10 – Tungsten: Memories of Wartime
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Once considered a small town, the village of Regoufe has the Poça da Cadela Mining Complex in its immediate vicinity, where, in the middle of World War II, the British set up underground mining operations for tungsten – black gold. This was then sold and exported for the manufacture of weapons and ammunition. Today, the ruins of the technical, administrative and residential facilities, the mine shafts and some heaps remain, helping us to reconstruct the curious history of the region and reflect on the mining industry. The visit begins at the Arouca Interactive Tourism Shop with an introduction to the Arouca UNESCO World Geopark, the origin of the mineral deposits and the region’s natural and cultural heritage.
Promoter: AGA – Associação Geoparque Arouca
Pre-booking by filling in and submitting the form, 15 working days in advance.
For more information, please contact geral@aroucageopark.pt (preferred) or 256 940 254 or 915 435 846.
Notes
- Free for accompanying teachers;
- The meeting point with the guide will be in the center of Arouca;
- Travel between the various points of visit will be in the group bus;
- This program depends on the availability of services, namely the Arouca Interactive Tourism Shop;
- This activity requires participants to travel in a minibus (30 seats);
- For each program, a maximum of 30 students (minibus) and a minimum of 15 are allowed per monitor. For lower or higher numbers of participants, please contact the services;
- In the event of rain, snow, thunderstorms, fog or very cold weather, we suggest changing the date of the visit. The group should ensure this when booking transportation;
- Participants should bring comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather forecast.
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