Complexo Metamórfico da Foz do Douro
The rocks of the Coastline from Oporto are the oldest which outcrop in Portugal and constitute a geological heritage of high scientific interest-didactic, the Metamorphic Complex of Foz do Douro, classified as Municipal Natural Heritage. In April 2005 was created a thematic route for dissemination of this designated heritage by "Geological Tour of Foz do Douro", signaled with nine panels of information addressed to the general public. For more detailed information about this and other mining and geological points of interest in Portugal, visit < a href = http:\/\/www.roteirodeminas.pt target = "_blank" > www.roteirodeminas.pt <\/a>.
Contacts
Avenida do Brasil
4150,Porto
- tel:2834949028349490
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://pgfd.wordpress.com/
- Protected areas
- Guided tours
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Complexo Metamórfico da Foz do Douro
Foz do Rio Douro
This is a binding stopping-place: the spot where the river meets the sea! The people of Porto come here for a walk and the fisher men, day or night, come to ca…