From the Schist Villages of Lousã to the Mills of Penacova
From the Schist Villages of Lousã to the Mills of Penacova
Schist villages have already been dubbed “magic villages”, their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic. These structures, which date back to medieval times, emanate an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they are found due to the need to settle for pastoral and agricultural activities. During this adventure, we will take you to discover some of the most beautiful Schist villages in Serra da Lousã, as well as the breathtaking landscapes that this unique place has to offer…In the afternoon we will visit Penacova, the village “where Nature lives”, where “you can breathe good air”, a place that awaits you and where the Mondego river will guide you!
Follow and listen to the melody of the waters of the River Mondego and the River Alva, feel the “good air” of Penacova contouring your face and discover windmills and watermills while the green mountains will accompany you.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Aldeia de Gondramaz
Visit to the shale village
30 minutesAldeia do Talasnal
Visit to the shale village
45 minutesAldeia do Casal Novo
Visit to the shale village
20 minutesPraia Fluvial de Vimieiro
river pool with water mills and leisure space
30 minutesMoinhos da Serra da Atalhada
Complex of ancient windmills
20 minutesMoinhos de Gavinhos
Complex of ancient windmills
30 minutesIncluded
- Private transportation
- Snacks - regional product
- Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course
- Photos of the tour
- Personal Accident and Liability Insurance
Not Included
- Lunch - lunch NOT included (restaurants available or possibility of having a picnic)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Your safety is our priority. Venture safely with us!
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.