Lousã Schist Villages


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From $59.78

3 reviews   (5.00)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: portugal, portugal

TicketType: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Despite the vestiges of human presence dating all the way back to the prehistoric era, it is only during the Medieval Ages that populations started to settle on this territory. From a count of 27 historic villages that make part of the “Schist Villages Network”, our visit will focus mainly on two of them - Candal and Talasnal - which contain constructions dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. These are located at the Lousã Mountain, a few kilometers away from the city of Coimbra!


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Coffee and/or Tea

Snacks

Soda/Pop


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 6 - 90

Additional Info

  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Lousa Castle
Sightseeing of the castle

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aldeia do Talasnal
we'll visit 2 typical schist villages

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Scenic and Fascinating Trip
gusg986, 02-06-2022
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of taking a day tour through the charming Schist villages outside Coimbra with Sara and were delighted as we learned so much about this ancient region. As a native of Coimbra and all things Portugal, her love for this wonderful scenic region is unparalleled. Sara is patient, engaging, and a real story teller. The day simply flew by and we saw so much of the region, and the villages of Talasnal and Candal, topped off with an unforgettable lunch at O Burgo in Lousã. We would recommend taking this tour for anyone seeking to gain an appreciation of this off the beaten path area filled with charming villages and scenic vistas. Obrigado Sara for such a wonder tour!
Magnifique randonnée d’une journée ou plus
yucamax, 25-05-2022
Si vous aimez la randonnée, vous devez absolument passer par Lousa pour y découvrir les villages de schiste. Non seulement les villages sont magnifiques, mais le chemin de randonnée est bien indiqué et tout simplement charmant.

La première montée vers Casal de Novo était rude, mais ensuite ça devient plus facile. Il y a plusieurs ruisseaux et cascades. Attention de vous apporter suffisamment d’eau pour le trajet. Pour l’accès aux pistes de randonnée, il est plus aisé de suivre la route pour se rendre jusqu’au château de Lousa. Juste à côté, il y a une carte très détaillée avec tous les circuits et les informations les concernant.
Sara was a wonderful...
Claudia_G, 07-12-2021
Sara was a wonderful guide and showed us such beautiful places! We had a great time in the Schist villages and hope to stay longer the next time we are here. Good thing Sara has so many different itineraries and works with travelers!




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