02 – The Landscape and Granite Forms of Serra da Freita
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In Serra da Freita we can observe a diverse range of landscapes characteristic of granitic areas, such as “block chaos”, residual reliefs or flattened surfaces. Associated with these are curious granite forms such as rock domes, “castle koppie“, sinkholes, linear cracks, polygonal fissures or others, which can be seen when we walk up the mountain, where the granite sand appears at our feet. The murmur of the water identifies the proximity to the valley of the River Caima, characteristically embedded in the granite region. In the riverbed, you can see giant tidepools and witness the human power, in ancient times, to take advantage of the waters. And it is precisely from the village of Castanheira, at the Casa das Pedras Parideiras, that we begin our visit to discover the stories of Planet Earth and Man, to learn about the specificities of the Castanheira Nodular Granite and this internationally important geosite of the UNESCO World Geopark of Arouca.
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
- Travel between the various points of visit takes place in the group bus;
- Each bus will be accompanied by a guide;
- The meeting point with the guide will be defined according to the schedule;
- The starting point of the visit can be adjusted according to the availability of infrastructures;
- The walking route runs from the Merujal campsite to the Frecha da Mizarela viewpoint, followed by the group bus to the village of Castanheira – Pedras Parideiras;
- For each program, a maximum of 60 students (one coach) and a minimum of 15 are allowed per monitor. For lower or higher numbers of participants, please contact the services;
- The auditorium at Casa das Pedras Parideiras has a seating capacity of 30 people;
- In the event of rain, snow, thunderstorms, fog or very cold weather, we suggest changing the date of the visit. The group must ensure this when booking transportation;
- In the event of snow and/or ice, access to the Serra da Freita may be prohibited;
- Participants should bring comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for the weather forecast for Serra da Freita. On hot days, sunscreen, a hat and water are recommended. On cold days, they should bring several layers of clothing and avoid fabric shoes.
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