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Oeste UNESCO Global Geopark

PT

Explore the watermills of the Cornaga Valley, where 17 historic mills once used the power of the Galvão River to grind cereals into flour, sustaining local communities. Discover the Papôa Islet, a unique geological site showcasing remnants of an ancient volcano and the wreck of the Spanish warship San Pedro de Alcântara, which sank in 1786 carrying gold, silver, and scientific collections from Peru. Experience wine tourism in the Oeste UNESCO Global Geopark with guided tours and tastings at reno

Oeste UNESCO Global Geopark in PT
Photo: Josefir Instantes · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationPT
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2024
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 115,400 ha

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