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# Schist Villages

## Travel Guide

![The beautiful Schist Village of Cerdeira 

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![The beautiful Schist Village of Cerdeira 

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![Percurso das Quelhas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021568/f1629b85-a575-4b4f-8b3d-c003a9662998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Schist Villages

Things to do

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- Schist Villages Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Schist Villages

![Casas do Sinhel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120370000/120365700/120365689/e0e8b2a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Casas do Sinhel

R. Mó Góis Coimbra

$56 nightly

$59 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities.

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Hotel Mondego

Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA

$75 nightly

$82 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (679 reviews)

Clean, helpful staff, great location.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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Hotel Oslo

Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra 

$97 nightly

$106 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

This was a diamond in the rough. The staff was courteous, the room clean and well located. To be fair, Coimbra was not at its best due to the weather pummeling it in early Feb, 2026 but the welcome received at the Oslo was outstanding. The food was good and I felt at home for the time I spent ...

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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![Casa do Talasnal is a perfect place for a holiday with family or friends.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33649000/33648946/aca89c4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Casa do Talasnal is a perfect place for a holiday with family or friends.

 Lousã Coimbra District

Stay at this cottage in Lousa. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Senhora da Piedade River Beach and Castle of Lousã are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)

The place and surrounding were beautiful. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The private sitting area with the grape rooftop the pool the little snack shop and the restaurant. Our host was very informative and very responsive.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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![Building in Almond](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35310000/35300100/35300031/4f4d93d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Building in Almond

 Amêndoa Santarém

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Macao. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picoto da Melriça and ...

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![Rustic and modern Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45740000/45739200/45739132/0c673f80_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Rustic and modern Villa

 Castanheira de Pêra 

Stay at this villa in Castanheira de Pêra. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Praia das Rocas and Ribeira das Quelhas Walkway ...

8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)

Muito agradável

Casa recentemente reabilitada, com excelente localização para quem procura a sensação de estar na natureza. Conforto q.b. incluindo lareira e piscina. Cozinha ampla e com vista para a floresta. No geral, muito agradável.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020

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### Popular places to visit

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#### 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. 

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#### Praia das Rocas

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia das Rocas during your trip to Castanheira de Pera e Coentral? 

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#### 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. 

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#### Geodesic Center of Portugal

5/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Geodesic Center of Portugal during your trip to Vila de Rei. 

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#### Castle of Lousã

You can learn about the history of Lousã e Vilarinho with a visit to Castle of Lousã. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its spas. 

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#### Malhadal River Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Malhadal River Beach during your trip to Ermida e Figueiredo? 

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## Cities near Schist Villages

![landscape of Castelo Branco, Portugal; Shutterstock ID 688996792; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4897/1ab23c4f-74c8-4751-9b4f-0b35d2d41000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Castelo Branco

![This aqueduct brings water from the countryside into the Knights Templar castle of Tomar.  The structure is magnificent and you can walk across the top of it. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5728/3be7d936-02a3-49b7-9a84-ffe03ed9763a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tomar

![River Tagus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5730/7b4c24b7-ba5b-4268-a10e-8b500149e8b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Abrantes

![Overcast over the mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046707/3342da2b-8a95-4615-9af9-1de752f22946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Lousa

- Cities near Schist Villages
- Places of interest

[Castelo Branco](https://expedia.com/Castelo-Branco.dx4897)[Tomar](https://expedia.com/Tomar.dx5728)[Abrantes](https://expedia.com/Abrantes.dx5730)[Pedrógão Grande](https://expedia.com/Pedrogao-Grande.dx179467)[Pedrogao Pequeno](https://expedia.com/Pedrogao-Pequeno.dx6024250)[Lousa](https://expedia.com/Lousa.dx6046707)[Proenca-a-Nova](https://expedia.com/Proenca-A-Nova.dx6094944)[Arganil](https://expedia.com/Arganil.dx6142202)[Ferreira do Zezere](https://expedia.com/Ferreira-Do-Zezere.dx6143996)[Serta](https://expedia.com/Serta.dx6144829)[Penela](https://expedia.com/Penela.dx6288375)[Macao](https://expedia.com/Macao.dx6318888)[Oleiros](https://expedia.com/Oleiros.dx6321362)[Pampilhosa da Serra](https://expedia.com/Pampilhosa-Da-Serra.dx6333339)[Vila de Rei](https://expedia.com/Vila-De-Rei.dx6345026)[Miranda do Corvo](https://expedia.com/Miranda-Do-Corvo.dx6350146)[Figueiró dos Vinhos](https://expedia.com/Figueiro-Dos-Vinhos.dx6358869)[Sobreira Formosa](https://expedia.com/Sobreira-Formosa.dx3000020941)[Sipote](https://expedia.com/Sipote.dx3000020947)[Pombeira](https://expedia.com/Pombeira.dx3000021148)[Pena Falcão](https://expedia.com/Pena-Falcao.dx3000021175)[Gondramaz](https://expedia.com/Gondramaz.dx3000021385)[Góis](https://expedia.com/Gois.dx3000021391)[Foz de Alge](https://expedia.com/Foz-De-Alge.dx3000021427)[Dornes](https://expedia.com/Dornes.dx3000021497)

- [Praia das Rocas ](https://expedia.com/Praia-Das-Rocas-Castanheira-de-Pera.d760243695113519104.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Senhora da Piedade River Beach ](https://expedia.com/Senhora-Da-Piedade-River-Beach-Lousa.d553248635922150725.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Geodesic Center of Portugal ](https://expedia.com/Geodesic-Center-Of-Portugal-Vila-de-Rei.d553248635975924128.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sao Nuno Alvares Pereira ](https://expedia.com/Sao-Nuno-Alvares-Pereira-Serta.d553248621532486789.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Malhadal River Beach ](https://expedia.com/Malhadal-River-Beach-Serta.d553248635976133464.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Igreja Matriz de Cernache do Bonjardim ](https://expedia.com/Igreja-Matriz-De-Cernache-Do-Bonjardim-Serta.d553248621532486790.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pedrogao Grande Park ](https://expedia.com/Pedrogao-Grande-Park-Pedrogao-Grande.d6315767.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Swing of Lousã ](https://expedia.com/Swing-Of-Lousa-Lousa.d650461240148631552.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Seminario de Cernache do Bonjardim ](https://expedia.com/Seminario-De-Cernache-Do-Bonjardim-Serta.d553248621532486792.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Picoto da Melriça ](https://expedia.com/Picoto-Da-Melrica-Vila-de-Rei.d860640146458935296.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ribeira das Quelhas Walkway ](https://expedia.com/Ribeira-Das-Quelhas-Walkway-Castanheira-de-Pera.d760242867484418048.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cunqueiros Parish Church ](https://expedia.com/Cunqueiros-Parish-Church-Proenca-a-Nova.d553248635976095291.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santo António da Neve ](https://expedia.com/Santo-Antonio-Da-Neve-Castanheira-de-Pera.d553248634315081737.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Living Science Center of the Forest ](https://expedia.com/Living-Science-Center-Of-The-Forest-Proenca-a-Nova.d6315724.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Jardim da Devesa ](https://expedia.com/Jardim-Da-Devesa-Proenca-a-Nova.d6315719.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Capela do Bom Jesus ](https://expedia.com/Capela-Do-Bom-Jesus-Serta.d553248621532486791.Vacation-Attraction)

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