Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour

Our first stop will be at this enigmatic castle, which due to its location, leaves no one indifferent. We will visit the castle, learn about its importance over the centuries and listen to some legends that still persist in the popular imagination today.

These villages offer an authentic and enchanting experience, with stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and a rich cultural heritage, they are unique in the country and one of the greatest legacies of the central area. The first village we will visit is Candal, one of the most emblematic and picturesque villages.

We will make three more stops in some of these amazing villages. We will discover some that are more touristy than others and find a different cultural identity in each of them.

Our last stop will be at Penela castle, a centenary castle that is part of the network of castles and walls of the Mondego, a group that once had a fundamental strategic importance for the subsistence of the city of Coimbra. We will discover a little about its history and get to know this incredible heritage heritage.