Portugal Schist Villages, 27 Villages

The Network of Schist Villages comprises 27 villages of 16 municipalities that are located in the center of Portugal, in the territory that lies between Castelo Branco and Coimbra. It is a territory consists mainly of shale mountains, surrounded and crossed by a good road network.

The mountains offer stones forming part of the identity of the area. With the stones became its history, but they made a future project. Villages that were in ruin, to disappear, gave an award winning tourist destination. It is something unique and remarkable for having done so in the most disadvantaged areas of the country.

In the center of Portugal, in a sea of mountains. with mountains of water. The waters run clear and the network of river beaches competes with the beaches of the coast. And it offers many miles of trails, hiking and mountain biking, for discovery and adventure.

Where youu can find the Portuguese Schist Villages: