Schist Villages in Naturtejo Global Geopark

Schist Villages in the Naturtejo

Global Geopark

2015

Network of the Schist Villages

rehabilitation of traditional villages

territories with low population density, low economic development and

scarce infrastructures

27 villages in the Centre Region of Portugal

schistmetamorphic rock unites all the villages

Project By ADXTUR

The Schist Villages Network is a project

of sustainable development, and regional scope, together with municipalities, associations and private operators

aldeiasdoxisto.pt

Schist Villages in the Naturtejo Global Geopark

‐Mountain areas

‐ Very low population density

‐ 4 Schist Villages

‐ 3 municipalities in the Geopark

‐ Schist is one of the main rocks in the Geopark

‐ Schist is the substract of the Schist Villages

Geological Map of Naturtejo Geopark

Age old as 600 million years

Schistsin the

Naturtejo Global Geopark:

Witness a primitiveocean

Result from metamorphism processes of clays

Schist as a building material in the

Naturtejo Global Geopark

Material availabe nearby the communitiesMore easy rock to work due to its physycal properties

Martim Branco

The schist is the main element of the buildings, streets , walls

Schist Villages

Figueira

The buildings have been reconstructed making use of traditionalmethods, material and preserving the original layouts.

Photo: aldeiasdoxisto.pt

Schist Villages

New opportunities for the segment Village Tourism

Figueira


Schist Villages

Aims to create a brand in the territory starting by the strong identity of a group of settlements and innovating

the approach and requalification ways

Álvaro


Schist Villages

Improve the quality of life of the local population

FigueiraPhoto: aldeiasdoxisto.pt

Schist Villages

Recovering of traditions by the maintenance of architectural heritage

Martim Branco


Schist Villages

Flanked by the meanders of Zêzere river, geomonument of the Naturtejo Geopark

Álvaro

In the Naturtejo Geopark:

In the Village emanates the distant smell of freshly baked bread

Figueira



Crystal clear waters of Almaceda stream

Martim Branco

In the NaturtejoGeopark:

Strong investment in human and social components

Sarzedas



Fair Trade ‐ fair distribution between the Seller and the Producer

Local products ‐ focus on differentiation through Genuine Products

Promotion of the small local economies in Villages

Schist Villages Shops

Martim Branco

Micro‐networking ‐ traditional craftsmen and contemporary artists

Innovation with new products resulting from the fusion of traditional and contemporary

Shops of the Schist Villages

Martim Branco


Footpaths

‐ 5 “Schist’s Footpath” in Naturtejo Geopark

‐ Signed and officially recognized

Mountain Bike (BTT) Facilities

‐Mountain Bike Centre

‐ Network of marked trails

‐ Bikotels

Sarzedas

Nature Sports in Álvaro

Fluvial BeachesCambas (Oleiros)

Integrate equipped beaches for bathing

Fróia (Proença‐a‐Nova)

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Schist Villages in Naturtejo Global Geopark

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