The mysteries of the village of pedras parideiras

06 – The Mysteries of Aldeia das Pedras Parideiras

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Life in Aldeia da Castanheira, famous for its Pedras Parideiras, is marked by working with the Arouquesa cattle, as well as doing chores in the countryside. Come and visit a typical mountain village, which grew up with its enigmatic Pedras Parideiras, and learn about the habits of the people who live here. The visit includes admission and a viewing of the film “The History of Man in the Arouca Geopark” at the Casa das Pedras Parideiras – Interpretation Center.

Average Duration: 02h30

Extension: 1,00 km

Difficulty Level: Fácil

Price: 5,00€ p/ student

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;
For each program, a maximum of 30 students and a minimum of 15 are admitted 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 forbidden;
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.