REVIEWED LOCATION

Pedras Parideiras, Arouca — Protected Nodular Granite Geosite Rockhounding Status & Field Guide

Arouca Geopark operates an interpretation centre at the internationally significant Pedras Parideiras geosite and emphasizes preservation of this geological treasure.

Protected / viewing statusVery high evidenceexact map precisionCurrent review cycle freshness
Important: Protected geosite access is for observation, not specimen removal.

What is here

internationally notable nodular granite (Pedras Parideiras / Castanheira)

Materials / interest: Feldspar, Mica

Collecting and access

Geosite and interpretation-centre viewing only; no removal of nodules or rock is represented.

Use the interpretation centre and designated outdoor exhibition/route.

Detailed status
viewing
Permission
Not flagged
Permit
Not flagged
Fee
Required
Guide
Not flagged
Booking
Not flagged
Surface collecting
no
Hammering
no
Digging
no

Safety

Mountain weather can change rapidly; winter ice/snow is possible on Serra da Freita.

Review status

Access reviewed: 2026-09-11 · Sources reviewed: 2026-09-11 · Next scheduled review: 2027-09-11.

Recheck access, closures, permissions and current source instructions before field travel.

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