{"id":2124,"date":"2022-07-01T18:10:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T18:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/geoloquium.eu\/steps-stones\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T18:08:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T18:08:15","slug":"steps-stones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geoloquium.eu\/en\/steps-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps & Stones"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Balcony of East Algarve:<\/span><\/p>\n

Cerro de S\u00e3o Miguel <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Groups of 2 to 10 people<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration 3 – 4 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

6,2 Km<\/span><\/p>\n

Circular route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Balcony of East Algarve<\/b><\/p>\n

Cerro de S\u00e3o Miguel <\/b><\/h2>\n

What will we see? <\/b>The landscape shaped by dry stone walls. The Geodiversity of the Cerro de S\u00e3o Miguel area, one of the highest elevations in the Algarvian Barrocal. Former lime kilns. The vast panoramic <\/span>view from this Balcony of East Algarve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the length, duration and type of the route?<\/b> Length: 6.2 km; expected duration: between 3 and 4 hours. Circular route on mountain paths, trails and gravel and tarmac road (with vehicle circulation), with strong height differences particularly at the descent (total: 331 meters).<\/p>\n

What is the best season for the walk?<\/b> Mid-September to mid-June.<\/p>\n

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility?<\/b> No.<\/b><\/p>\n

How many people can participate?<\/b> Up to 10 persons.<\/p>\n

What are the prices per person?<\/b> \u20ac25 (adults), \u20ac15 (12-17 year olds); free for children under the age of 12 (must be accompanied by at least one parent or an<\/span> adult).<\/span> Minimum:<\/b><\/span> 2 adults or 50 \u20ac.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I bring?<\/b><\/span> Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Who is the guide?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stefan Rosendahl, <\/strong>
\nPhD in Geology and Paleontology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Portuguese, English, German or Spanish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meeting point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It will be communicated after the reservation has been made<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A breath-taking fossil coral reef<\/span><\/p>\n

Cerro Grande<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Groups of 2 to 10 people<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration 3 – 4 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Km<\/span><\/p>\n

Circular route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A breath-taking fossil coral reef<\/b><\/p>\n

Cerro Grande<\/b><\/h2>\n

What will we see? <\/b>The landscape of the Algarvian Barrocal in the East of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo. The Geodiversity of the Cerro Grande area. A geological time line. A spectacular fossil coral <\/span>reef. The panoramic view of the coastline and the Serra do Caldeir\u00e3o.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

How many people can participate?<\/b><\/span> Up to 10 persons.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the prices per person?<\/b><\/span> \u20ac25 (adults), \u20ac15 (12-17 year olds); Free for children<\/span> under 12 years old (must be accompanied by at least one parent or an<\/span> adult).<\/span> Minimum: <\/b><\/span> 2 adults or \u20ac50.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I bring?<\/b> Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection (there is very little shade).<\/p>\n<\/div>

Who is the guide?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stefan Rosendahl, <\/strong>
\nPhD in Geology and Paleontology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Portuguese, English, German or Spanish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meeting point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It will be communicated after the reservation has been made<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lost oceans and the super-continent Pangea<\/span><\/p>\n

Marco<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Groups of 2 to 10 people<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration 3 h<\/span><\/p>\n

4,3 Km<\/span><\/p>\n

Circular route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lost oceans and the super-continent Pangea<\/b><\/p>\n

Marco<\/h2>\n

What will we see?<\/b> Deposits from the ancient Rheic Ocean, from the supercontinent Pangea and from the T\u00e9thys Ocean. Clay, raw material for the ceramic industry. The traditional manufacture of bricks and tiles. Fossil corals. A major geological fault.<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the length, duration and type of the route? <\/b>Length: 4,3 km; expected duration: 3 hours. Circular pedestrian route, in a rocky path and tarmac way, with some car traffic and a total height difference in the ascent and descent of about 160 meters.<\/p>\n

Is there a cafe or similar on the way? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

What is the best season for the walk?<\/b> Mid-September to mid-June.<\/p>\n

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility?<\/b> No.<\/span><\/p>\n

How many people can participate?<\/b> Up to 10 persons.<\/p>\n

What are the prices per person?<\/b> \u20ac25 (adults), \u20ac15 (young people aged 12 to 17); free for children under 12 years old (must be accompanied by at least one parent or an adult). <\/span>Minimum:<\/b><\/span> 2 adults or \u20ac50.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I bring?<\/b> Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection (there is very little shade).<\/p>\n<\/div>

Who is the guide?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stefan Rosendahl, <\/strong>
\nPhD in Geology and Paleontology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Portuguese, English, German or Spanish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meeting point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It will be communicated after the reservation has been made<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Legendary Mountain<\/span><\/p>\n

Rocha da Pena (Salir)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Groups of 2 to 10 people<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration 3 to 4 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

6,5 Km<\/span><\/p>\n

Circular route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Legendary Mountain<\/b><\/p>\n

Rocha da Pena (Salir)<\/b><\/h2>\n

What will we see? <\/b>Phenomena of weathering in limestone. Rocky cliffs. A time line. geological Panoramic views of the Algarvian Barrocal and Serra do Caldeir\u00e3o. Karst phenomena. An <\/span>iron age stone wall. The village of Penina. Volcanic rocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the length, duration and type of the route?<\/b> Length: 6.5 km; expected duration: between 3 and 4 hours. Circular route on mountain paths, trails, paved and dirt road, with steep slopes in the ascent and descent (total height difference: about 270 meters).<\/p>\n

Is there a cafe or similar on the way? <\/b>At Penina and at the beginning\/end of the way.<\/p>\n

What is the best season for the walk? <\/b>Mid-September to mid-June.<\/p>\n

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

How many people can participate?<\/b> Up to 10 persons.<\/p>\n

What are the prices per person?<\/b> \u20ac25 (adults), \u20ac15 (young people aged 12 to 17); free for children under 12 years old (must be accompanied by at least one parent or an adult). <\/span>Minimum:<\/b><\/span> 2 adults or \u20ac50.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I bring?<\/b> Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection (there is very little shade).<\/p>\n<\/div>

Who is the guide?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stefan Rosendahl, <\/strong>
\nPhD in Geology and Paleontology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Portuguese, English, German or Spanish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meeting point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It will be communicated after the reservation has been made<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The decay of Pangea and a karst spring<\/span><\/p>\n

Fonte Ben\u00e9mola and Pirin\u00e9u (Queren\u00e7a) <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Groups of 2 to 10 people<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration 3 to 4 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

7 Km<\/span><\/p>\n

Circular route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The decay of Pangea and a karst spring <\/b><\/p>\n

Fonte Ben\u00e9mola and Pirin\u00e9u (Queren\u00e7a):<\/b><\/h2>\n

What will we see? <\/b>Deposits of the ancient Rheic ocean. The surface and sediments of the supercontinent Pangaea. A geological discordance. Volcanic rocks. Limestones formed in the Tethys sea. The protected landscape of Fonte Ben\u00e9mola and a karst spring (if there is enough water…).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the length, duration and type of the route?<\/b> Length: 7 km; expected duration: 3 hours. Circular pedestrian route, in a rocky path and tarmac way, with some car traffic and a total height difference in the ascent and descent of about 240 meters.<\/p>\n

Is there a cafe or similar on the way? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

What is the best season for the walk? <\/b>Mid-September to mid-June.<\/p>\n

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

How many people can participate?<\/b> Up to 10 persons.<\/p>\n

What are the prices per person?<\/b> \u20ac25 (adults), \u20ac15 (young people aged 12 to 17); free for children under 12 years old (must be accompanied by at least one parent or an adult). <\/span>Minimum:<\/b><\/span> 2 adults or \u20ac50.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I bring?<\/b> Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection (there is very little shade).<\/p>\n<\/div>

Who is the guide?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stefan Rosendahl, <\/strong>
\nPhD in Geology and Paleontology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Portuguese, English, German or Spanish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meeting point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It will be communicated after the reservation has been made<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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At the bottom of the Jurassic Ocean<\/span><\/p>\n

Escarp\u00e3o Plateau<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Groups of 2 to 10 people<\/span><\/p>\n

Expected duration: about 3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

7 Km<\/span><\/p>\n

Circular route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

At the bottom of the Jurassic Ocena<\/b><\/p>\n

Escarp\u00e3o Plateau<\/b><\/h2>\n

What will we see? <\/b>Deposits of the ancient Jurassic Ocean. Fossils of corals, rudists and others. Limestones formed in the sea Tethys. The course of Ribeira de Quarteira along a fault. A so called Roman bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the length, duration and type of the route?<\/b> Length: 7 km; expected duration: 3 hours. Circular pedestrian route, in a rocky path, with some car traffic and a total height difference in the ascent and descent of about 210 meters. The path is not viable during or after times of heavy rain.<\/p>\n

Is there a cafe or similar on the way? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

What is the best season for the walk? <\/b>Mid-September to mid-June.<\/p>\n

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

How many people can participate?<\/b> Up to 10 persons.<\/p>\n

What are the prices per person?<\/b> \u20ac25 (adults), \u20ac15 (young people aged 12 to 17); free for children under 12 years old (must be accompanied by at least one parent or an adult). <\/span>Minimum:<\/b><\/span> 2 adults or \u20ac50.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I bring?<\/b> Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection (there is very little shade).<\/p>\n<\/div>

Who is the guide?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stefan Rosendahl, <\/strong>
\nPhD in Geology and Paleontology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Portuguese, English, German or Spanish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meeting point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It will be communicated after the reservation has been made<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Rock, the Sea, the Sun and the Wind<\/span><\/p>\n

Mareta and Tonel Beaches (Sagres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Groups of 4 to 10 persons<\/span><\/p>\n

Expected duration: about 3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

3,5 Km<\/span><\/p>\n

Linear route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Rock, the Sea, the Sun and the Wind<\/b><\/p>\n

Mareta and Tonel Beaches (Sagres)<\/b><\/h2>\n

What will we see? <\/b>Deposits of the ancient Jurassic Ocean. Coral fossils <\/span>on a mid-Jurassic reef. Ichnofossils. Phenomena of
\n<\/span>phenomena (slumping). A volcanic dyke. Tectonic faults and <\/span>folds. <\/span>In addition to the geological tour, it is recommended to visit the Fortress<\/span> of Sagres and the Cape of S\u00e3o Vicente.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the length, duration and type of the route?<\/b> Length: 3,5 km;
\nexpected duration: 3 hours. Linear pedestrian route, on the beach and
\nrocky areas, partially on road with car traffic, with
\ndescents and ascents (total height difference: about 80 meters).
\nThe tour can only be done during low tide; even so,
\nsome points may be inaccessible.<\/p>\n

Is there a cafe or similar on the way? <\/b>Yes.<\/p>\n

What is the best season for the walk? <\/b>All the year long.<\/p>\n

Is the tour suitable for persons with reduced mobility? <\/b>No.<\/p>\n

How many people can participate?<\/b> Up to 10 persons.<\/p>\n

What are the prices per person?<\/b> \u20ac 25 (adults), \u20ac 15 (young persons aged 12 to 17); free for children under the age of 12 years (must be accompanied by, at least, one parent or adult). <\/span>Minimum:<\/b><\/span> 4 adults or \u20ac 100.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I bring?<\/b> Good shoes, water, some snacks, sun protection (there is very little shade).<\/p>\n<\/div>

Who is the guide?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stefan Rosendahl, <\/strong>
\nPhD in Geology and Paleontology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Languages<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Portuguese, English, German or Spanish<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meeting point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It will be communicated after the reservation has been made<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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