SÃO JORGE PARK’S HOUSE
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The São Jorge Park’s House was housed in the building of the old Primary School of Norte Grande and intends to show visitors the different valences of the Nature Park. It has a permanent exhibition called “Tesouros do Parque” (Park Treasures), with a map of the island with information about its different protected areas classified by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and several information supports about the Nature Park, including themes such as geology, biodiversity and heritage. In the main room is a children play area with educational games about the Azores and environmental awareness. There is also a multimedia area, which provides information about the Ramsar Sites and sounds of nature, as well as a photography exhibition of São Jorge protected areas by Paulo Henrique Silva. End the visit in the auditorium, viewing several documentaries about Whaling and Fajãs de São Jorge.
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LOCATION
Estrada Regional, s/n - Norte Grande, 9800-132 Velas GPS: 38º40’12,852’’N ; 28º03’34,502’’W
CONTACTS
(+351) 295 417 018 // pnsjorge.casadoparque@azores.gov.pt
HOW TO GET THERE
São Jorge Nature Park
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Leaving from Velas village, go northwest direction. After about 1 kilometre is a roundabout on which you should take the second exit into the Regional Road 1-2A. Follow about 500 metres until the sign indicating “Nortes” and follow that direction. Proceed about 15 kilometres, arriving at Norte Grande parish. One will find a junction on the left with the indication for “Fajã do Ouvidor”, which one should follow. Proceed about 100 metres and one will find, on the left, the Park’s House.
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