Serra da Lousa and Aldeias do Xisto Trip

The beautiful Serra da Lousa awaits you on this fantastic trip from Coimbra. You will enjoy the rural environment of the Sixto Villages and the medieval history of the Castle of Arouce.

Tour Options

When booking, you can select from the following options. Both begin at the Astoria Hotel in Coimbra and include transportation by minibus and an English-speaking guide.

Serra da Lousa & Xisto Villages Trip (4 Hours)

After picking you up from your hotel in Coimbra, we'll head to Serra de Lousã by bus. We'll start at the village of Cerdeira, which features houses constructed with shale stones, clay, and brown wood.

We'll visit the villages of Xisto, including Candal, where we will explore its streets and enjoy scenic views of the valley from a viewpoint. We'll also stop at Talasnal, the largest preserved village, surrounded by slate houses and cobblestone paths.

Finally, we'll return to the hotels in Coimbra after exploring the wilderness of rural Portugal.

Slate Villages of Serra da Lousã (8 Hours)

This option takes us through the mountains of Sicó and Lousã to explore natural landscapes and inland villages. We'll visit the slate-built villages including Cerdeira, Candal, Talasnal, and Casal Novo.

Next, we'll visit Trevim for the Lousã Swing, followed by a delicious lunch and a tasting of PDO-certified sheep and goat cheeses, olive oils, bread, and wine in Rabaçal.

We’ll return to the meeting point approximately eight hours after starting the tour.