The Local Organization Committee is preparing 3 alternatives for technical visits, to be held on 11th April. The technical visits will allow the participants to take contact with the dynamics of the coastal region of central Portugal, which is characterized by sandy beaches with extensive erosion problems and important coastal protection structures. The 3 tours will be performed at the same time and thus, the participants needs to make an option on which to attend. The technical visits require registration and the payment of 50 euros fee.
The technical visits are subject to the weather conditions on the planned day.
For logistical reasons, the number of participants in each technical visit may be limited. In that case, the selection of participants will be based on the order of registration.
Technical visit 1: Aveiro coastal stretch, from Esmoriz to Furadouro, and Aveiro Harbour
This technical visit offers a view of the Portuguese coastal stretch Esmoriz – Furadouro, where participants will have the opportunity to visit several sandy beaches and get an overview of the coastal interventions carried out over time, to stabilize and mitigate the shoreline retreat, that reached, in some areas, about 300 m in the past 60 years. The tour also includes a visit to the Aveiro Harbour, whose jetties fix the entrance to the Aveiro lagoon. Before the return to the University of Aveiro, a quick sightseeing of touristic points, such as Barra lighthouse and the typical houses of Costa Nova Beach, will be taken.
Program (schedules are indicative and may have adjustments):
Technical visit 2: Figueira da Foz coastal stretch and harbour
This technical visit provides an overview of the Figueira da Foz coastal region, where participants will have the opportunity to visit several beaches and observe the interventions undertaken over time to stabilize the shoreline and mitigate the retreat affecting the beaches located at south of Figueira da Foz Harbour. These interventions include groins, longitudinal revetments, artificial nourishments, and dune reinforcement using geotubes. The tour also includes a visit to Figueira da Foz Harbour. During the return, a stop at the Serra da Boa Viagem offer stunning views of the cliffs near Cabo Mondego.
Program (schedules are indicative and may have adjustments):
Technical visit 3: Aveiro lagoon and São Jacinto dunes reserve
This technical visit provides a nice walk along the Dunes of São Jacinto, between the Lagoon and the Ocean, where a local guide will tell the story about the genesis of the lagoon and the sand spit. After the visit, the return trip to the city center will be on board of a boat, allowing to see part of the lagoon and the channels of the city of Aveiro, also known as the Venice of Portugal. The lunch will be provided while on board.
Program (schedules are indicative and may have adjustments):
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