Astronomical Calendar for 2025
A world to enchant children in the Aldeias do Xisto
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
1/11

astronomical calendar for 2025

From meteor showers to eclipses, here’s everything you can see in the sky this year.

more information

2/11

a world to enchant children in the aldeias do xisto

read more

3/11

how to visit the fajão geoscope

more information

4/11

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

more information

5/11

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.

more information

6/11

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!

more information

7/11

bookinxisto

Accommodation, restaurants, experiences, programmes and vouchers.

book

8/11

cyclin' aldeias do xisto

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

more information

9/11

my xisto trails

active tourism in Aldeias do Xisto.

more information

10/11

nature

In Aldeias do Xisto everything is connected to nature.

discover

11/11

a sea of mountains

Here you can feel the heart of the mountain people.

discover

discovery starts here

explore

restaurants
Fiado
Fiado
Janeiro de Cima
restaurants
As Beiras
As Beiras
Pampilhosa da Serra
restaurants
Ponte Velha
Ponte Velha
Sertã
restaurants
Fugas Restaurant
Fugas Restaurant
restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
restaurants
D. Sesnando Restaurant
D. Sesnando Restaurant
Penela
restaurants
Varanda do Casal
Varanda do Casal
Casal de São Simão
restaurants
Safra Restaurant
Safra Restaurant
restaurants
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
lodging
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Caldas de São Paulo
lodging
Hotel Rural Quinta da Geia
Hotel Rural Quinta da Geia
Aldeia das Dez
lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
lodging
Casas de Água Formosa
Casas de Água Formosa
Vila de Rei
lodging
Quinta Dona Iria
Quinta Dona Iria
Rio Vide
lodging
Camping Oleiros
Camping Oleiros
Oleiros
lodging
Casa do Talasnal
Casa do Talasnal
Talasnal
lodging
Vilar dos Condes
Vilar dos Condes
Vilar Cimeiro
lodging
Hotel Parque Serra Da Lousã
Hotel Parque Serra Da Lousã
Miranda do Corvo
heritage
Chapel of São Sebastião
Chapel of São Sebastião
tour
PR6 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Miller´s Trail
PR6 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Miller´s Trail
Casa Princesa Peralta
village
Comareira
Comareira
tour
The Tagus Route - Souto Rest Area > Cabeça Gorda Rest Area - GRZ on Foot: Stage 4
The Tagus Route - Souto Rest Area > Cabeça Gorda Rest Area - GRZ on Foot: Stage 4
offer
Night Canoeing I Starlight Journey
Night Canoeing I Starlight Journey
offer
Astrofotografia no Observatório do Porto da Balsa - 30 de julho
Astrofotografia no Observatório do Porto da Balsa - 30 de julho
village
Martim Branco
Martim Branco
village
Benfeita
Benfeita
heritage
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
tour
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
offer
Starlight Journey at the Geoscope (Fajão)
Starlight Journey at the Geoscope (Fajão)
heritage
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno

next events

event
Exposição de fotografia "Máscara de Cortiça"
Exposição de fotografia "Máscara de Cortiça"
01 mar 2025 - 31 mar 2025, 10:00
Góis
event
Seminar "Art, Life, and Landscapes in Networks"
Seminar "Art, Life, and Landscapes in Networks"
26 mar 2025 - 28 mar 2025, 09:30
Malpartida de Cáceres
event
1st Regional Youth Meeting "Entre Jovens"
1st Regional Youth Meeting "Entre Jovens"
28 mar 2025, 09:00
Lousã
event
10.ª edição do Trilho Internacional dos Apalaches
10.ª edição do Trilho Internacional dos Apalaches
29 mar 2025, 08:30
Orvalho
event
Olive Tree Pruning Workshop
Olive Tree Pruning Workshop
29 mar 2025, 09:00
Zangaria, Sertã
event
Conversas Caminhadas (Walking Conversations)
Conversas Caminhadas (Walking Conversations)
29 mar 2025 - 30 mar 2025, 14:30
Pedrógão Pequeno
event
Soup and Snacks Festival
Soup and Snacks Festival
29 mar 2025 - 30 mar 2025, 19:00
Fundada, Vila de Rei
event
Rural Walk and Ruralities of the Past
Rural Walk and Ruralities of the Past
30 mar 2025, 09:00
Amioso, Sertã
event
Spring Mycological Walk
Spring Mycological Walk
30 mar 2025, 09:30
Proença-a-Nova
event
Cod and Olive Oil Gastronomic Festival
Cod and Olive Oil Gastronomic Festival
05 apr 2025 - 13 apr 2025, 12:00
Vila de Rei

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
go to craft+design

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.

go to craft+design
go to starlight
go to starlight
go to starlight

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.

go to starlight