Jeep Tour though Tungsten Mines of Arouca Geopark, near Porto

Jeep Expedition: The Secret Tungsten Mines of Arouca Geopark! Embark on a Jeep expedition through the legendary Magic Mountains of Arouca, where wild landscapes hide some of the most fascinating secrets of recent European history. This immersive adventure takes you to the abandoned mining complexes of Regoufe and Rio de Frades, places of outstanding scientific, cultural and archaeological value. During World War II, these two mines stood on opposite sides of history: Regoufe supplied the Allied forces, while Rio de Frades was exploited by Nazi Germany. Both extracted tungsten, a strategic mineral crucial for military technology at the time. Guided by expert locals, you’ll uncover stories of hardship, and survival, while exploring remote mountain villages frozen in time. For true thrill-seekers, the experience includes the chance to enter the underground mine tunnels, stepping directly into the shadows of history. Drive the mountain. Enter the mines. Relive history.

Jeep Expedition: The Secret Tungsten Mines of Arouca Geopark! Embark on a Jeep expedition through the legendary Magic Mountains of Arouca, where wild landscapes hide some of the most fascinating secrets of recent European history. This immersive adventure takes you to the abandoned mining complexes of Regoufe and Rio de Frades, places of outstanding scientific, cultural and archaeological value. During World War II, these two mines stood on opposite sides of history: Regoufe supplied the Allied forces, while Rio de Frades was exploited by Nazi Germany. Both extracted tungsten, a strategic mineral crucial for military technology at the time. Guided by expert locals, you’ll uncover stories of hardship, and survival, while exploring remote mountain villages frozen in time. For true thrill-seekers, the experience includes the chance to enter the underground mine tunnels, stepping directly into the shadows of history. Drive the mountain. Enter the mines. Relive history.