Astronomical Calendar for 2025
Geoscope of Fajão, a place on earth to gaze at the sky
How to visit the Fajão Geoscope
What is ours remains here
Gastronomy
Bookinxisto, the perfect refuge for cold days.
nature
A world to enchant children in the Aldeias do Xisto
Cyclin' Aldeias do Xisto
My Xisto Trails
Panoramic Roads
a sea of mountains
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astronomical calendar for 2025

a year to gaze at the sky in Aldeias do Xisto

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

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how to visit the fajão geoscope

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what is ours remains here

Nature may change the colour of the landscape, but what is ours has deep roots and always ends up resisting.

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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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bookinxisto, the perfect refuge for cold days.

Accommodation, restaurants, experiences, programmes and vouchers.

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nature

In Aldeias do Xisto everything is connected to nature.

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a world to enchant children in the aldeias do xisto

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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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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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a sea of mountains

Here you can feel the heart of the mountain people.

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discovery starts here

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restaurants
Callum
Callum
Oleiros
restaurants
Casa da Ti Augusta
Casa da Ti Augusta
Figueira
restaurants
Ponte Velha
Ponte Velha
Sertã
restaurants
A Malga
A Malga
Aldeia das Dez
restaurants
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
restaurants
Museu da Chanfana
Museu da Chanfana
Miranda do Corvo
restaurants
Fiado
Fiado
Janeiro de Cima
restaurants
Safra Restaurant
Safra Restaurant
restaurants
As Beiras
As Beiras
Pampilhosa da Serra
lodging
Refúgio do Raposo
Refúgio do Raposo
lodging
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
lodging
Aldeia Oliveiras
Aldeia Oliveiras
Proença-a-Nova
lodging
Casa do Talasnal
Casa do Talasnal
Talasnal
lodging
Casa Lausus
Casa Lausus
Talasnal
lodging
Casas de Água Formosa
Casas de Água Formosa
Vila de Rei
lodging
Casa Cova do Barro
Casa Cova do Barro
Janeiro de Cima
lodging
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Aqua Village Health Resort & SPA
Caldas de São Paulo
heritage
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
Igreja Matriz de Aldeia das Dez
offer
Levada Route
Levada Route
tour
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
Mining Territory - Cabeço do Pião > Barroca - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
tour
PR1 PPS - Caminho do Xisto de Fajão - Ascent to the Penedos
PR1 PPS - Caminho do Xisto de Fajão - Ascent to the Penedos
Casas do Rio
heritage
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno
Religious tour in Pedrógão Pequeno
tour
Return to Serenity [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
Return to Serenity [GR33 - GRZ: Canoeing]
village
Martim Branco
Martim Branco
heritage
Chapel of São Sebastião
Chapel of São Sebastião
offer
Night Canoeing I Starlight Journey
Night Canoeing I Starlight Journey
offer
Rota da Floresta I Serra da Lousã
Rota da Floresta I Serra da Lousã
village
Benfeita
Benfeita
village
Comareira
Comareira

next events

event
Nunes Pereira and the Line: 1927-2001
Nunes Pereira and the Line: 1927-2001
29 jan 2026 - 09 dec 2026, 09:00
Coimbra
event
III Galo Gastronomic Week
III Galo Gastronomic Week
30 jan 2026 - 08 feb 2026, 12:00
Penela
event
Moonlight Talasnal
Moonlight Talasnal
30 jan 2026 - 18 dec 2026, 20:30
Talasnal
event
IX Jornadas Apícolas do Fundão
IX Jornadas Apícolas do Fundão
31 jan 2026, 08:30
Fundão
event
AXTrail Series 2026
AXTrail Series 2026
01 feb 2026 - 18 oct 2026, 08:00
Castanheira de Pera
event
National Soapbox Racing Championship 2026 - Aldeias do Xisto Circuit
National Soapbox Racing Championship 2026 - Aldeias do Xisto Circuit
08 feb 2026 - 12 jul 2026, 11:00
event
1st Aldeias do Xisto Soapbox Racing Circuit Race 2026 – Sertã
1st Aldeias do Xisto Soapbox Racing Circuit Race 2026 – Sertã
08 feb 2026, 11:00
Sertã
event
Carnival is on the Porto de Vacas Schist Walking Trail
Carnival is on the Porto de Vacas Schist Walking Trail
14 feb 2026, 09:30
Porto de Vacas
event
Valentine’s Day at Fajão
Valentine’s Day at Fajão
14 feb 2026, 19:30
Fajão
event
Traditional Carnival in the Aldeias do Xisto of Góis
Traditional Carnival in the Aldeias do Xisto of Góis
15 feb 2026, 08:30
Aigra Nova

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.

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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.

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