Project@X - Starlight Hike
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Project@X - Starlight Hike

Fajão
The initiative brings the laboratory out of the classroom and combines design thinking, pedagogy, culture and project methodology with the strategic development of the Dark Sky Aldeias do Xisto project.

This May is the month in which the University of Aveiro returns to the villages, from 21 to 23. The return of Project@X, this time under the brand "Starlight Hike", in which the students of the Design course willfocus on the night sky in an holistic way: experience, artefacts, communication and interaction.

Project@X- "Starlight Hike" begins on 21 May, with a residency in the Aldeia do Xisto of Fajão, in Pampilhosa da Serra, where the foundations will be laid for the development of design concepts with the students of the Design Degree, the DeCA-UA - Department of Communication and Art of the University of Aveiro.  Immersion in the context of places, the close relationship with nature and with people is the compass for revitalising the region on the basis of its cultural uniqueness. Project@X brings the laboratory out of the classroom and combines design thinking, pedagogy, culture and project methodology with the strategic development of the Dark Sky Aldeias do Xisto project, to jointly stimulate the preservation of the night sky and tourism activity.
 


For Rui Simão, executive director of ADXTUR, "this project materialises the intervention culture of the Aldeias do Xisto, which has always sought to transform shortcomings into opportunities, calling on knowledge to interact with local resources, project new paths and mobilise partners and society to take advantage of them."


Dark Sky Aldeias do Xisto - Under the stars

The Aldeias do Xisto tregion has seen the quality of its skies recognised by the Starlight Foundation, awarding it the Starlight Tourism Destination certification. Alongside the excellent conditions of visibility, transparency, and darkness of the sky, this accreditation also attests to the commitment of public, private, and scientific bodies, and the readiness and quality of tourist services, augmented by the genuine interest of the resident community.

Dark Sky Aldeias do Xisto is led by ADXTUR, in partnership with the Dark Sky Alqueva Association, and is funded by Centro 2020 and Turismo de Portugal. Completing the network of initial partners are the Coimbra Region Intermunicipal Community, the Institute of Telecommunications of the University of Aveiro and the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto.

This combination of factors shapes the future for this region's relationship with the sky, which goes beyond mere observation to become a strategic focus that reconciles tourism development, integration with the Scientific and Technological System, social and environmental sustainability, the empowerment of people and the stimulation of the economy.

Throughout 2021, mainly during the summer months, this intensive programme will intersect with diverse arts, cultural and leisure events, anchored in the Aldeias do Xisto Entertainment Calendar.

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restaurants
O Pascoal Restaurant
O Pascoal Restaurant
Fajão
restaurants
As Beiras
As Beiras
Pampilhosa da Serra
lodging
Casas do Rio
Casas do Rio
Fajão
lodging
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casal Novo, Arganil
lodging
Casa dos Medronheiros
Casa dos Medronheiros
Cepos
lodging
Casa do Rosmaninho
Casa do Rosmaninho
Pardieiros
lodging
Casa do Alto
Casa do Alto
Benfeita
lodging
Casa da Moenda
Casa da Moenda
Benfeita
lodging
Adcasinha
Adcasinha
Adcasal, Arganil
village
Fajão
Fajão
offer
Dia e Noite no Centro da Natureza
Dia e Noite no Centro da Natureza
tour
PR2 PPS - Schist Trails of Fajão- Along the Ceira River
PR2 PPS - Schist Trails of Fajão- Along the Ceira River
tour
Estrada Panorâmica: Fajão - Janeiro de Baixo
Estrada Panorâmica: Fajão - Janeiro de Baixo
tour
PR1 PPS - Fajão Schist trails  – Climbing the cliffs
PR1 PPS - Fajão Schist trails – Climbing the cliffs
Casas do Rio
institutional
Junta de Freguesia de Fajão
Junta de Freguesia de Fajão
Fajão, Pampilhosa da Serra
heritage
Ponte de Fajão
Ponte de Fajão
institutional
União de Freguesias de Cepos e Teixeira
União de Freguesias de Cepos e Teixeira
associations
Comissão Melhoramentos do Soito
Comissão Melhoramentos do Soito
tour
PR9 PPS - Schist Villages Trail - Velho de Unhais Route
PR9 PPS - Schist Villages Trail - Velho de Unhais Route
offer
Astrofotografia no Observatório do Porto da Balsa - 30 de julho
Astrofotografia no Observatório do Porto da Balsa - 30 de julho
offer
Starlight Journey
Starlight Journey
tour
Via Ferrata of Santa Luzia
Via Ferrata of Santa Luzia
offer
Climb the Nature Center - Via Ferrata Barragem Santa Luzia
Climb the Nature Center - Via Ferrata Barragem Santa Luzia
offer
Escalada na Via Ferrata da Barragem Santa Luzia
Escalada na Via Ferrata da Barragem Santa Luzia
offer
Astrofotografia na Barragem de Santa Luzia - 27 de agosto
Astrofotografia na Barragem de Santa Luzia - 27 de agosto
offer
Night Laser Tag
Night Laser Tag
offer
Epic Adventure
Epic Adventure
offer
Night Canoeing on the Santa Luzia Dam
Night Canoeing on the Santa Luzia Dam
offer
Dia e Noite na Barragem de Santa Luzia
Dia e Noite na Barragem de Santa Luzia
tour
Cyclin'Portugal  Centre of Casal da Lapa (P18 - Blue)
Cyclin'Portugal Centre of Casal da Lapa (P18 - Blue)
tour
Cyclin'Portugal Centre of Casal da Lapa (P19 - Red)
Cyclin'Portugal Centre of Casal da Lapa (P19 - Red)
tour
Cyclin'Portugal Centre of Casal da Lapa (P20 - Black)
Cyclin'Portugal Centre of Casal da Lapa (P20 - Black)
tour
Cyclin'Portugal Centre of Casal da Lapa (P17 - Green)
Cyclin'Portugal Centre of Casal da Lapa (P17 - Green)
tour
PR8 PPS - Pampilhosa da Serra Schist Walking Trail – Unhais River Route
PR8 PPS - Pampilhosa da Serra Schist Walking Trail – Unhais River Route
offer
Adventure at Serra
Adventure at Serra
tour
PR3 PPS - Santa Luzia Dam Schist Routes
PR3 PPS - Santa Luzia Dam Schist Routes
tour
PR 1 AGN -  Benfeita Schist trail - The freshness of waterfalls
PR 1 AGN - Benfeita Schist trail - The freshness of waterfalls
Quinta da Palmeira – Country House Retreat & Spa
tour
Panoramic Road: Benfeita - Piódão
Panoramic Road: Benfeita - Piódão
heritage
Peace Tower
Peace Tower
village
Benfeita
Benfeita
institutional
Junta de Freguesia de Benfeita
Junta de Freguesia de Benfeita
Benfeita, Arganil

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