Pedras Parideiras
A unique phenomenon in Portugal and very rare worldwide, it consists of stones growing and detaching from their "mother stone," hence their popular name "birthing stones." To better understand these enigmatic rocks and the dynamics of the Arouca Geopark, it is worth visiting the Casa das Pedras Parideiras – Interpretation Centre.
Contacts
CM1237
4540,Castanheira
- Natural elements
- car access
Characteristics
- monday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
- tuesday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
- wednesday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
- thursday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
- friday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
- saturday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
- sunday: 09:30-12:30, 14:00-17:00
opening hours
Natural Resources near Pedras Parideiras
Frecha da Mizarela
A well-known waterfall that plunges approximately 60 meters from the top of the Freita mountain range. It is located between Vale de Cambra and Arouca. It can …
Arouca Geopark
The Arouca Geopark encompasses the administrative area of the Municipality of Arouca, which has distinguished itself through its exceptional geological herit…
Rio Paiva
It has its spring on the Nave hill, at Moimenta da Beira, and its mouth on the Douro river, near Castelo de Paiva.
Rio Urtigosa
It has its spring on the Freita hill, in Urrô, and its mouth on the Arda river, in Rossas.
