Panoramic

Geossítio 3 S. Pedro Velho

To infinity!

It’s at an altitude of 1077 meters, one of the highest points in the Serra da Freita!From this geosite, on clear days, and with the help of four interpretive panels facing the four cardinal points, we can see an immense landscape. To the north, we can see the Arouca and Paiva valleys, the Montemuro mountain range, the Douro valley and the other mountain ranges to the north of the river. To the east, the neighboring Serra da Arada stands out. To the south, the Vouga valley, the Serra do Caramulo, the Mondego valley and the Serra da Estrela stand out. To the west lies the Atlantic Ocean and the arms of the Ria de Aveiro, which invite you to enjoy the sunset from this point.

The Serra da Freita plateau is home to traditional villages, the Senhora da Laje Sanctuary, the many watercourses that come together to form the Caima River, the Serra da Freita Wind Farm and the various geosites that are part of the “Serra da Freita: A Serra Encantada” itinerary on the Geosites Route, which are clearly identified on the interpretive panels. One of the geotourist walking routes of the UNESCO World Geopark Arouca passes through here. Classified as a Short Route, PR16 is 12 km long, circular and takes you to discover the granite landscape of the Freita plateau. This geosite is also the stage for the “Ultra Trail da Serra da Freita” race.