A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão | 8 hours

41 Reviews | Coimbra
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A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão
2 Adults x $230.96
$461.92
Approx Total
$461.92
Pickup included
A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão
2 Adults x $230.96
$461.92
Approx Total
$461.92
Pickup included
A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão
2 Adults x $230.96
$461.92
Approx Total
$461.92
Pickup included
A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão
2 Adults x $230.96
$461.92
Approx Total
$461.92
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English
  • Private transportation
  • Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course
  • Photos of the tour
  • Bottled water
  • Personal Accident and Liability Insurance
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)

Overview

In this adventure we will discover some of the most iconic shale villages and waterfalls in central Portugal! We started our trip with a wonderful view of the Mont'Alto Sanctuary. Then, we leave in the direction of Coja where we can relax on its river beach before the mountain paths take us to the village of Benfeita and the waterfall of Fraga da Pena with its imposing 20 meters high. To end in beauty, nothing like visiting the best-known schist village in the country - Piódão…. For the more adventurous we still have 2 more places to discover, Foz d’Égua the enchanted village and Poço da Broca where the waters demonstrate the power of nature…

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Itinerary

  • N/A

    Panoramic view

    20 minutes

  • Praia Fluvial do Caneiro de Coja

    Village of Coja

    20 minutes

  • Aldeia do Xisto de Benfeita

    Shale village and river pool

    20 minutes

  • Cascata da Fraga da Pena

    waterfall in natural area

    20 minutes

  • Mata da Margaraca

    autotone forest woods

    20 minutes

  • Aldeia Historica do Piodao

    historic schist village

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    shale village

    20 minutes

  • Cascata do Poco da Broca

    Natural waterfall

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • inadvisable for people with reduced mobility

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Wonderful outdoor adventure to Piodao

Published on Oct, 2024

We had a wonderful day tour of the Cascades and Shist Villages, Piodao with Sérgio. If you are considering a trip outside of Coimbra and want beautiful scenery and an experience you wont forget I highly recommend this tour. Sérgio was so kind, and extremely knowledgeable. We stopped at various spots along the way to Piodao for views/photos. Once we arrived in Piodao, we had lunch with Sérgio. After lunch he took us around the village, pointing out historical details and artifacts. We stopped in the little village chapel which was amazing. Lots of great conversations. On the way back we stopped at a hidden waterfall. Overall we felt like the day was relaxing, adventurous, and educational. We were well cared for. He sent complimentary photos of our trip the next day. I highly recommend Sergio and any of his Aventuras Forte(s) tours. Just do it!

Unforgettable day outdoors

Published on Oct, 2024

Sergio was a wonderful kind guide, and the day was full of beautiful scenery and educational experiences. The small village of Piodão was fascinating. We had lunch at a small cafe and then took a walk around the village as he pointed out historic details. On the way back we stopped at a beautiful waterfall. I highly recommend this tour, or any of the adventures offered by Aventuras Fortes.

Well worth the cost

Published on Jun, 2024

Sergio is a fabulous guide. Courteous, knowledgeable of the geography, history, plant and birds or the region. We had a lovely day and thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour with. Sergio. Well worth the cost. Thank you!

Well worth the cost

Published on Jun, 2024

Sérgio is a fantastic guide that is courteous and very knowledgeable of the area, its geography, history, trees, birds and now!

Windmills, Schist Village and the best guide ever, Sergio!

Published on Apr, 2024

The most memorable experiences were the picturesque Windmills and the extraordinarily unique shale Schist Village. Also, the breathtakingly beautiful scenery all along the ride made time fly. Our guide, Sergio was delightful, knowledgeable and helpful. He helped us with many questions and thoroughly covered the history of the area and topography during the tour. Sergio told us about a wonderful place to eat and every dish we had was flavorful and well prepared. Wish we could go back to the restaurant again! It was a highlight. Overall, Sergio was the best guide we have ever had and we are well traveled.

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