Arouca Geopark, UNESCO Global Geopark in Arouca, Portugal
The geological site spans 328 square kilometers across mountains of Freita, Montemuro, and Arada, containing 41 distinct geological formations and diverse river systems.
The territory received UNESCO Global Geopark designation in 2009, marking international recognition of its geological importance and commitment to conservation principles.
Local communities maintain traditional practices through food production, including the preparation of Arouquesa beef and monastery-inspired confectionery specialties.
Visitors can explore 14 marked footpaths connecting various geological sites, with 13 short-distance trails suited for day trips and one extended route.
The park contains the Pedras Parideiras granite formation, where natural erosion causes small mineral nodules to separate from the main rock structure.
Location: Arouca
Inception: 2009
Email: geral@aroucageopark.pt
Website: http://aroucageopark.pt/en
GPS coordinates: 40.92920,-8.24570
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:36
Passadiços do Paiva
6.2 km
516 Arouca
6.9 km
Pedras Parideiras da Serra da Freita
9.3 km
Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela
8 km
Monastery of Arouca
159 m
Pillory of Trancoso
8.6 km
Ponte de Paço de Mato
10.2 km
Pelourinho de Arouca
83 m
Ponte do Castelo
12.5 km
Junqueiro Maize Bread Rocks
7 km
Pillory of Burgo
1.9 km
Igreja de São Miguel de Urrô
4.1 km
Ponte da Balsa
9.9 km
Câmara Municipal de Arouca
216 m
Ponte de Manhouce
11.9 km
Mamoa da Portela de Anta
7.8 km
Dólmen da Aliviada ou Mamoa 1 de Aliviada
12.5 km
Igreja de São Pedro (Manhouce)
12.3 km
Alminhas de Arouca
257 m
Memorial de Santo António do Burgo
2.1 km
Capela da Santa Casa da Misericórdia
29 m
Tree in Paçô
5.2 km
Conjunto constituído pela Ponte da Fontinha e moinho junto
10.2 km
Árvore isolada em Calvário
374 m
Ponte de Alvarenga
6.8 km
Casa Grande ou Casa dos Malafaias
55 m
Conjunto urbano da Praça Brandão de Vasconcelos, chafariz e edificado envolvente
50 m
Chafariz da Praça Brandão de Vasconcelos
36 mReviews
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