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 in this picturesque inland region of Portugal.

Our journey begins with a visit to the slate-built villages of the Serra da Lousã, where we’ll explore rural traditions and life in the countryside. We’ll ascend to the mountain peaks, offering views of the limestone formations shaped over centuries.

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

Next, we’ll travel through Trevim to reach the famous Lousã swing, where we’ll enjoy a 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 conclude when we return to the starting point.