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An interactive dashboard with statistical data on boreholes, accessible through the LNEG Borehole core collection, is now available on the Sondabase page. In addition to displaying a map with the location of the boreholes, the dashboard shows the total number and total length in meters of archived boreholes, together with graphs that illustrate these statistics broken down by the various LNEG archives.

Discover the new app dedicated to searching for and viewing information about Geosites – locations of significant geological interest in Portugal, integrated into the National Inventory of Geological Heritage. Specifically developed for mobile devices, the app allows users to explore national Geosites and locate points of interest on the map for future visits.

Check out the Geological Map of Spain and Portugal at a 1:1,000,000 scale in the Viewer. This map, published by the IGME in 2015, has been modified according to INSPIRE specifications for the Geology theme, with the information layers provided as Geological Units, classified according to the lithologies and ages of the INSPIRE vocabularies.

We invite you to consult the new National Inventory of Geological Heritage, available in the Databases section. This inventory results from the integration of the geosite databases from LNEG and the University of Minho, and gathers information about the geological heritage present in the national territory. Its content is intended for scientific, technical, and educational purposes, supporting nature conservation policies and land-use planning.

The first Geological Map of the city of Lisbon, published in 1940 by the Geological Services of Portugal, is now available in the Section of Historical Geological Cartography. The work, of a posthumous nature, was created based on the field notes and detailed work of P. Choffat and J. C. Berkeley-Cotter.

Download the shapefiles of the five scenarios to support the definition of potential Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas (RAA) (solar photovoltaic and wind), in natural areas or territories.

Discover the new section "Unmanned Aircraft Data Download", included in Open Data. You can download data obtained by uAS within the scope of LNEG studies, in mining areas or of geological interest.

Discover and download the new OffShorePlan project maps in GeoTIFF format. These maps represent the potential of the renewable marine energies for mainland Portugal by mapping the wind and wave energy resources for the reference height of 100 metres – case wind and sea surface – case wave.

See the Potencial Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas (PRAAs) Map, which aims to identify the areas with the least sensitivity for the location of renewable electricity production units (solar photovoltaic and wind). The work presented here assessed the potential for implementing these units in natural areas or territories.

New images of the geological maps are available for download. The work carried out was aimed at improving the georeferencing of the maps previously made available, so it is recommended that they be replaced with these. These new images can also be consulted in the Map Viewer.

The "Historical Geological Cartography" Section has been created on Open Data. Here you can now consult and download some of the old geological cartography from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The second version of Sheet 4 of the Geological Map of Portugal, scale 1:200 000, has been published, now available for viewing and download in the Open Data Section. You can also consult the mosaic of all sheets of this map on the Map Viewer.

The Geological Map of the Montesinho Natural Park (PNM), which is geologically located in the Central Iberian and Galicia - Trás-os-Montes Zones and has one of the most complex geological frameworks on the Iberian Peninsula, is now available for consultation and download in the Open Data section.

The Radiometric Map of Mainland Portugal (2013) is now available to view and download. It is a summary document of knowledge about natural radioactivity in mainland Portugal, enabling support for prospecting for mineral and geothermal resources, geological mapping and hazard studies.

The explanatory notes of the geological maps of Madeira and Azores archipelagos are now available for consultation and download, in the Open Data section.

Take a look at the Geological Map of Macau, on a scale of 1:5 000, published in 1992 by the Geological Services of Portugal and comprising the sheets of Macau, Taipa and Coloane. It shows the following lithostratigraphic groups: Palaeozoic metasediments, granitic and phyllonian rocks and superficial deposits.

Now it is possible to access the Mineral Potential Map of Mainland Portugal through the 2D Viewer, which shows the most favourable areas for the occurrence of mineral deposits of 9 groups of substances.

Get to know "Sheet 15-C - Pinhel" of the Geological Map of Portugal, on a scale of 1:50 000, published by LNEG in December 2023. You can now view and download this Sheet in the Open Data section.

You can now download in the Open Data Section the latest version of the "Map of Critical Raw Material Deposits in Mainland Portugal” consisting of a compilation of known occurrences and deposits that contain some of the Critical Raw Materials according to the last list published in December 2023.

You can now consult the latest version of the "Map of Critical Raw Material Deposits in Mainland Portugal" in the Map Viewer, consisting of a compilation of known occurrences and deposits that contain some of the Critical Raw Materials according to the last list published in December 2023.

The map of the Number of hours at full capacity (NEPs) in mainland Portugal, Azores and Madeira is now accessible for the purposes of quantification and accounting of the contribution of wind micro-production systems to systems according stated in Decree-Law no. 118/2013 of 20 August 2013.

Consult the 2D Viewer for the Geological Thematic Map of the Algarve Region - Barlavento Sheet, scale 1:100 000, harmonised according to the INSPIRE specifications.

You can now access the harmonised INSPIRE data for the Geological Map of Portugal at a scale of 1:50 000. The Geological Units have been classified according to lithology and age in accordance with the INSPIRE vocabularies.

The Harmonised Geological Map Data of Portugal, scale 1:1 000 000 is now available through the geoPortal 2D map viewer. You can access it going to THEMES and then INSPIRE or simply searching for the INSPIRE keyword.

A new section is available on the home page where you can access various videos to support the main sections of the geoPortal. You can also visit the LNEG Library and historical archive, and find out how to access its vast geoscientific collection.

The wind potential map “NEPs” - annual number of hours equivalent to the nominal power (hour/year), for mainland Portugal, is available for download in GeoTIFF format in the Open Data section for the height of 100m (500x500m pixel).

The Simplified Geological Map of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, on a scale of 1:75 000, was produced in 1999 by the Geological and Mining Institute and the Institute for Nature Conservation.

The magnetic anomaly map of southern Portugal is the result of integrating multiple aeromagnetic surveys conducted in the 1990s, with flight line spacings ranging from 200 m to 500 m. IGRF was removed from the measured magnetic field. The anomaly was interpolated onto a 500 m grid.

The gravity anomaly map of the Portuguese Sector of the Iberian Pyrite Belt is the result of integrating multiple terrestrial and aerial surveys conducted over several decades. These surveys were levelled and interpolated onto a 500 m grid. The Bouguer anomaly was calculated considering a crustal density of 2.6 g/cm3.

The geological mapping of the marble exploration nuclei of the Anticlinal of Estremoz was carried out between 2003 and 2008 with a thematic focus on supporting the industrial sector and land planning. The maps produced for the 5 exploration centers, allow us to distinguish the main varieties of marbles, as well as their tectonic structuring that greatly conditions their exploitation.

The disclosed geological maps allow us to know the spatial distribution of the limestone facies suitable for the production of ornamental limestones that have been in exploitation for about 3 decades and to evaluate the resources available in each of the producing areas.

This map aims to represent the terrain morphology, more specifically the slope between the different raster cells. The slope map uses a color gradient where lighter colors represent smoother slopes and darker colors steeper slopes. Slopes are represented in degrees and were obtained based on EU-DEM V1.1 (Copernicus Land product).

Map that represents the morphology of the land, more specifically the direction of exposure of a given slope. The direction of a given slope has a direct influence on factors such as vegetation cover, humidity, speed at which snow and ice melt, construction, etc. This map was built based on EU-DEM V1.1 (Copernicus Land product).

1st version of the mineralogical indeces dataset for Mainland Portugal. This dataset shows the predominance of different minerals with contrast that can support lithological discrimination, and aims to show spectral signatures compatible with different minerals, in a generic way, through band ratios in a single composite raster.

Multivariate analysis on a mosaic of Sentinel-2 multispectral images, using the Minimum Noise Fraction (MNF) algorithm, with three bands containing the main information. The synthesis of mosaic on which the algorithm is applied results from images referring to the years 2016, 2019 and 2021, for the territory of mainland Portugal.

In this section you can consult all the products and services available on the Energy and Geology geoPortal, and the respective available formats.

Check out our search engine, where you can search the content on the geoPortal, in order to find the information you are looking for.

The Ria Formosa Natural Park has an important set of geological values ​​of a scientific, educational and tourist nature which, although little known, should not only be disseminated but also protected. In this sense, we provide the Geological Map of the park and respective explanatory notes.

You can now access and download the Geological Map of Mainland Portugal, on a 1:2 000 000 scale, which was prepared by the Portuguese Geological Survey, within the scope of the publication of the Atlas of Portugal by the Portuguese Geographical Institute (2005).

The Peneda-Gerês National Park is one of the greatest natural attractions in Portugal, with a high geological and geomorphological value and a unique diversity of fauna and flora, heritage that must be preserved. Now you can access and download the Geological Map of the park and the respective explanatory notes.

The Geological Map of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, on a scale of 1:50 000, is now available for download in the Open Data section. In addition to the letter, the respective explanatory notes is also available.

You can now access the Lisbon Metropolitan Area Geological Map, on a 1:100 000 scale. The main objective of this map was to carry out a synthesis of the geology of the Metropolitan Area of ​​Lisbon at this scale.

You can now consult and download the Simplified Geological Map of the Islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, which also includes a guide with the main sites of geological and tourist interest. This work was achieved with the aim of establishing support for scientific tourism in the two largest islands of the Madeira Archipelago.

Access and download the Geological Map of the Municipality of Lisbon, on a scale of 1:10 000, which was published by the Instituto Geológico e Mineiro in 1985, to support the study of seismic risk microzoning in the municipality of Lisbon.

The Serra da Estrela Natural Park covers a mountainous area, located in the center-east of Portuguese territory, constituting one of the most extensive national protected areas. Now you can access and download the Simplified Geological Map of the Natural Park, published in 1999.

The International Douro Natural Park (PNDI) has a very rich geological heritage, being inserted in one of the most emblematic areas of the geology of mainland Portugal, as some of the oldest rocks in our territory occur there. Now you can access and download the PNDI Geological Map.

Access and download the Simplified Geological Map of the Vale do Côa Archaeological Park and respective explanatory notes. This map was published in the year 2000, and is a fundamental tool for the knowledge of geology, geomorphology and local seismicity.

Consult and download the simplified geological map of the PNSAC, published in 2015 with the aim of contributing to the knowledge and exploration of the Natural Park. This map also includes a route of geosites that aims to promote the conservation and enhancement of the geological heritage of this area.

The Simplified Geological Map of the Municipality of Góis was prepared in 2014 by the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology, at the request of the Municipality of Góis. This map consists of the geology of the Municipality of Góis and also a brochure containing the main Geosites.

View and download the Geological Map of the Noudar Nature Park. This map was edited in 2008, jointly by the National Institute of Engineering, Technology and Innovation, the Noudar Nature Park and the Alqueva Development and Infrastructure Company.

Access and download the images of the Geological Map of the Douro Demarcated Region, published in 2004. This map was created with the aim of supporting the lithogeochemical characterization of the Formations of the Douro Group, in the Douro Demarcated Region.

The vector layers of the Geological Map of Portugal, scale 1:1 000 000 are already available for download, in shapefile and geopackage formats.

The Geological Map of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, scale of 1:400 000, is now available for download in the Open Data section. This map was edited in 2014 by LNEG, under a cooperation protocol involving the Instituto de Tropical Scientific Research, the General Directorate of Geology and Mines of Guinea-Bissau and Portuguese Cooperation.

LNEG developed work with a view to the future identification of “Go-To Areas” for the location of renewable energy production units in mainland Portugal. The work took place within the scope of an informal Working Group, coordinated by LNEG and involving the following entities: APA, DGEG, DGT, ICNF and DGPC.

Explore in the new Earth Observation Viewer the multitemporal images captured by two optical satellites, Sentinel 2 (Copernicus) and Landsat (NASA). Use different algorithms to highlight specific characteristics, depending on the selected spectral range, from the point of view of geology, bathymetry, vegetation, agriculture, among others.

In the new 3D Viewer you can explore the Earth from different angles, zooming in to the appropriate scale for each location and incorporating the relief of the Earth's surface in the analysis. You can also superimpose some selected maps in the areas of Energy and Geology on the terrain.

The Geological Map of the Northeast Sector of Bragança, produced as part of the Doctoral thesis of Doctor Carlos Meireles in 2012, is now available for download, and which contains an adaptation of the surveys of the 1st edition of the Espinhosela and Deilão geological maps and new surveys.

A new section called "International Geological Cartography" was created in the Open Data, which allows the download of varied international geological cartography, in which the Portuguese Geological Service was involved.

Several maps of the Wind and Wave Atlas, developed within the scope of the OffShorePlan Project, were added for download, with the aim of promoting the implementation of offshore renewable energy systems on the Portuguese coast.

The Portuguese Atlas of Sustainable Green H2 is now available in the Map Viewer, a georeferenced information-based tool that complies with criteria defined in the construction of scenarios to assess the suitability of the location of green hydrogen production projects in the Portuguese mainland.

The EXPLORA project - Definition of new vectors of geological, geophysical and geochemical knowledge for the northern region of Neves-Corvo, aims to characterize the geological, geochemical and geophysical models of this important mining center in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, down to depths of about 1500 m.

The maps of the GEO_FPI project – Transfrontier Observatory for the Geo-economic Enhancement of the Iberian Pyrite Belt project are now available for download. This project aimed to update all the geological information available on the referred region, having created a harmonized cartography of both sides of the Portuguese-Spanish border, unifying the available information.

In supplement to the Hydrogeological Map of Portugal, scale 1:200 000 in raster format, the vector version of Sheet 1 and Sheet 6 is now available in the Map Viewer. These cartographic documents provide a synthesis of hydrogeological knowledge at the regional level.

Images of the Geological Map of the Algarve Region, scale 1:100 000 are now available for download in the Open Data section.

Images of the Geological Map of Madeira Islands are now available for download in the Open Data section.

The Hydrogeological Map Portugal and the Mineral Springs of Portugal Map are now available for download in the Open Data section, both at a scale of 1:1 000 000

The image of the Geological Map of Portugal at a scale of 1:500 000 is now available for download in the Open Data section

Images and respective explanatory notes of the sheets 1, 2, 7 and 8 of the Geological Map of Portugal at a scale of 1:200 000 are now available for download in the Open Data section.

The Hydrogeological Map of the Algarve Coast and the Sources and Contamination Risk Map of the Entre-Douro-e-Minho Region are now available for download in the Open Data section, both at a scale of 1:100 000

Images and respective explanatory notes of the sheets of the Hydrogeological Map of Portugal at 1:200 000 scale are now available for download, in the Open Data section.

The images of sheets 4 and 6 of the Geological Chart of Portugal at a scale of 1:200 000 are now available for download in the Open Data section.

The image of the Geological Map of Portugal at a scale of 1:1 000 000 is now available for download in the Open Data section

Service that allows you to download information about energy resources for free.

Service that allows you to download information about Mineral Resources for free.

The ROP Portal is the result of the extensive activity of characterization and dissemination of the Portuguese natural stones developed by LNEG. It contains technical data sheets of the main lithotypes and georeferenced quarrying sites. Allows you to carry out various types of searches.

This map depicts the main metallic mineralizations of the region where the Portuguese South Zone is located, between Lisbon and Seville, being referenced in its magnitude, substance and morphology, on a harmonized geological base, with unified criteria between Portugal and Spain.

Cross-border geological map of 1:200 000, in which the geological legend on both sides of the border was harmonized, with unified criteria between Spain and Portugal. Product resulting from the GEO-FPI project carried out in 2020 by IGME and LNEG.

This map was developed to integrate the 2nd version of the ROP Portal. It contains points, which correspond to the geographic coordinates (central) of the sites where the natural stones listed on the ROP Portal are quarried, including access to the Technical Data Sheets of the main lithotypes quarried in Portugal.

This map shows the main explorations and signs of industrial rocks and minerals of the region where the Portuguese South Zone is located, between Lisbon and Seville, with indication of its state, size, use and substance.

This map of "Critical Raw Material Deposits in Mainland Portugal" is a compilation of known occurrences and deposits that contain some of the Critical Raw Materials according to the last list published in September 2020.

Raster version of the Hydrogeological Map of mainland Portugal consisting of published sheets, on a scale of 1:200 000. It is a cartographic document with hydrogeological synthesis information to support the management and planning of regional underground water resources.

Raster version of the geological cartography of the Azores Archipelago, consisting of the leaves of the Pico, Santa Maria, São Jorge, São Miguel and Terceira Islands (at a scale of 1:50 000) and leaves of the Corvo, Faial, Flores and Graciosa Islands (scale 1:25 000).

Raster version of the geological cartography of the Madeira Archipelago, consisting of the leaves of the Madeira and Desertislands (scale 1:50 000) and leaves of the Islands of Porto Santo and Selvagens (scale 1:25 000).

The Geological Map of the Portuguese South Zone, on a scale of 1:400 000, contains a harmonized geological legend on both sides of the border, with unified criteria between Spain and Portugal.

This map was produced by the National Institute of Engineering, Technology and Innovation in 2004 and aims to support the lithogeochemical characterization of the Formations of the Douro Group, in the Douro Demarcated Region.

The Mineral Deposits Charter of Portugal on a scale of 1:200 000, contains the location of the country's mineral deposits represented, presenting some of its main attributes (name, concessions, substances, mineralogical association, geographic data, dimension, productions, tonnages, genetic type and morphology).