Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain

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1. Cerdeira is a magical place. At the entrance to the village, a small bridge leads us to a handful of houses peeping through the foliage. It seems like we are crossing the portal to a fantasy world. Everything appears perfect in this deeply romantic setting. The slate path points the way to a spring hidden among lush vegetation. Between steep slopes rent by watercourses tumbling down from higher up, Cerdeira nestles in the most bucolic of surroundings. This is a village that art and creativity have helped to refound. Indeed, at certain times of the year, the village becomes alive with events that combine art and botany.

   30 min

2. Benefiting from the ease of access provided by the National Highway, Candal is generally regarded as the most developed of the mountain villages and is one of the most visited. Its inhabitants are used to being joined by holiday and weekend visitors who flock here in search of pure air and good company.

   30 min

3. Here nature reigns. For a long time now, this is the Schist Village of the Lousã Mountain that has lent most visibility and charm because of the many details of the restoration of its houses. And also by the way the village seduces us through the mouth.

   30 min

4. Passing along the unpaved road, the presence of Casal Novo almost escapes us. The village lies in a fold on the steeply sloping, north-facing hillside and the woodland surrounding the village hides its outline.

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5. Gondramaz is a completely restored shale village with about 50 houses where there is a tourist resort and where we will have a coffee.

   30 min

6. Cadaval Cimeiro and Cadaval Fundeiro are two abandoned shale villages that burned twice in the 1980s. There we will hike between the two.

   30 min

7. Aigra Velha is the highest altitude Schist Village (770 metres), not far from the summits of the Lousã Mountain, but easy to get to. It is a small place, but one with wide horizons. The landscape surrounding the village makes all the difference. Here everything is simple and done following the natural cycle of nature that is all around us. * - Only Full day tour.

   30 min

8. ith its simple plan of low schist buildings, Aigra Nova consists of three small streets that cross the village. Its spring and the mild climate favour agriculture and broad pastures. In this living village there are market gardens, livestock, donkeys and many activities that will surprise the visitor. * - Only Full day tour.

   30 min

9. This village is the perfect result of construction in a combination of schist and quartzite. A centuries-old chestnut guards the entrance to the village. * - Only Full day tour. The local topography dictated that the village developed along a promontory, making it seem that the houses are defying the laws of equilibrium and the force of gravity. The village of Pena takes full advantage of the crystal clear waters of the stream. Alongside it, the Penedos de Góis offer adventure for the daring.

   30 min

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• 5Highlight of Portugal

  The trip with Alfredo to the mountains and experiencing the beauty and tranquility of the schist villages has been the highlight of my time in Portugal

  Margaret_Sseptember 2026via Viator

• 5Magical experience and tour.

  This is a special tour with a special guide. My wife and I had the best four hour magical afternoon with Alfredo. The shale villages of the hills are spectacular and something uniquely different in Portugal. Thank you. Highly recommend this tour and experience.

  webbseptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5This is a unique...

  This is a unique experience. The villages are amazing to wander through, and the history provided by Alfredo gave it meaning and context. This was a highlight of my trip to Portugal.

  Lisa_Mseptember 2026via Viator

• 5Wonderful Tour!!!

  We booked this tour last minute during our visit to Coimbra and could not have been more pleased with everything! Alfredo was such a wonderful tour guide. His genuine love for the area and nature made our trip so enjoyable. The shiest villages are amazing hidden gems. All of our stops include fun little art or coffee shops. Gelato and Chestnut liqueur are a must! Do not hesitate to book a tour today!!!

  251jacquelineyjuli 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Spectacular Views, Tasty Treats, & Interesting History.

  Meeting place was central and easy to find. Alfredo was friendly and knowledgeable; he made suggestions at the village restaurant to try the local Chestnut treats and liquor and it was fantastic! The village views shouldn't be missed! It was a great trip and I was very satisfied.

  Sean_Cjuli 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent afternoon in the schists!

  Gorgeous landscapes up in the mountains near Coimbra! Alfredo was an informed and pleasant guide who drove us the whole way, talking to us about the land, people, recent fire, how the villages are being transformed, etc. Definitely wear good outdoor shoes (not sandals) to climb all the staircases (as many or little as you want) to explore the winding pathways of the villages. We stopped in a little cafe up there, also at an artists shoppe, and were completely on time of four hours. Excellent pictures taken and a reprieve from the museums, buildings, traffic, tourists in town. Lovely!

  KarenEjuni 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Coimbra

• Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 209 experiences we list in Coimbra.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 209.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Coimbra

Coimbra is a hill city on the Mondego River in central Portugal, home to a centuries-old university, a baroque library and its own style of fado.

Coimbra rises above the Mondego River in central Portugal and was the country's capital in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Its university, founded in 1290 and settled in Coimbra from 1537, is the oldest in Portugal, and the old campus on the hill is a UNESCO site with the gilded Joanina Library and a tall clock tower. Students still wear black academic capes.

Top-ranked sights in Coimbra: University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra).

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