Oeste UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2024, in Portugal. 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 renowned estates such as Quinta do Sanguinhal and Quinta das Cerejeiras.