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Much of the municipality of Lousã is covered by the Serra da Lousã, characterized by steep slopes and unevenness, streams, dense vegetation, hidden schist villages, and other secrets. Its highest point is Trevim, at 1,204 meters, offering breathtaking views. The main activities of the population, besides industry, are agriculture, forestry, livestock farming, and beekeeping. Beekeeping is, in fact, one of the most significant, as honey from Serra da Lousã is a certified product and has a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). The cuisine includes the famous "chanfana", "tibornada", "sardinhas albardadas" (a type of sardines) and, among the sweets, "tigelada lousanense" or "serranito", a sweet made with honey and chestnuts that is highly sought after and appreciated.

What to do in Lousã

Talasnal

Lousã

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 …

Castelo da Lousã / Castelo de Arouce

Lousã

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 …

Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

Lousã

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 …

Casal Novo

Lousã

A village with schist houses, integrated into a landscaped area dominated by natural viewpoints. A place of great natural beauty and a special charm, partly due to its semi-abandoned condition.

Percurso Pedestre dos Corços

Lousã

As the name suggests, this hiking trail will allow you to spot deer. The trail follows a path through lush vegetation, where you'll be in full contact with nature and the hidden corners of the Serra da Lousã.

Percurso Pedestre de Central Ermida

Lousã

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

Cerdeira

Lousã

A village with schist houses, integrated into a landscaped area dominated by natural viewpoints.

Serra da Lousã

Lousã

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 …

Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

Lousã

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 …

Percurso Pedestre da Praia Fluvial de Serpins

Lousã

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.

Museu Etnográfico Doutor Louzã Henriques

Lousã

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.

Candal

Lousã

A village with schist houses, one of the preserved villages in the Lousã mountain range. This village is undergoing restoration work to make this beautiful area more attractive to visitors.

Casa dos Salazares / Casa da Viscondessa do Espinhal / Palácio dos Viscondes do Espinhal

Lousã

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.

Praia Fluvial de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

Lousã

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.

Chiqueiro

Lousã

A village with schist houses, integrated into a landscaped area dominated by natural viewpoints. A place of great natural beauty and a special charm.

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Where to eat in Lousã

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Where to sleep in Lousã

Cerdeira - Home for Creativity
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity

Este alojamento dispõe de nove casas tradicionais de xisto, remodeladas de forma sustentável, uma construção ecológica num ambiente natural paradisíaco. Cada c…

Octant Lousã
Octant Lousã

4 star

Charm and refinement. In Palácio da Lousã, the first boutique-hotel to open doors in Portugal, will get lost in the many tasteful details that populate the for…

Casa do Vale do Linteiro
Casa do Vale do Linteiro

This former farm house presents today a set of two 18TH century houses: Casa d ´ Grandmother and the House of the oven. Feature living room with fireplace, kit…

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