Slate Villages Tour of the Serra da Lousã

If you haven’t yet explored the most remote region of inland Portugal, this Slate Villages Tour of the Serra da Lousã is the perfect opportunity.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we’ll pick you up at the Astoria Hotel in Coimbra to set off for the mountains of Sicó and Lousã. Along the way, we’ll visit several villages and natural caves in this region.

Our journey includes a visit to the slate-built villages of the Serra da Lousã, where we’ll explore rural traditions. We’ll ascend to the mountain peaks, offering views of limestone formations.

The villages we’ll visit include Cerdeira, Candal, Talasnal, and Casal Novo. We’ll also see the Castle of Arouce and Nossa Senhora da Piedade Beach, a natural beach below the foothills.

Next, we’ll travel through Trevim to reach the famous Lousã swing, where we’ll enjoy lunch featuring chanfana (goat slow-cooked in a wood-fired oven), with other options available.

To conclude the day, we’ll visit Rabaçal, known as the cheese capital, for a tasting of regional sheep and goat cheeses, olive oils, bread, and wine.

This 8-hour excursion will end when we return to the starting point.