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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restaurants
Varanda do Casal
Varanda do Casal
Casal de São Simão
restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
restaurants
Ponte Velha
Ponte Velha
Sertã
restaurants
Bem Me Quer
Bem Me Quer
Martim Branco
restaurants
João Brandão
João Brandão
Oliveira do Hospital
restaurants
Casa Ti'Augusta
Casa Ti'Augusta
Figueira
restaurants
Fiado
Fiado
Janeiro de Cima
restaurants
A Malga
A Malga
Aldeia das Dez
restaurants
Callum
Callum
Oleiros
lodging
Casa de Janeiro
Casa de Janeiro
Janeiro de Cima
lodging
Quinta Dona Iria
Quinta Dona Iria
Rio Vide
lodging
Casa da Pedra Rolada
Casa da Pedra Rolada
Janeiro de Cima
lodging
Casa de Campo da Comareira
Casa de Campo da Comareira
Comareira
lodging
Casa do Tear
Casa do Tear
Figueira
lodging
Xisto Sentido
Xisto Sentido
Martim Branco
lodging
Casa dos Meandros
Casa dos Meandros
Trinhão
lodging
Vale do Ninho Nature Houses
Vale do Ninho Nature Houses
Ferraria de São João
lodging
Casa do Silvério
Casa do Silvério
Barroca
heritage
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge
tour
Panoramic Road: Álvaro - Pedrógão Pequeno
Panoramic Road: Álvaro - Pedrógão Pequeno
village
Ferraria de São João
Ferraria de São João
offer
Rota da Floresta I Serra da Lousã
Rota da Floresta I Serra da Lousã
offer
Levada Route
Levada Route
tour
PR7 SRT Schist walking trail: the Celinda route
PR7 SRT Schist walking trail: the Celinda route
village
Sobral de São Miguel
Sobral de São Miguel
offer
Starlight Journey at the Geoscope (Fajão)
Starlight Journey at the Geoscope (Fajão)
village
Figueira
Figueira
heritage
Roman Villa of Rabaçal
Roman Villa of Rabaçal
tour
Irrigating Cova da Beira [GRZ - MTB Sector 2]
Irrigating Cova da Beira [GRZ - MTB Sector 2]
heritage
Church of São Bartolomeu
Church of São Bartolomeu

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
event
Concurso de Fotografia “Padre João Maia”
Concurso de Fotografia “Padre João Maia”
13 may 2026 - 26 jun 2026
Vila de Rei
event
4.ª Semana Gastronómica da Caça
4.ª Semana Gastronómica da Caça
13 may 2026 - 17 may 2026, 12:00
event
Feira do Livro de Pampilhosa da Serra
Feira do Livro de Pampilhosa da Serra
14 may 2026 - 30 may 2026
event
1st “The River That Unites Us” Tournament
1st “The River That Unites Us” Tournament
15 may 2026 - 17 may 2026, 08:00
Álvaro
event
From Earth to Wall – Introduction to Lime Mortars
From Earth to Wall – Introduction to Lime Mortars
16 may 2026, 09:00
Cerdeira
event
Learn to fish in the Schist Villages
Learn to fish in the Schist Villages
16 may 2026 - 11 jul 2026, 11:00
Fajão, Vila Cova de Alva, Álvaro
event
Apresentação da 3ª edição d'Os Contos de Fajão
Apresentação da 3ª edição d'Os Contos de Fajão
16 may 2026, 15:00
Fajão
event
Korean Buncheong Ceramics Course
Korean Buncheong Ceramics Course
22 may 2026 - 30 may 2026, 10:00
Cerdeira
event
Walking Weekend'26 - Festival de Caminhadas
Walking Weekend'26 - Festival de Caminhadas
22 may 2026 - 24 may 2026, 20:30
Pampilhosa da Serra

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.

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.

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
go to starlight

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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