A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão

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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Braganca Hotel Largo das Ameias 10, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-024
Despertar Saudade AL Praca da Republica No 8, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-343
Hotel Astoria Avenida Emidio Navarro 21, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-150
Hotel Botanico de Coimbra Bairro de Sao Jose No. 15, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3030-207
Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Melia Avenida Armando Gonsalves 20, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-059
Hotel D. Luis Rotunda da Ponte Rainha Santa Isabel, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3040-091
Hotel Ibn-Arrik Rua Alexandre Herculano 18 24, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-019
Hotel Oslo Coimbra Avenida Fernao de Magalhaes 25, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-175
Hotel Tabua Rua Professor Doutor Caeiro da Matta, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3420-335
Hotel Vitoria Rua da Sota 9 11, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-392
Hotel ibis Coimbra Centro Hotel Ibis Avenida Emidio Navarro 70, Edificio Topazio, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-150
Internacional Avenida Emidio Navarro 4, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-150
Lusitano Hotel Avenue Da Fronteira, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 6355
Moderna Rua Adelino Veiga 49, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-003
NH Coimbra Dona Ines Rua Abel Dias Urbano 12, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-001
Pensao Flor de Coimbra Rua do Poco 5, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT
Pensao Residencial Antunes Rua Castro Matoso 8, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-104
Quinta Das Lagrimas Rua Antonio Augusto Gonzalves, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3041-901
Quinta da Fontinha Apartado 80, , Espariz, Portugal, PT, 3420
Sapientia Boutique Hotel Rua Jose Falcao 4, Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-062
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro Avenida Fernao de Magalhaes 199, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-176
Tivoli Coimbra Hotel Rua Joao Machado 4, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-226
Vila Gale Coimbra Rua Abel Dias Urbano 20, , Coimbra, Portugal, PT, 3000-001

Pickup details

We carry out the transfer anywhere in the region of Coimbra. Possibility of transfer in Arganil (additional 30 euros) ... Read more ▼

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End point

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Itinerary

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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
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shale village

20 minutes
Cascata do Poco da Broca

Natural waterfall

20 minutes

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

Free Cancellation

April 29100% refund

April 30No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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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.