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Lousã and Schist Villages Full Day Private Tour from the West
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Lousã and Schist Villages Full Day Private Tour from the West
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Dec 30
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Dec 31
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Jan 1
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Lousã and Schist Villages Full Day Private Tour from the West
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Highlights
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit Lousã and the magical schist villages along its surrounding mountains. Breathtaking views and nature at its finest are constant here, and with some luck, you might find some wild animals in their natural habitat.
Besides that, Tugabuddies is a sightseeing tour agency that has been creating and delivering customized tours through the Center and West of Portugal (and a few other stunning places) since April 2016.
We focus on carefully preparing each experience to meet all customer’s expectations and tastes. Our team’s work is based on the passion we all share for our home country, Portugal, but also on knowledge, experience and a great will to serve with care and quality.
We won’t just be your tour guide; we will be Your Portuguese Best Friend!
Itinerary
Castelo de Arouce - Lousa
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAlso known as Arouce Castle, it forms part of one of the first defensive lines created in the second half of the 11th century to control the southern accesses to Coimbra. According to an ancient legend, the castle has this name because it was built by the Moor emir Arunce to protect his daughter Peralta and his treasures, after he was defeated and expelled from Conimbriga.Cascata da Praia Fluvial de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeClose to the Castle you can find the river beach complex of Our Lady of Mercy. Here, the main attractions are small cascade where you can refresh yourself and a swing over the water ready for a loving picture.3RV4+J45
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHidden away in a small valley, Cerdeira was a village of schist houses at risk of disappearing after agricultural activity was abandoned in the middle of the 20th Century. In 2000, two families that had been friends for years decided to unite in the recovery of some houses of the village. Gradually, the Cerdeira Village project started to gain form till 2018, when it became Cerdeira - Home for Creativity, a community of arts where creativity and nature serves all purposes.Candal
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn the river basin of São João creek, nestles this natural amphitheatre housing named Candal. Benefiting from the ease of access compared to other villages, Candal is generally regarded as the most developed of the schist villages and is one of the most visited.Aldeia do Talasnal
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFor a long time now, Talasnal is the schist village of Serra da Lousã that has lent the most visibility and charm to the group. Its size and layout, together with many details of the restoration of its houses, confere to this magical place a unique aura. Also, is a village that seduces us through the mouth with some of the mountain's best delicacies.Aldeia do Casal Novo
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSurrounded by endless green, Casal Novo is the living in the country dream come true. Little by little, this village, which was once abandoned, has been regaining inhabitants to its relatively large schist houses where overlooks and balconies break the monotony. A steep staircase, which is also the main street, leads to two threshing floors from which you can see the view over the beautiful Serra da Lousã.Aldeia do Chiqueiro
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt is believed that it once was an important mountain village, but nowadays, Chiqueiro is one of the smallest schist villages. Despite that, it captivates visitors right from the first glance. To stroll through the chapel, the tank and the fountain, while observing the schist houses, where people still live as they did in ancient times, or just enjoy the magnificent landscape, are simple but truly rewarding pleasures.Passadico da Ribeira das Quelhas
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOn these wooden walkways that run along the right bank of Ribeira das Quelhas, near the village of Coentral, we will take a walk where it will be possible to observe some of the wonders that Serra da Lousã hides, such as cascades and crags.Trevim Swing
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA swing with a breathtaking view over the entire Serra da Lousã and its surroundings, the best way to end a wonderful day.
What's included
INCLUDED
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable guide
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Gratuities
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Evora de Alcobaca, Portugal
Provider
Tugabuddies
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