How to visit the Fajão Geoscope
Geoscope of Fajão, a place on earth to gaze at the sky
Panoramic Roads
Gastronomy
bookinxisto
Cyclin' Aldeias do Xisto
My Xisto Trails
nature
a sea of mountains
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how to visit the fajão geoscope

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geoscope of fajão, a place on earth to gaze at the sky

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panoramic roads

The roads connecting the various Schist Villages have remarkable panoramic features, which can be appreciated by those who travel them in a relaxed manner.

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gastronomy

Migas, soups, broths, fish, meat, traditional sausages, or diverse sweets. Immerse yourself with all your senses in the most authentic experiences of the Villages, inviting you to celebrate life!

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Accommodation, restaurants, experiences, programmes and vouchers.

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cyclin' aldeias do xisto

A truly bike-friendly destination, with excellent conditions for competition and leisure cycling.

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my xisto trails

active tourism in Aldeias do Xisto.

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nature

In Aldeias do Xisto everything is connected to nature.

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a sea of mountains

Here you can feel the heart of the mountain people.

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restaurants
Casa da Ti Augusta
Casa da Ti Augusta
Figueira
restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
restaurants
Bem-Me-Quer
Bem-Me-Quer
Martim Branco
restaurants
Fugas Restaurant
Fugas Restaurant
restaurants
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
restaurants
Varanda do Casal
Varanda do Casal
Casal de São Simão
restaurants
As Beiras
As Beiras
Pampilhosa da Serra
restaurants
Fiado
Fiado
Janeiro de Cima
restaurants
Callum
Callum
Oleiros
lodging
Aldeia Oliveiras
Aldeia Oliveiras
Proença-a-Nova
lodging
Casas de Água Formosa
Casas de Água Formosa
Vila de Rei
lodging
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
lodging
Casa Cova do Barro
Casa Cova do Barro
Janeiro de Cima
lodging
Casa Lausus
Casa Lausus
Talasnal
lodging
Casa do Talasnal
Casa do Talasnal
Talasnal
lodging
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Caldas de São Paulo
lodging
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casas da Serra do Açor
Casal Novo, Arganil
lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
tour
Under the Sign of Cabril - Felgueiras Rest Area > Álvaro - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
Under the Sign of Cabril - Felgueiras Rest Area > Álvaro - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
village
Ferraria de São João
Ferraria de São João
heritage
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge
Alvoco das Várzeas Medieval Bridge
village
Figueira
Figueira
tour
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]
Mining Territory [GRZ - MTB sector 3]
tour
Irrigating Cova da Beira [GRZ - MTB Sector 2]
Irrigating Cova da Beira [GRZ - MTB Sector 2]
heritage
Church of São Bartolomeu
Church of São Bartolomeu
offer
Dia e Noite na Barragem de Santa Luzia
Dia e Noite na Barragem de Santa Luzia
offer
Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
Passeio Geológico de Foz do Cobrão e Sobral Fernando
offer
Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
Geological Walk in Sobral Fernando
village
Sobral de São Miguel
Sobral de São Miguel
heritage
Roman Villa of Rabaçal
Roman Villa of Rabaçal

next events

event
“A Ver Figueiró dos Vinhos” (Seeing Figueiró dos Vinhos) Photography Contest
“A Ver Figueiró dos Vinhos” (Seeing Figueiró dos Vinhos) Photography Contest
01 mar 2024 - 30 sep 2024, 10:00
event
Verão nas Aldeias do Xisto
Verão nas Aldeias do Xisto
15 jun 2024 - 30 sep 2024, 10:00
event
Exposição Habitar o Interior
Exposição Habitar o Interior
13 sep 2024 - 13 oct 2024
event
Festival do Plangaio e do Maranho
Festival do Plangaio e do Maranho
20 sep 2024 - 22 sep 2024
event
Moonlight Talasnal
Moonlight Talasnal
20 sep 2024 - 13 dec 2024, 20:30
Talasnal
event
Himalaias Trail
Himalaias Trail
21 sep 2024
Oleiros
event
Feira Franca de Fajão
Feira Franca de Fajão
21 sep 2024, 10:00
Fajão
event
II Encontro de Culturas
II Encontro de Culturas
21 sep 2024 - 22 sep 2024, 12:00
event
Caminhadas ao Luar
Caminhadas ao Luar
21 sep 2024, 20:30
event
Ciclo do Pão em Meruge
Ciclo do Pão em Meruge
22 sep 2024, 08:30

sites and projects

go to bookinxisto

Bookinxisto is the easiest way to plan your visit to the Aldeias do Xisto and explore the diversity that this territory has to offer. The online booking platform, exclusive to the brand, brings together accommodation, restaurants, experiences, programmes and vouchers.

go to myxistotrails

From mountain biking to trail running, canoeing to climbing, whether for a relaxing walk or to test your physical and technical limits, there will always be a suitable trail and specialised support services for you. All the active tourism services available on Aldeias do Xisto’s My Xisto Trails platform, where you can easily and intuitively plan your whole trip.

go to craft+design
go to craft+design
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Craft+Design
aldeias do xisto

The Craft+Design Aldeias do Xisto projects involve craft workshops, universities, design teams, the local community and experts in social areas, who are invited to immerse themselves in the real life of the villages and draw inspiration from them to create objects that are meaningful to memory and cultural identity, the values of the region and the Portuguese spirit.

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go to starlight
go to starlight
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Starlight
aldeias do xisto

The Aldeias do Xisto dark skies are unique, not only because they have excellent stargazing conditions, but because of the beauty and serenity of the surroundings.Starlight Aldeias do Xisto explores, promotes and develops these opportunities emerging from the perfect pairing between earth and sky, bringing together tourism, regional development, science and innovation.

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