Talasnal Schist Village
Talasnal
A schist stone village in the Lousã mountains, with stone houses in brown and grey climbing the hillside. It is one of Portugal's most beautiful schist villages.
Talasnal belongs to the municipality of Lousã. Its houses are built entirely from local schist and slate, stacked up the mountainside. The village was once abandoned, but new residents restored it, and it now has small restaurants and guesthouses. You can hike up from the Arouce Castle and the chapel at the foot of the mountain, a climb of about 1.5 hours, or drive to the village entrance. It is about 35 km from Coimbra and requires a car or a hired vehicle. The mountain roads are narrow and winding, and the trails become slippery after rain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Penacova & Mondego Kayaking
- Penedo da Saudade
- Jardim da Sereia (Parque de Santa Cruz)
- Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
- Pedro e Inês Footbridge & Parque Verde do Mondego
- Science Museum of the University of Coimbra
- New Cathedral of Coimbra
- University of Coimbra – Paço das Escolas