This mountain range is located between the Açor and Sicó mountains, southwest of Coimbra, on the border with the district of Leiria. It measures 30 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide, reaching its highest point of about 1,000 meters at Alto do Trevim. It is a mountain range deeply furrowed by a branching network of valleys and steep slopes on its northwestern edge. It boasts a rich fauna and flora, boasting a wide variety of botanicals, and even some watercourses, the famous Lousã river pool. Along the mountain range, trails lead us to villages frozen in time, populated by schist …

A river beach located in a location of great scenic beauty. It offers support infrastructure that allows for pleasant leisure moments. Be sure to visit the Chapels of Nossa Senhora da Piedade and Lousã Castle.

An 18th- and 19th-century building with neoclassical decor. The central section, raised by an additional floor, is topped by a coat of arms and crowned by pinnacles. It currently houses a hotel.

A hiking trail that takes place near the Ermida Hydroelectric Plant, along a path of lush vegetation, where you can fully experience nature.

Sanctuary composed of four chapels: Chapel of Saint John (15th century), Chapel of Our Lord of Agony (19th century), Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy (probably 17th century), and Chapel of Our Lord of the Afflicted. These chapels were built one at a time, between the 15th and 19th centuries. Their interiors preserve sculptures, such as the painted limestone one of Saint John the Evangelist and the one of Our Lady of Mercy, the latter of which is often brought out on procession days.

This spot offers a beautiful view of the chapels and the castle, with the São João stream winding its way from the mountains, forming a river pool. The entire mountain range and the mountain villages of Casal Novo and Talasnal are also visible.

This museum features a diverse, nationwide ethnographic collection, including agricultural implements and hitching systems. It is divided into several sections, including pig slaughter, pottery, mountain cuisine, bread, olive oil, blacksmithing, linen, and shoemaking.

This schist village, located at an altitude of 500 meters in the Serra da Lousã, boasts unique beauty and is part of the Schist Villages Network. The village's only restaurant, a small but always popular restaurant, was named after one of its inhabitants, Ti Lena. There's a small shop selling Talasnicos and other homemade delicacies. After being abandoned a few years ago, these houses were occupied by hippies from northern Europe and also by families from Coimbra for vacation homes, but many remain empty. The green vegetation and the brownish schist characterize the landscape, so it's worth exploring the many …

Castle located near the village of Lousã, in a mountainous landscape. It consists of a keep, punctuated by arrow slits, a small irregular fence, and a few turrets. Its entrance is flanked by two turrets, and three more are distributed along the walls. The entire castle is made of Silurian schist, a local rock, except for the garrison at the keep's door, which is made of white sandstone. During the Reconquista, this castle became a strategic point, halting Moorish incursions from the Zêzere valley.

A walking trail along the Serpins river beach. The trail follows the river, through calm spots with lush vegetation, and allows you to explore the village of Serpins and its natural, religious, and cultural heritage.