As the days grow longer and the nights warmer, the Aldeias do Xisto once again become a place of discovery, encounter, and inspiration.

Throughout the summer, this territory invites you to slow down — to listen, taste, and feel. Between sunset concerts and nighttime walks under star-filled skies, there's space for creative workshops, authentic flavours, summer festivals, and pure joy. All of this in peaceful, beautiful places where the landscape blends with community life, and time takes on a gentler rhythm.
Here's what summer has in store for you in the land of schist:

Nature and Outdoor Leisure

• Nautical Summer 2025 at Pedrogão Grande
  Cabril reservoir, Pêra River, Bouçã reservoir
  21st of june to 13rd september

• Adventure Day
  Aldeia da Ruiva River Beach
  9th of july

• Moonlight Talasnal
  Talasnal, Lousã
  11th of july to 5th of december

• 219th Walking Trail: Vale da Ursa
  Proença-a-Nova
  20th of july

• Descending the Ocreza River
  Proença-a-Nova
   26th of july

• Walking Tours and Boats in the River
  Janeiro de Cima
  3rd of august

• Summer at the Riverside with Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
  Lousã
  4th, 14th and 21st of august

• Benfeita Trail 2025
  Benfeita, Arganil
  10th of august
   
• Perseids Night
  Geoscope – Fajão Astronomical Observatory
  13rd of august

Culture, Community & Performances

• SunSert 2025
  Sertã
  2nd of july to 14th of september

• Reading Marathon
  Sertã
  3rd to 5th of july

• Lavadouros com Alma (Washhouses with Soul)
  Ponte de Sótão, Góis
  5th to 13th of july

• XJazz Open Week
  Janeiro de Cima
  6th to 12th of july

• Pôr do Som
  Proença-a-Nova
  9th of july to 12th of september

• Theatre: Todos ao Monte & Fé em Deus
  Miranda do Corvo
  12th of july

• Feira Franca de Fajão
  Fajão, Pampilhosa da Serra
  19th of july

• AigraCultura 2025
  Aigra Nova, Serra da Lousã
  19th of uly
   
• The Colors of Schist
  Talasnal, Lousã
  20th to the 26th of july
   
• Cinema: Mostra de Xinema de Benfeita
  Benfeita, Arganil
  27th to 30th of july
   
• Summer in Covilhã’s Historic Centre
  Covilhã
  1st to 29th of august
   
• "Outdoor Cinema" at the River Beaches of Proença-a-Nova
  Proença-a-Nova
  6th to 20th of august
   
• Fazunchar 2025
  Figueiró dos Vinhos
  16th to 24th of august
   
• Aldeia Djembe Camp
  Aldeia Ruiva River Beach
  2 a 7 de setembro

If you wish to extend your connection to the territory, Bookinxistooffers a wide range ofaccommodation — from rural tourism to boutique hotels — always with the comfort and hospitality that define the Aldeias do Xisto.

Gastronomy and Traditional Flavours

• ATASCAr – Regional Tapas and Sweets Fair
  Aldeia das Dez, Serra do Açor
  10th to 13th of july

• River Fish Festival
  Cernache do Bonjardim
  11th to 12th of july

• Maranho Gastronomic Festival
  Sertã
  17th to 20th of july

• Mercado de Saberes e Sabores (Knowledge and Flavours Market)
  Aldeia da Pena, Serra da Lousã
  26th of july

• Sausage, Cheese and Honey Fair
  Vila de Rei
  26th of july to 3rd of august

• Tigelada Festival
  Proença-a-Nova
  9th to 31st of august

Besides tasting these flavours at the festivals, you can also explore the partner restaurants of the Aldeias do Xisto, where traditional cuisine is served with time and identity. Find recommendations at bookinxisto.com.

Workshops, Crafts & Local Knowledge

• Ceramic and Wood-Firing Course
  Cerdeira, Lousã
  18th to 27th of july
   
• Potter's Wheel
  Cerdeira, Lousã
  9th of august
   
• Miniature Schist Houses
  Cerdeira, Lousã
  9th of august
   
• Ceramics Workshop: Introduction to Handbuilding Techniques
  Cerdeira, Lousã
  9th of august

• Astrophotography: Xclusive Xisto – Capturing the Magic of the Universe
  Fajão, Pampilhosa da Serra
  22th to 24th of august

These learning experiences take on deeper meaning when lived in their local context. Some are available all year round, by direct booking at bookinxisto.com.

River Beaches & Well-being

• Mobile Health Unit at River Beaches – Proença-a-Nova
  9th of july to 27th of august
   
• Bibliopraia
  Ana de Avis river beach, Figueiró dos Vinhos
  15th of july to 24th of august
   

• Recycling is our kind of beach
  Açude Pinto River Beach, Oleiros
  16th of july

The river beaches of the Aldeias do Xisto are far more than just places to swim. They’re spaces for gathering, leisure, and contemplation — with clean water, serene landscapes and all the conditions for a perfect day or a longer getaway.

Many are certified with the Blue Flag or Quercus Gold Medal and feature support infrastructures, shaded areas, picnic spots, and beach cafés. During the summer, they also host cultural, environmental and recreational events — striking a perfect balance between nature and entertainment.

Keep an eye on our event calendar to see what’s happening at each beach.

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