Programme for the International Congress of Geotourism – AROUCA
2011
Monastery of Arouca
9th of November 2011 I wednesday
9h00
10h00
10h00
12h30
Room
14h30
15h30
16h00
19h00
19h40
20h00
Opening of the Secretariat at the Monastery hall entrance
Opening of the “The Enchanted Mountain” exhibition at the Municipal Library of Arouca
Urban geotouristic tour: Arouca historical centre. Meeting point: Monastery entrance
LEADERS: Manuel Joaquim Moreira da Rocha and Sónia Tavares
Lunch break (not included)
D. Domingos
Opening Ceremony
Tito Rosa │ President of the Institute for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity /
Representative of the Secretary of State for Forests and Rural Development
Fernando Andresen Guimarães │ President of the Portuguese Commission for UNESCO
Paulo Gomes │ Vice-President of the North Region Coordination and Development
Commission
Melchior Moreira │ President of the Porto and North of Portugal Tourism Entity
Jorge Mangorrinha │ President of the Centenary of Tourism in Portugal
Nickolas Zouros │ Coordinator of the European Geoparks Network
Carlos Alberto Sequeira │ Rector of University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
José Artur Neves │ Mayor of Arouca Municipality
Margarida Belém │ President of the Board of Directors of AGA - Arouca Geopark
Association
Monastery Coffee-break
Plenary meeting by international key-note speakers
Chair: Tourism of Portugal, I.P.*
Conference 1. Jonathan B. Tourtellot │ Founding Director, National Geographic Center for
Sustainable Destinations
Conference 2. Nickolas Zouros │ Coordinator of the European Geoparks Network
Conference 3. Linnea A. Iantria │ Geotourism Program, Missouri State University
Discussion
Sacred Art Museum Visit – inside the Monastery of Arouca
Pipe Organ concert in the Nuns Choir of the Monastery of Arouca
Arouca and North of Portugal Dinner Buffet
10th of November 2011 I thursday
Room
Panel 1
Chair
9h00–9h20
Capítulo
Room
Geotourism, Education and Science
Panel 2
Elizabeth Silva │ Portuguese
Comission for UNESCO
“Granja dos Serrões Natural
Monument” (L.M. MERGULHÃO, M.
MARCELINO, L.R. CASTRO & L. CASTRO)
Chair
9h00–9h20
D. Domingos
Geotourism and Heritage and
Geotourism and Innovation
Carlos Costa │ University of Aveiro
“Ecclesiastical Geotourism in the
Convento do Espinheiro Hotel
(Évora)” (V. LAMBERTO, P. S. CAETANO, F.
BILOU & A. R. MARTINHO)
9h20–9h40
"Urban geotourism in Salvador
(Bahia, Brazil): a strategy for the
promotion of geosciences education
and geoconservation" (A. B. C. PINTO, J.
“The Beja Public Geological Trail –
Geology in the garden” (J.X. MATOS, J.
9h20–9h40
PIÇARRA, Z. PEREIRA, R. DIAS & S.
PRETESEILLE)
B. R. BRILHA, D.C. RIOS & C.S.O. ROSATO)
9h40–10h00
"Geoconservation and geotourism in
formal and non-formal contexts in
e-learning" (P. PEREIRA, E. SILVA & F.
AMADOR)
9h40–10h00
“Geotourism: Heritage and
Innovation” (P.FERNANDES, A.COSME &
S.PRAZERES)
10h00–10h40
10h40–11h00
Regional Sweets Coffee-break
"Geology of Santana's Archipelago,
“Geotourism: Geo Acessible” (A.
TAVARES)
Rio de Janeiro as proposal for
10h40–11h00
geotourism planning” (I. HENRIQUE,
A.R. NUMMER & R.S. SCHMITT)
11h00–11h20
11h20–11h40
“The educational book Fossils Trail:
questions and answers – a tool for
educational and geotourism
activities at the Naturtejo Geopark
(Portugal)” (M.M. CATANA)
“The process of creation of Private
Reserves of Natural Heritage (RPPN)
in Brazil: an example of Minas
Gerais State” (R. C. DINIZ & M. P. NEVES)
11h00–11h20
GOMES & L. SOUSA)
11h20–11h40
“The São Paulo’s beach sands as a
geotourism and geoeducation
resource” (C. BOUROTTE, P. J. VIANA,
11h40–12h00
L.G.D. CAMPOS, R.A.L. IMBERBON, M.C. M.
TOLEDO, A. GOES, W. DULEBA & P.C.
GIANNINI)
“The importance of Historical
buildings in the promotion of
scientific tourism” (B. MACHADO, E.
11h40–12h00
“Arouca in the twenty first century:
the challenge of natural and human
balances” (M.J.M.ROCHA)
“Built heritage and morphology of
rural settlements in the Northeast
border of Serra da Estrela:
Testimonials of human occupation
in the Mondego and Ribeira do
Caldeirão valleys as potential
geotouristic resources” (R. ÁVILA
RIBEIRO & D. GONÇALVES DOS SANTOS)
12h00–14h00
Panel 3
Chair
14h00 –14h20
Lunch break (not included)
Geotourism, Destinations and
Geotourism and Sustainable
Panel 4
Touristic Products and Case Studies
Development
in Geotourism
Artur Abreu Sá │ University of TrásMarie-Louise Frey │ Messel Pit
os-Montes and Alto Douro/AGA –
Chair
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Arouca Geopark Association
“Geotourism as a useful tool for
"Use and potential of Azores
conservation in Catimbau National
volcanic thermal muds in
Park – PE, Brazil” (E. D. SILVA JUNIOR, R.
treatments of health and welfare
14h00–14h20
M. L. C. LUNDGREN & E. C. PEREIRA)
tourism" (F. ROCHA, E. FERREIRA DA
SILVA, A. QUINTELA, D. TERROSO & V.H.
FORJAZ)
“Quinta da Vila project: rural
tourism in Arouca Geopark” (A. PERES)
14h20–14h40
14h20–14h40
"Geotourism potential in the North
Coast of São Paulo State, Brazil:
Aspects of Geoconservation,
Preservation of Traditional Culture
and Income Generation" (M. G.M.
GARCIA, E. A. DEL LAMA, L. MARTINS & C.
BOUROTTE)
“Contribution of LEADER/ADRIMAG
to Geotourism Development” (A.
14h40–15h00
DUARTE, C. PRADO & J. PINHO)
14h40–15h00
“Geotouristic trails in the
Cabañeros National Park (central
Spain)” (J.C. GUTIÉRREZ-MARCO, D.C.
GARCÍA-BELLIDO, I. RÁBANO, E. BAEZA
CHICO, A.A. SÁ & G.N. SARMIENTO)
15h00–15h20
“What do we mean when we say
Geotourism?” (G. MELÉNDEZ, G. FERMELI,
15h00–15h20
J. ESCORIHUELA, A. BASSO & J. MOREIRA)
“Quinta de Novais Rural Hotel –
Nature Tourism in Arouca Geopark”
(M. BRITO)
“The scope of Geotourism” (M. L.
15h20–15h40
“Central Catalonia aspiring
Geopark” (J. M. MATA-PERELLÓ & F.
15h20–15h40
RODRIGUES)
15h40–16h20
Regional Salt Coffee-break
“The impact of the Arouca Geopark
"Geotouristic potential Assessment
16h20–16h40
in the tourism flow of Arouca – the
of the Serra do Cadeado, Parana,
perspective of the S. Pedro Hotel” (P.
Brazil." (F.C. MANOSSO & M. T. NÓBREGA
CLIMENT I COSTA)
16h20–16h40
16h40–17h00
17h00–17h20
BRITO)
S.)
“Geotourist development and
information in the Polish natural
reserves – study of selected
examples” (E. M. WELC)
“Landscape, Heritage and Local
Participation as Building Blocks for a
Rural Park Framework” (L.G. COSTA &
“Basque Coast Geopark: Ten Years
Of Geotourism, Spain” (J.P. LLORDÉS)
16h40–17h00
17h00–17h20
M.C. VALVERDE)
17h20–18h30
“Geotourism in the city of Segovia
(Spain): a complement and an
alternative to traditional tourism”
(A. DIEZ-HERRERO, J VEGAS SALAMANCA, B.
PEÑA GONZALES, A.S. HERRERO AYUSO, R.
LUCIA ATANCE & C. SANTOS BORREGUERO)
Poster sessions in the Cloister of Monastery of Arouca
“The traditional villages of Arouca. The construction of the representation of the
countryside and of its vernacular heritage” (N. FERREIRA & M. J. M. ROCHA)
“Slow Geotourism an integrated approach to attain sustainable tourism” (V. LAMBERTO & P.
S. CAETANO)
“GeoInvolve Project: an example of community participation in Arouca Geopark
(Portugal)” (A. SOUSA, G. BRANDÃO, D. ROCHA & I. RODRIGUES)
"Ibitipoca Park: Geotourism on quartzite speleo- and geoforms - State of Minas Gerais,
Brazil" (A.R. NUMMER, L.G.RODELLA & M.G.M. GARCIA)
"Recife’s beachrocks: an example of a geosite with high geotourism relevance in
northeastern Brazil" (A. M. F. BARRETO, J. B. R. BRILHA & H. M. B. ASSIS)
“Told Stories, Preserved Memories: the tungsten in the Arouca Geopark (Portugal)” (A.
PINTO, C. OLIVEIRA, G. BRANDÃO, I. RODRIGUES & V. MAGALHÃES)
19h00
19h30
“PR15 – “Pre-Historic Travel”: an important geotouristic tool of the Arouca Geopark
(Portugal)” (O. VILAR, M. BELÉM, D. ROCHA, A. SÁ & A. PAZ)
“The Portuguese Program live Science in the Summer: contribution for the strengthening
of Geotourism in Arouca Geopark” (D. ROCHA, A. PAZ, & A. SÁ)
"Geotourism highlights in Estonia" (H. BAUERT & A. RAUKAS)
Arouca Municipal Museum Guided Visit.
Traditional Music - Grupo de Cantas e Cramóis de Moldes
Dinner break (not included)
11th of November 2011 I friday
Room
Panel 5
Chair
9h00–9h20
Capítulo
Geotourism, Marketing and
Communication
Alexandra Couto │ LUSA, Portugal's
news Agency, S.A.
"Problems on the construction of
visual narratives included in video
production for geotourism" (F.
Room
Panel 6
Chair
9h00–9h20
AMADOR, PEDRO P. CUNHA, H. MATTA e
SILVA, C.P. OLIVEIRA & J. FOMBONA)
“See Geotourism Dream” (A. PAISANA,
9h20–9h40
9h40–10h00
10h00–10h20
S. BALAU & S. PRAZERES)
"Are Geoparks webpages attractive
to potential tourists? Some results
of an evaluation procedure" (D. I.
9h20–9h40
9h40–10h00
Geotourism and Geoparks
Guy Martini │ European and Global
Geoparks Network
"Valuation strategy of geosites –
interpretation actions and the
promotion of Geotourism in Arouca
Geopark" (L. VASQUEZ)
"(Maestrazgo Geopark + Dinópolis
Territory) = A decade
fostering geotourism in Teruel,
Spain" (L. ALCALÁ)
"Cultural sustainability and Rural
development in Qeshm Geopark
(IRAN)" (N. TORABI FARSANI, C. COELHO &
PEREIRA, D. RAMOS & W. MEDINA)
C. COSTA)
“Geotourism” magazine – 6 years of
activity within the geological
tourism issues” (T. SLOMKA, M. DOKTOR
“The aspiring Azores Geopark: meet
volcanoes with taste, aroma and
emotions” (J.C. NUNES, M.P. COSTA &
10h00–10h20
& E.M. WELC)
10h20–10h40
D. Domingos
“Geoaudio - Geotourism reinvented” (N. ÁVILA, S. BALAU & S.
E.A. LIMA)
10h20–10h40
“Iberian Pyrite Belt Geosites valorisation of the geodiversity
PRAZERES)
based in the geopark(s) model(s)”
(J.X. MATOS, Z. PEREIRA & J.T. OLIVEIRA)
Geosites Coffee-break
10h40–11h00
Room
11h00–12h30
12h30–14h00
14h00–18h00
19h00
21h00
D. Domingos
Round table: “Geoparks: excellence territories for the Geotourism development?”
Chair: Rúben Obadia │ Publituris
António Carlos Duarte │ AGA – Arouca Geopark Association Executive Coordinator
Armindo Jacinto │ President of Naturtejo Geopark
João Carlos Nunes │ Açores Geopark Association Scientific Coordinator
Luis Alcalá │ Maestrazgo Geopark Scientific Coordinator
Marie-Louise Frey │ Messel Pit UNESCO World Heritage Site
Guy Martini │ European and Global Geoparks Network
Tiago Rodrigues │ Marketing Director of Soltrópico Tourism Agency*
Jesús Ramón Alarcón Martos │ Tourism Officer of Naturtejo Geopark for Spain
Pedro Pedrosa │ Co-founder of A2Z Adventures & A2Z Consulting by Ytravel, lda.
Lunch break (not included)
Fieldtrip in Northeastern Arouca Geopark
LEADERS: Daniela Rocha and Ricardo Neves
Chestnut Festival – Common yard of Monastery of Arouca. Dinner available but not
included. Night party. Co-organized with Assembleia Bar and Casa do Povo Cultural and
Sports Association of Arouca
Theater “Quadras, lanternas e teatrinho” - Cloister of Monastery of Arouca.
Co-organized with Semente do Futuro
12th of November 2011 I saturday
Room
Panel 7
Chair
9h00–9h20
Capítulo
Geotourism and Cooperation
Networks
José Brilha │ University of Minho
“Geo-Mining Routes at Estremoz
Anticline, Portugal” (R. MARTINS, P.
Room
Panel 8
Chair
9h00–9h20
FALÉ & L. LOPES)
JOUKES, I. COSTA & V. PEREIRA)
“Mining Villages Itinerary” (J.C.PINHO,
9h20–9h40
9h40–10h00
A. DUARTE, M. BELÉM, C.FERREIRA & L.
FERREIRA)
“The Guide of the Portuguese
geological and mines sites: an
example of institutional
Cooperation” (A. PAZ, D. ROCHA, A.
9h20–9h40
10h00–10h20
“Geotourism and similar concepts –
an overview” (C. FERREIRA)
“Walking trails in the North
International Douro Cliffs” (M.
9h40–10h00
DUARTE, A. SÁ & J. B. LEMOS)
“Tourism destination demands on
products, geological heritage and
sustainable development: Socioeconomic model at Messel Pit WHS,
Germany, Lighthouse for the
destination and the Geopark” (M.-L.
D. Domingos
Geotourism and the North of
Portugal region
Melchior Moreira │ Porto and
North of Portugal Tourism Entity
“The Borralha mines in Montalegre:
a future geotourism attraction” (V.
10h00–10h20
GOMES, L. SOUSA, A. ALENCOÃO, A.
SERÔDIO, H. MOREIRA, J. SANTOS, L.
QUARESMA, R. GABRIEL & S. MENDONÇA)
“Interpretation of natural and built
landscape, key for sustainable
tourism. Castelo de Paiva a case
study” (P. C. MACHADO CARDONA)
FREY)
10h20–10h40
“The European Charter for
Sustainable Tourism in Protected
Areas and Global Geoparks, a
common road towards
10h20–10h40
“Geotourism for all in Valongo
Palaeozoic Park” (H. COUTO & A.
LOURENÇO)
10h40–11h00
Room
11h00–12h00
12h00–14h00
14h00–18h00
19h00
sustainability” (P. CASTRO & S. ALVES)
Jelly and Fruit Coffee-break
D. Domingos
Closing ceremony
Cecília Meireles │ Secretary of State for Tourism*
Melchior Moreira │ President of the Porto and North of Portugal Tourism Entity
Mário Rui Silva │ Executive Member of the ON.2
José Artur Neves │ Mayor of Arouca Municipality
Margarida Belém │ President of the Board of Directors of AGA - Arouca Geopark
Association
Lunch break (not included)
Field trip in southern Arouca Geopark
LEADERS: Alexandra Paz and Artur Abreu Sá
Chestnut Festival – Common yard of Monastery of Arouca. Dinner available but not
included. Night party. Co-organized with Assembleia Bar and Casa do Povo Cultural and
Sports Association of Arouca
13th of November 2011 I sunday
8h00–16h00
8h00
9h30
12h30
12h45
13h00
15h30
16h00
Trip to Douro River
LEADER: Artur Abreu Sá
Departure time to Porto
Visit to the Port Wine Cellars – Sandeman Wine Cellars
Boarding at Quay of Vila Nova de Gaia – Barca Douro Lda.
LEADER: Cristina Ferreira
Appetizers service
Lunch on board
Landing at Quay of Vila Nova de Gaia
Transfer to the Oporto International Airport
*under confirmation