A world to enchant children in the Aldeias do Xisto
How to visit the Fajão Geoscope
Geoscope of Fajão, a place on earth to gaze at the sky
Panoramic Roads
Gastronomy
bookinxisto
Cyclin' Aldeias do Xisto
My Xisto Trails
nature
a sea of mountains
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a world to enchant children in the aldeias do xisto

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how to visit the fajão geoscope

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

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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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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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Accommodation, restaurants, experiences, programmes and vouchers.

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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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nature

In Aldeias do Xisto everything is connected to nature.

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a sea of mountains

Here you can feel the heart of the mountain people.

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restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
restaurants
O Pascoal Restaurant
O Pascoal Restaurant
Fajão
restaurants
Bem-Me-Quer
Bem-Me-Quer
Martim Branco
restaurants
Safra Restaurant
Safra Restaurant
restaurants
Fugas Restaurant
Fugas Restaurant
restaurants
D. Sesnando Restaurant
D. Sesnando Restaurant
Penela
restaurants
João Brandão
João Brandão
Oliveira do Hospital
restaurants
As Beiras
As Beiras
Pampilhosa da Serra
restaurants
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
lodging
Casa Lausus
Casa Lausus
Talasnal
lodging
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
lodging
Casa do Talasnal
Casa do Talasnal
Talasnal
lodging
Casas de Água Formosa
Casas de Água Formosa
Vila de Rei
lodging
Casa Cova do Barro
Casa Cova do Barro
Janeiro de Cima
lodging
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casal Novo, Arganil
lodging
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Caldas de São Paulo
lodging
Aldeia Oliveiras
Aldeia Oliveiras
Proença-a-Nova
offer
Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
village
Figueira
Figueira
heritage
Church of São Bartolomeu
Church of São Bartolomeu
tour
Schist Walking Trail of Aldeia das Dez 3 – The Footprint of the Ermit
Schist Walking Trail of Aldeia das Dez 3 – The Footprint of the Ermit
Hotel Rural Quinta da Geia
tour
Panoramic Road:   Aldeia das Dez - Sobral de São Miguel
Panoramic Road: Aldeia das Dez - Sobral de São Miguel
tour
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]
Vilar dos Condes
village
Sobral de São Miguel
Sobral de São Miguel
offer
Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
heritage
Roman Villa of Rabaçal
Roman Villa of Rabaçal
offer
Dia e Noite no Centro da Natureza
Dia e Noite no Centro da Natureza
village
Ferraria de São João
Ferraria de São João
heritage
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge

next events

event
Semana da Chanfana - Vila Nova de Poiares
Semana da Chanfana - Vila Nova de Poiares
10 jan 2025 - 20 jan 2025, 12:00
event
Festival Gastronómico da Salada de Almeirão
Festival Gastronómico da Salada de Almeirão
10 jan 2025 - 25 jan 2025, 12:00
event
Moonlight Talasnal
Moonlight Talasnal
10 jan 2025 - 05 dec 2025, 20:30
Talasnal
event
Ceramics Workshop for Beginners
Ceramics Workshop for Beginners
13 jan 2025 - 19 jan 2025, 10:00
Cerdeira
event
Terra de Gigantes Ultramarathon
Terra de Gigantes Ultramarathon
16 jan 2025 - 19 jan 2025, 11:00
event
Feira Franca
Feira Franca
18 jan 2025, 10:00
Fajão
event
213.º Passeio Pedestre - Vergão
213.º Passeio Pedestre - Vergão
19 jan 2025, 08:30
Proença-a-Nova
event
Festa do Bodo em Honra de S. Sebastião
Festa do Bodo em Honra de S. Sebastião
20 jan 2025, 11:30
Janeiro de Cima
event
Workshop Construção de Fornos Rudimentares
Workshop Construção de Fornos Rudimentares
24 jan 2025 - 26 jan 2025, 10:00
Cerdeira
event
Doze Meses, Doze Caminhadas
Doze Meses, Doze Caminhadas
25 jan 2025 - 11 dec 2025, 09:00

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
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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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