Schist Villages Travel Guide
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Casas do Sinhel

Hotel Mondego
Everything was lovely. The room, the staff and the breakfast. The balcony was quaint with a river view.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel Oslo
Very nice hotel and a good breakfast. Close to the train station and walkable to the river, restaurants, markets and the university area.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Cerdeira - Home for Creativity
Charming beautifully decorated cottages. We enjoyed fire place, deck, library, and pottery workshop. There is a delicious healthy breakfast served in the cafe every morning. Staff is incredibly nice and helpful. We hiked to a nearby village. We will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

SOPHIA STUDIOS
Excellent everything, from room amenities to location.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Entre Ruas Apartments
Stayed in 4.1 suite and it was an entire floor. It’s a beautifully restored original building. Clean and spacious. The floors are creaky because it is an old building but adds to the character. Would stay again and definitely recommend for families with several children. Team provided a list of restaurants ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira
Enjoy an outing to Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira during your stay in Cernache do Bonjardim. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.
Praia das Rocas
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia das Rocas during your trip to Castanheira de Pera e Coentral?
Senhora da Piedade River Beach
Explore the great outdoors at Senhora da Piedade River Beach, a lovely green space in Lousã e Vilarinho. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.
Geodesic Center of Portugal
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Geodesic Center of Portugal during your travels in Vila de Rei.
Castle of Lousã
You can learn about the history of Lousã e Vilarinho with a stop at Castle of Lousã. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its spas.
Pedrogao Grande Park
You can learn about the history of Pedrógão Grande with a trip to Pedrogao Grande Park. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's countryside.
- Praia das Rocas
- Senhora da Piedade River Beach
- Castle of Lousã
- Malhadal River Beach
- Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira
- Fróia River Beach
- Igreja Matriz de Cernache do Bonjardim
- Cardigos River Beach
- Seminario de Cernache do Bonjardim
- Swing of Lousã
- Living Science Center of the Forest
- Picoto da Melriça
- Ribeira das Quelhas Walkway
- Museum of Geodesy
- Santo António da Neve
- Jardim da Devesa
- Capela do Bom Jesus




