’s sixth largest producer of tungsten during the Second World War. We will visit Rio de Frades so that we can understand what German mining was all about. In Rio de Frades we’ll walk through a main gallery to understand the working conditions of these men and women who made history and wealth. We’ll also go to Regoufe to visit the mining complex where we’ll learn more about the harsh reality of mining, this time from the British in the service of the Allies.

Average Duration: 03h30

Extension: 4,00 km

Difficulty Level: Fácil

Price: 15,00€ p/ student

Points of interest: Village of Regoufe, village of Rio de Frades

Offer for accompanying teachers

Promoter: Why Not On Nature Lda

Booking contacts: 919126662 (Joaquim Silva) or 964479331 (Pedro Resende) or by email whynot.on.nature@gmail.com . Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance.

Notes

Minimum of 8 students and maximum of 80 students
Specific subjects/courses covered by the activity: Environmental studies, natural sciences, geology, history and geography
It will be necessary to cover around 4 km, perfectly suited to this age group;
Depending on the group and the time available, it may be possible to access the first 500m
of the letter carrier’s path with a privileged view of many of the galleries in the surrounding mountains;
The journey between Regoufe and Rio de Frade will have to be made by bus, with the restriction that access to Rio de Frades can only be made by minibus with up to 27 seats;
In the event of adverse weather conditions, rescheduling of the interpreted visit to a new date favorable to both parties;
25% charge in the event of cancellation by the school;
Includes:
- Why Not On Nature guide throughout the interpreted visit (1 guide per maximum of 20 students);
- compulsory personal accident insurance;
- compulsory civil liability insurance;
Excludes
- lunch, which must be taken in the backpack;
- transportation to and from the points of departure and arrival. If necessary, the company can arrange transportation on request.