15 September 21
Villages made of slate
The Schist Villages network consists of 27 villages distributed throughout the interior of the Central Region of Portugal. These quaint little villages aggregate unique architecture, natural environment, gastronomy, and traditions.
Still following the theme of the least-known areas of Portugal to visit, we would like to introduce you to the Schist or Slate villages.
The Schist Villages network consists of 27 villages distributed throughout the interior of the Central Region of Portugal. These quaint little villages aggregate unique architecture, natural environment, gastronomy, and traditions.
The Schist Villages are the gateway to a wonderful territory with a varied offer of tourism and leisure in close contact with nature and the cultural traditions of the region. For those who like to walk, there are more than 600Km approved walking paths. Mountain bike lovers will be surprised by the offer of trails with various levels of difficulty. During the summer, there are beautiful river beaches that allow for refreshing and peaceful moments in some of the purest waters in the country. Strolling through some of these villages, you will find gourmet products produced with locally-grown ingredients, and traditional and contemporary handicrafts, which you can enjoy while sipping an organic tea. And since we're talking about flavor, get ready to leave the diet aside as local restaurants elevate regional cuisine to a level of excellence.
In terms of activities, there is always something surprising and innovative happening there, whether it's a jazz or fado concert, a traditional Shrovetide, or an outdoor sport and activity such as canoeing. And at the end of the day, curl up in one of the beautiful accommodations in the region. When you wake up, you'll want to repeat everything again.
The Schist Villages network consists of 27 villages distributed throughout the interior of the Central Region of Portugal. These quaint little villages aggregate unique architecture, natural environment, gastronomy, and traditions.
The Schist Villages are the gateway to a wonderful territory with a varied offer of tourism and leisure in close contact with nature and the cultural traditions of the region. For those who like to walk, there are more than 600Km approved walking paths. Mountain bike lovers will be surprised by the offer of trails with various levels of difficulty. During the summer, there are beautiful river beaches that allow for refreshing and peaceful moments in some of the purest waters in the country. Strolling through some of these villages, you will find gourmet products produced with locally-grown ingredients, and traditional and contemporary handicrafts, which you can enjoy while sipping an organic tea. And since we're talking about flavor, get ready to leave the diet aside as local restaurants elevate regional cuisine to a level of excellence.
In terms of activities, there is always something surprising and innovative happening there, whether it's a jazz or fado concert, a traditional Shrovetide, or an outdoor sport and activity such as canoeing. And at the end of the day, curl up in one of the beautiful accommodations in the region. When you wake up, you'll want to repeat everything again.