Portugal's historical villages are the ideal destination to feel comfortably at home. Portugal has the power to leave surrendered by those who pass through here. From the beaches to the mountains, the Portuguese corners never cease to amaze. In the summer, Portuguese beaches see their sands filled with tourists. In winter, the tendency is to escape to cozy places. The cold calls for a warm drink in the hands and a good conversation in front of the fireplace, the perfect environment to be lived in one of Portugal's historical villages.

In the middle of the Serra do Açor, in Beira Litoral, is located one of the most beautiful historical villages of Portugal, the village of Piódão. Its amphitheater layout is impossible to miss, as well as the contrast of the blue of the doors and windows with the schist. The scenery is breathtaking. The friendliness and the way the local people welcome those who pass through there is also unparalleled. The people who settled in the village of Piódão, from the fifteenth century, continue today to sow and graze their flocks in the same fields. 

The village of Monsanto is already known as the "most Portuguese village in Portugal".  Located on top of a hill, 758 meters high, when seen from the top of the castle, the houses blend in with the boulders. 

Visiting this "Monte Santo" means exchanging the city rush for the silence of its streets and alleys. This can be the ideal pause for those who live in the hustle and bustle. 

Get ready to discover the hidden charms around every corner. Starting from the Praça dos Canhões viewpoint and ending in the historical village of Portugal. The Matriz Church, the Cruzeiro de São Salvador, the Chafariz da Fonte Nova and the Antiga Adega (Old Winery) deserve a place in your itinerary. Don't leave anything unvisited. 

When the heat is hot, the popular festivals fill the village with life and the fluvial beaches with people from the village and abroad. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the "most Portuguese village in Portugal".

The Schist Villages in Lousã are perfect for a weekend getaway. Here, the only connection is with nature. In a two-day itinerary, rent a car at Guerin and drive through 5 of the most emblematic villages. What better way to get closer to the customs and traditions of the locals if not by living with them?

There are not many people, but there are plenty of animals and they are always ready to be petted. You cannot return to your city routine without first passing through the historical Portuguese villages of: Casal Novo, Chiqueiro, Talasnal, Cerdeira and Candal. Each one of them transport us to another dimension, far away, where peace and quiet leads. And they lull us into the tranquility of the nature that surrounds them.  Each corner of these is unique and unforgettable, the return is guaranteed.