Schist villages
A group of mountain hamlets of dark schist houses, restored and linked by walking trails through the woods.
Verified: 2026-04-06
Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
A group of mountain hamlets of dark schist houses, restored and linked by walking trails through the woods.
Verified: 2026-04-06
The best-known schist village of the Serra da Lousã, with stone lanes, small restaurants and views over the valley.
A schist village climbing a steep slope beside a stream, easy to reach from the mountain road.
A small medieval castle hidden in a wooded valley above the town, with a river beach and chapels nearby.
A group of chapels perched on rocks above the river, next to the castle, with a pool for swimming in summer.
Clear mountain pools and river beaches, such as Senhora da Piedade and Bogueira, ideal in summer.
Verified: 2026-04-06
An 18th-century baroque manor house in the town centre, now a hotel.