A tour between Schist Waterfalls and Villages, Piodão (full day)

Coimbra Trip 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…

Additional Info

* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Coimbra, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

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…

Itinerary
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Stop At: Santuario Nossa Senhora Do Montalto, 3300 Arganil, Portugal

Panoramic view

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Praia Fluvial de Coja, Coja, Arganil Portugal

Village of Coja

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Aldeia do Xisto de Benfeita, Benfeita, Arganil 3300-000 Portugal

Shale village and river pool

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cascata da Fraga da Pena, M518 Serra do Açor, Pardieiros Portugal

waterfall in natural area

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mata da Margaraca Integra a Rede Natura 2000 EU, Arganil 3300-000 Portugal

autotone forest woods

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Aldeia Historica do Piodao, Arganil 3300-000 Portugal

historic schist village

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Foz de Égua, 6285 Arganil, Portugal

shale village

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cascata do Poco da Broca, Barriosa, Seia Portugal

Natural waterfall

Duration: 20 minutes



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