Pueblos de esquisto en la montaña Lousa
Descripción
El Veado Verde / Green Deer te reta a vivir una experiencia en el Montaña Lousa. Venga con nosotros y visite los hermosos y pintorescos Pueblos Schist de la Montaña Lousa. Pasaremos por bosques de pinos, castaños, robles y hayas donde podremos encontrar ciervos, jabalíes, zorros y ardillas. Es una experiencia maravillosa y gratificante que incluye actividades offroad, senderismo y visitas a los pueblos de esquisto. Es un tour de 4 horas (u 8 horas) con Coimbra como punto de recogida. ¡Prepárate, la belleza de esta montaña te dejará maravillado!
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Cerdeira es un lugar mágico. A la entrada del pueblo, un pequeño puente nos conduce a un puñado de casas que se asoman entre el follaje. Parece que estamos cruzando el portal a un mundo de fantasía. Todo parece perfecto en este entorno profundamente romántico. El camino de pizarra señala el camino hacia un manantial escondido entre una exuberante vegetación. Entre empinadas laderas alquiladas por cursos de agua que caen desde arriba, Cerdeira se encuentra en el entorno más bucólico. Este es un pueblo que el arte y la creatividad han ayudado a refundar. De hecho, en ciertas épocas del año, el pueblo cobra vida con eventos que combinan arte y botánica.
Beneficiándose de la facilidad de acceso proporcionada por la Carretera Nacional, Candal es generalmente considerado como el más desarrollado de los pueblos de montaña y es uno de los más visitados. Sus habitantes están acostumbrados a estar acompañados por visitantes de vacaciones y fines de semana que acuden aquí en busca de aire puro y buena compañía.
Aquí reina la naturaleza. Desde hace mucho tiempo, este es el pueblo de esquisto de la montaña Lousã que ha prestado más visibilidad y encanto debido a los muchos detalles de la restauración de sus casas. Y también por cierto el pueblo nos seduce por la boca.
Al pasar por el camino sin pavimentar, la presencia de Casal Novo casi se nos escapa. El pueblo se encuentra en un pliegue en la ladera empinada y orientada al norte, y el bosque que rodea el pueblo oculta su contorno.
Gondramaz es un pueblo de esquisto completamente restaurado con aproximadamente 50 casas donde hay un centro turístico y donde tomaremos un café.
Cadaval Cimeiro y Cadaval Fundeiro son dos aldeas de esquisto abandonadas que se quemaron dos veces en los años 80. Allí vamos a caminar entre los dos.
Aigra Velha es el pueblo de esquisto de mayor altitud (770 metros), no lejos de las cumbres de la montaña Lousã, pero de fácil acceso. Es un lugar pequeño, pero con amplios horizontes. El paisaje que rodea el pueblo hace toda la diferencia. Aquí todo es simple y se hace siguiendo el ciclo natural de la naturaleza que nos rodea. * - Solo tour de día completo.
Con su plan simple de edificios de esquisto bajo, Aigra Nova consta de tres pequeñas calles que cruzan el pueblo. Su primavera y el clima templado favorecen la agricultura y los pastos amplios. En este pueblo vivo hay jardines de mercado, ganado, burros y muchas actividades que sorprenderán al visitante. * - Solo tour de día completo.
Este pueblo es el resultado perfecto de la construcción en una combinación de esquisto y cuarcita. Una castaña centenaria guarda la entrada al pueblo. * - Solo tour de día completo. La topografía local dictaminó que el pueblo se desarrolló a lo largo de un promontorio, haciendo que parezca que las casas están desafiando las leyes del equilibrio y la fuerza de la gravedad. El pueblo de Pena aprovecha al máximo las aguas cristalinas de la corriente. Junto a él, los Penedos de Góis ofrecen aventura para los atrevidos.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
Recogemos en la mayoría de los hoteles en el centro de Coimbra, Lousã, Miranda do Corvo, Condeixa-a-Nova y Penela si hay aparcamiento disponible. Recogemos clientes por una tarifa adicional (10€...20€) y también de otras ubicaciones.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Funciona en todas las condiciones climáticas, vístete apropiadamente
- Puede ser operado por un guía multilingüe.
- Un máximo de 10 personas por reserva
Opiniones(131)
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!
The experience visiting the schist villages was incredible. What a spectacular day. Each of the 3 villages we visited was a little different so we got a good variety. Our guide, Alfredo, was delightful and full of local knowledge to help us understand the area and the history of the villages.
We had an enjoyable morning touring the Schist Villages with our guide Alfredo. Alfredo was very knowledgeable about the region and its history. He was also good navigating the steep and windy roads! The villages are stunning and a look into how past peoples lived and of course many of the cottages are being restored and are able to be rented. We stopped at our final village and ordered espresso and the local liquor before heading back to Coimbra. Fun morning!
What an absolutely AMAZING day exploring the Schist Villages! 🏡✨ I had the most wonderful guide, Veado Verde - incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly, and genuinely passionate about the region. He shared so many fascinating stories, history, and local insights that I never would have discovered on my own. But what made it truly special was how personalized everything felt. It honestly seemed like the entire tour was customized just for me, at my pace and based on what I was most interested in. The villages themselves are stunning, peaceful, and full of character — like stepping back in time. I’m so grateful for such a memorable experience and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. A perfect day from start to finish! 💛
Alfredo offered us a rich history and the current activity of the Schist villages and gave us time to explore each one at our own pace over the course of the morning and afternoon. We vicariously enjoyed his warm connection with people wherever we went. It was good to stop for a local snack and lunch together. Alfredo is also skilled in spotting wild animals. The area is so beautiful and we were happy that he was doing the driving and not us!
Very unique experience with a knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend the 1/2 day experience for anyone with time to explore the region in more depth.
We loved our Schist Village tour with Alfredo. It was such an interesting day learning of all the history here. Learning that they are trying to restore these historical buildings made us happy to hear. If you want to visit somewhere other than the typical tourist areas and like to see and feel history, this is the tour you are looking for. Make sure you wear sturdy walking shoes, you’ll be traveling the paths generations from the past built.
Loved visiting the villages. Alfredo was a great guide with lots of interesting information about the villages. Also, he was very patient with us regarding my mix-up with the pick-up point.
Alfredo (with Veado Verde/Green Deer) gave us an excellect, relaxed tour of three Schist villages. Very knowledgeable and charming. Great views and we are glad we included this excursion during our stay in Coimbra.
Alfredo was very knowledable and personable. He clearly has a passion for this region and did his best to showcase it. For the hospitality, information, and the sites, the excursion was an excellent value. The villages were an interesting change from the cities we had been visiting. He explained that these villages were all nearly or completely abandoned before being revitalized for tourism. Though you're not seeing 100% "natural" villages, they are not overtly touristy for the most part, so don't let that stop you. Afterall, if it weren't for tourism, you'd likely not be seeing them at all, or you'd just be seeing ruins. He had to take us to some "alternate" villages do to road closures after recent wildfires. This may have been a benefit afterall, as Vaqueirinho is not on the itinerary and might have been the most interesting to me. You might consider asking him if he recommends stopping there in place of one of the others. It showed the least signs of tourism (not counting Cadaval Cimeiro, which is still very much a ruin) . Talasnal was easily the most touristy of those we visited, but still charming. The tasty liquours and pastries, and the excellent panaramic views to and from the village, made it very worthwhile. Gondramez was between the two in terms of a tourist feel, not counting the resort with pool at the far end of the village.
