PR6 VVR Geologia e Arqueologia urbanas
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This trail, allows the visitor to know the local geology, vegetation and birds (Griffon Vulture, Black-stork) and also traces of ancient human occupation (example rock art, ancient port, old military places) and new cultural aspects (tiles and bust of the artist Manuel Cargaleiro).

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This trail, allows the visitor to know the local geology, vegetation and birds (Griffon Vulture, Black-stork) and also traces of ancient human occupation (example rock art, ancient port, old military places) and new cultural aspects (tiles and bust of the artist Manuel Cargaleiro).
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Alentejo
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Vila Velha de Ródão
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Portas de Ródão Natural Monument
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Lagar de Varas (olive oil mill): a gold legacy
Base Characterization
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Vila Velha de Ródão Municipality
Route Characterization
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Access to Vila Velha de Ródão by:
- IP2 or IP6 – exit 19 direction Vila Velha de Ródão. At the roundabout with the N242, head to M545-1 (direction Tavila / Gavião do Ródão). Pass these villages and continue to Rua da Fonte which is on the left at the beginning of Vila Velha de Ródão; or
- N18 (coming from south) - passing the bridge over the Tagus river, near Vila Velha de Ródão, cut to the right. In the 1st junction take left to Rua Santana and continue straight ahead to Rua da Fonte.
Largo 25 de Abril or Largo do Pelourinho is parallel to Rua da Fonte so park nearby and walk to the Center.
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Yes
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Largo 25 de Abril, CIART
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Largo 25 de Abril, CIART
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8.5 km.
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Spring, Autumn and Winter
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3 h
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123 meters.
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Hard
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Ring road
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Todos os grupos
Supports in place
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Yes. Several Information panels.
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Foz do Açafal picnic area.
Topographic Profile
Access to Vila Velha de Ródão by:
- IP2 or IP6 – exit 19 direction Vila Velha de Ródão. At the roundabout with the N242, head to M545-1 (direction Tavila / Gavião do Ródão). Pass these villages and continue to Rua da Fonte which is on the left at the beginning of Vila Velha de Ródão; or
- N18 (coming from south) - passing the bridge over the Tagus river, near Vila Velha de Ródão, cut to the right. In the 1st junction take left to Rua Santana and continue straight ahead to Rua da Fonte.
Largo 25 de Abril or Largo do Pelourinho is parallel to Rua da Fonte so park nearby and walk to the Center.