Lousã and Schist Villages Full Day Private Tour from the West
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit Lousã and the magical schist villages along its surrounding mountains. Breathtaking views and nature at its finest are constant here, and with some luck, you might find some wild animals in their natural habitat.
Besides that, Tugabuddies is a sightseeing tour agency that has been creating and delivering customized tours through the Center and West of Portugal (and a few other stunning places) since April 2016.
We focus on carefully preparing each experience to meet all customer’s expectations and tastes. Our team’s work is based on the passion we all share for our home country, Portugal, but also on knowledge, experience and a great will to serve with care and quality.
We won’t just be your tour guide; we will be Your Portuguese Best Friend!
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Lousã and Schist Villages Full Day Private Tour from the West
Pickup included
What's included in Lousã and Schist Villages Full Day Private Tour from the West
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Castelo de Arouce - Lousa
Also known as Arouce Castle, it forms part of one of the first defensive lines created in the second half of the 11th century to control the southern accesses to Coimbra. According to an ancient legend, the castle has this name because it was built by the Moor emir Arunce to protect his daughter Peralta and his treasures, after he was defeated and expelled from Conimbriga.
Close to the Castle you can find the river beach complex of Our Lady of Mercy. Here, the main attractions are small cascade where you can refresh yourself and a swing over the water ready for a loving picture.
Hidden away in a small valley, Cerdeira was a village of schist houses at risk of disappearing after agricultural activity was abandoned in the middle of the 20th Century. In 2000, two families that had been friends for years decided to unite in the recovery of some houses of the village. Gradually, the Cerdeira Village project started to gain form till 2018, when it became Cerdeira - Home for Creativity, a community of arts where creativity and nature serves all purposes.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Knowledgeable guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your Portuguese Best Friend will pick you up at your accommodation, in the West of Portugal, and take you on a memorable experience. Our pick-up service in the west is available in the following districts: - Peniche - Óbidos - Caldas da Rainha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Batalha - Leiria - Fátima
