Stones & Streets

Urban Geology in Faro

What will we see? The rocks used in buildings and pavements in the city of Faro, as well as their fossils and other structures. The signatures of the pavers. The Cathedral. The Arco da Vila. The Vila Adentro (old town). The city wall with archaeological elements. Facultative: The interior of the mannerist- baroque Faro Cathedral, the baroque Carmo church and its bone chapel.

What is the best season for the walk? All the year long.

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? It depends. Please contact us.

How many people can participate? Up to 10 persons.

Prices without entrance fees (without visit to the interior of the Cathedral and Carmo church): € 25 (adults), € 15 (young persons aged 12 to 17 years); free for children under the age of 12 years (must be accompanied by, at least, one parent or one adult). Minimum: 2 adults or € 50.

Prices including entrance fees (including visit of the interior of the Cathedral and Carmo church): € 30 (adults), € 20 (young persons aged 12 to 17 years); free for children under the age of 12 years (must be accompanied by, at least, one parent or one adult). Minimum: 2 adults or € 60.

What should I bring? Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection.

Urban Geology in Tavira

What will we see? The rocks used in buildings and pavements in the city of Tavira. Phenomena of alteration of construction rocks. The Tavira City Hall building. A special granite. The roman bridge. Facultative: The gothic-baroque Santa Maria do Castelo church. The Gallery Palace. The renaissance Misericordia church.

What is the length, duration and type of the route? Length: 2 km; expected duration: between 3 and 4 hours. Urban linear route.

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? It depends. Please contact us.

How many people can participate? Up to 10 persons.

What are the prices per person? Prices without entrance fees (without visit of the interior of the Santa Maria do Castelo church, the Gallery Palace and the Misericordia church): € 25 (adults), € 15 (young persons aged 12 to 17 years); free for children under the age of 12 years (must be accompanied by, at least, one parent or one adult). Minimum: 2 adults or 50 €.

Prices with tickets (interior of Santa Maria do Castelo church, Palácio da Galeria and Igreja da Misericórdia): €30 (adults), €20 (young people aged 12 to 17); free for children under 12 years old (must be accompanied by at least one parent or an adult). Minimum: 2 adults or €60.

What should I bring? Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection (there is very little shade).

Olhão – Local Legends and Lectures in Stone

What will we see? The path of Olhão’s legends. Mural paintings of the old canning factories. The rocks used in buildings and pavements in the city of Olhão and the fossils and structures contained in them. The cubic architecture of Olhão. The market of Olhão.

What is the length, duration and type of the route? Length: 3 km; expected duration: between 3 and 4 hours. Circular urban route.

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? It depends. Please contact us.

How many people can participate? Up to 10 persons.

What are the prices per person? Prices without entrance fees: € 25 (adults), € 15 (young persons aged 12 to 17 years); free for children under the age of 12 years (must be accompanied by, at least, one parent or one adult). Minimum: 2 adults or 50 €. 2 adults or 50 €.

What should I bring? Good footwear, water, snack, sun protection.