Run the AXTrail on us
Astronomical Calendar for 2026
Geoscope of Fajão, a place on earth to gaze at the sky
How to visit the Fajão Geoscope
What is ours remains here
Gastronomy
Bookinxisto, the perfect refuge for cold days.
nature
A world to enchant children in the Aldeias do Xisto
Cyclin' Aldeias do Xisto
My Xisto Trails
Panoramic Roads
a sea of mountains
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run the axtrail on us

Book your stay at Bookinxisto for the weekend of the race and receive a race number to participate in the AXtrail®Series - 2nd Serie

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astronomical calendar for 2026

a year to gaze at the sky in Aldeias do Xisto

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geoscope of fajão, a place on earth to gaze at the sky

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how to visit the fajão geoscope

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what is ours remains here

Nature may change the colour of the landscape, but what is ours has deep roots and always ends up resisting.

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gastronomy

Migas, soups, broths, fish, meat, traditional sausages, or diverse sweets. Immerse yourself with all your senses in the most authentic experiences of the Villages, inviting you to celebrate life!

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bookinxisto, the perfect refuge for cold days.

Accommodation, restaurants, experiences, programmes and vouchers.

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nature

In Aldeias do Xisto everything is connected to nature.

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a world to enchant children in the aldeias do xisto

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cyclin' aldeias do xisto

A truly bike-friendly destination, with excellent conditions for competition and leisure cycling.

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my xisto trails

active tourism in Aldeias do Xisto.

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panoramic roads

The roads connecting the various Schist Villages have remarkable panoramic features, which can be appreciated by those who travel them in a relaxed manner.

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a sea of mountains

Here you can feel the heart of the mountain people.

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discovery starts here

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territory
territory
serra do açor
serra do açor
serra da lousã
serra da lousã
zêzere
zêzere
tejo-ocreza
tejo-ocreza
visit & enjoy
visit & enjoy
active nature
active nature
craft+design
craft+design
leisure nature
leisure nature
river beaches
river beaches
create and learn
create and learn
art and culture
art and culture
xisto lab
xisto lab
gastronomy
gastronomy
dark sky
dark sky
live and invest
live and invest
partners and associates
partners and associates
our network
our network
mission
mission
adxtur
adxtur

explore

restaurants
Fiado
Fiado
Janeiro de Cima
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restaurants
Fiado
Fiado
Janeiro de Cima
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restaurants
Casa Ti'Augusta
Casa Ti'Augusta
Figueira
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restaurants
A Malga
A Malga
Aldeia das Dez
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restaurants
Adega dos Apalaches
Adega dos Apalaches
Roqueiro
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restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
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restaurants
Bem Me Quer
Bem Me Quer
Martim Branco
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restaurants
Bem Me Quer
Bem Me Quer
Martim Branco
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restaurants
Varanda do Casal
Varanda do Casal
Casal de São Simão
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lodging
Casa Lausus
Casa Lausus
Talasnal
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lodging
Casas de Água Formosa
Casas de Água Formosa
Vila de Rei
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lodging
Casa do Tear
Casa do Tear
Figueira
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lodging
Casa de Janeiro
Casa de Janeiro
Janeiro de Cima
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lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
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lodging
Casa Cova do Barro
Casa Cova do Barro
Janeiro de Cima
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lodging
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
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lodging
Aldeia Oliveiras
Aldeia Oliveiras
Proença-a-Nova
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lodging
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Caldas de São Paulo
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village
Benfeita
Benfeita
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offer
Rota da Floresta I Serra da Lousã
Rota da Floresta I Serra da Lousã
See in Bookinxisto
offer
Levada Route
Levada Route
See in Bookinxisto
tour
PR1 PPS - Caminho do Xisto de Fajão - Ascent to the Penedos
PR1 PPS - Caminho do Xisto de Fajão - Ascent to the Penedos
Casas do Rio
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offer
Night Canoeing I Starlight Journey
Night Canoeing I Starlight Journey
See in Bookinxisto
tour
Return to Serenity [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
Return to Serenity [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
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village
Comareira
Comareira
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village
Martim Branco
Martim Branco
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heritage
Chapel of São Sebastião
Chapel of São Sebastião
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heritage
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
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tour
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
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heritage
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno
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next events

event
Nunes Pereira and the Line: 1927-2001
Nunes Pereira and the Line: 1927-2001
03 feb 2026 - 09 dec 2026, 09:00
Coimbra
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event
SAL Festival – On Freedom in the Schist Village of Benfeita
SAL Festival – On Freedom in the Schist Village of Benfeita
18 apr 2026 - 19 apr 2026, 18:00
Benfeita
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event
Travessia da Grande Rota do Zêzere em Kayak
Travessia da Grande Rota do Zêzere em Kayak
19 apr 2026 - 24 may 2026
Barroca, Álvaro, Pedrógão Pequeno
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event
Travessia da Grande Rota do Zêzere em Kayak: Silvares - Barroca
Travessia da Grande Rota do Zêzere em Kayak: Silvares - Barroca
19 apr 2026, 08:00
Barroca
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event
AXTrail Series 2026
AXTrail Series 2026
19 apr 2026 - 18 oct 2026, 08:00
Castanheira de Pera
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event
Travessia da Grande Rota do Zêzere em Kayak: Moinho das Freiras - Atalaia Fundeira
Travessia da Grande Rota do Zêzere em Kayak: Moinho das Freiras - Atalaia Fundeira
25 apr 2026, 09:00
Pedrógão Pequeno
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event
Doze Meses, Doze Caminhadas
Doze Meses, Doze Caminhadas
26 apr 2026 - 01 dec 2026, 09:00
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event
Oh Meu Deus by UTMB
Oh Meu Deus by UTMB
01 may 2026 - 03 may 2026, 16:00
Candal, Casal Novo, Pena, Talasnal, Fajão, Sobral de São Miguel
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event
Moonlight Talasnal
Moonlight Talasnal
01 may 2026 - 18 dec 2026, 20:30
Talasnal
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event
1st “The River That Unites Us” Tournament
1st “The River That Unites Us” Tournament
15 may 2026 - 17 may 2026, 08:00
Álvaro
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sites and projects

go to bookinxisto

Bookinxisto is the easiest way to plan your visit to the Aldeias do Xisto and explore the diversity that this territory has to offer. The online booking platform, exclusive to the brand, brings together accommodation, restaurants, experiences, programmes and vouchers.

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go to myxistotrails

From mountain biking to trail running, canoeing to climbing, whether for a relaxing walk or to test your physical and technical limits, there will always be a suitable trail and specialised support services for you. All the active tourism services available on Aldeias do Xisto’s My Xisto Trails platform, where you can easily and intuitively plan your whole trip.

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go to craft+design
go to craft+design
go to craft+design

Craft+Design
aldeias do xisto

The Craft+Design Aldeias do Xisto projects involve craft workshops, universities, design teams, the local community and experts in social areas, who are invited to immerse themselves in the real life of the villages and draw inspiration from them to create objects that are meaningful to memory and cultural identity, the values of the region and the Portuguese spirit.

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go to starlight
go to starlight
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Starlight
aldeias do xisto

The Aldeias do Xisto dark skies are unique, not only because they have excellent stargazing conditions, but because of the beauty and serenity of the surroundings.Starlight Aldeias do Xisto explores, promotes and develops these opportunities emerging from the perfect pairing between earth and sky, bringing together tourism, regional development, science and innovation.

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