Historical Villages Naturtejo Global Geopark

2015

Network of the Historical Villages of Portugal

Initiative of territorial enhancement, based in the historical‐cultural value of Villages from the Center of Portugal

Common denominator is history and culture

Network of the Historical Villages of Portugal

‐ Strategic locations along the Spanishborder

‐ Very antique urban cores

‐ New uses and functions for rural areas

Network of the Historical Villages of Portugal in Naturtejo Geopark

To combat the effects of thepassage of time and desertification

To reinforce of the local economy

New frame of oportunities

‐ Rehabilitation of villages able to promote the economy, givingopportunities of intervention to local actors, but alsostimulating socially the region

Heritage for Future

Idanha‐a‐Velha

‐ Village settled on the ruins of a Roman city

‐ Remains of occupation from Suevi, Visigoth and Muslim

Idanha‐a‐Velha

Monumental Olive Oil Pole Press

Destination where everything is authentic

Local Geodiversity expressed throughout the urban architecture and rural constructions

Idanha‐a‐Velha

intervening in touristic, museum, interpretative and cultural spaces

Epigraphic Museum

Valuing products, arts and crafts Creation, promotion of micro‐enterprises

Bread, Cakes and Traditions Festival 

Idanha‐a‐Velha

Idanha‐a‐Velha

Walking Trail “Egitânia Route”

Idanha‐a‐Velha

Geotourist Program of  the Historic Villages of the Naturtejo Geopark

is one of the most sought

Monsanto

Monsanto Inselberg – one of the most visited geomonuments in the Geopark

Monsanto

‐ Geological interpretation of the landscape: granite inselberg and granite morphologies

Monsanto

Village built between granite boulders

Monsanto

The strength of the stone

Monsanto

‐ Investement in distinctive animation actions

‐ Templar legacy ‐ historical recreations

Monsanto

The Most Portuguese Village

Title won during Fascism for having the most preserved and genuine traditions and customs

Monsanto

GeoRestaurant “Petiscos & Granitos”

MonsantoMonsanto GeoHotel School

Monsanto

“Boulders Trail” (4,5 km)

Monsanto

‐ Tourism Office: one door for Naturtejo Geopark

Monsanto

Monsanto

‐ Geopark Naturtejo Educational Programs 

Hiking in Historical Villages in Naturtejo Geopark

‐ a stage with 18 km of  the Great Trail of the Historical Villages of Portugal connects Monsanto and Idanha‐a‐Velha

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