Coordinates
GD: 40.149671 -7.927843
DMS: 40°8′58.82″N 7°55′40.23″W
UTM: 29T 591319 4444920
nature and leisure
A project that unites tourism, science, pedagogy, and territorial development.
The Geoscope – Fajão Astronomical Observatory is a multidisciplinary project, a convergence point that unites tourism, science, pedagogy, and territorial development. It promotes immersion in the journey of knowledge and challenges us to reflect on our place in the cosmos and on the planet. The structure consists of a dome and a Kiosk located in the village.
The Dome, a semi-spherical steel dome, 7.5 meters high and 15 meters in diameter, is a place of observation and sensory knowledge at the top of Fajão. It's a free-entry and access observation structure, but if you do not have a scheduled organized visit, it is advisable to bring your own equipment.
The Kiosk is a reception and welcoming space that integrates theoretical and practical content, with models and virtual reality, and playful-pedagogical activities. At the Kiosk, you can also check the calendar of events and dark sky observations and guided visits with certified tour operators.
There are already observation programs that you can schedule on the BookinXisto website at the following links:
- Night Canoeing on the Santa Luzia Dam – Starlight Journey
- Night Walk – Starlight Journey
- Journey by Starlight at the Geoscope (Fajão)
KIOSK HOURS
April - October
Wednesday and Thursday: 4 PM – 10 PM
Friday and Saturday: 4 PM – Midnight
Sunday: 2 PM – 6 PM
November - March
Wednesday to Saturday: 2 PM – 8 PM
Sunday: 2 PM – 6 PM
Closed on December 25th
