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Lousã Schist Village: Something for Everyone
Stone pathways, inlaid fountains, a fanciful swimming spot, and a stunning castle are just a few treasures found in this ancient hidden village.
March 11, 2023
Stone pathways, inlaid fountains, a fanciful swimming spot, and a stunning castle are just a few treasures found in this ancient hidden village.
There was always a harder day, a worse moment to come, all the way up until my last full day of walking… which I suppose you could call the hardest part if I have to pick one.
This four-hour walk between Sintra and Cabo da Roca lets you see many of Sintra’s famed landmarks and includes plenty of forest-walking, sea-gazing, and cliff-scrambling. And you don’t need a car to reach it.
Like any good Lisbon story, this one starts in Cais do Sodré. But this one ends with flamingos.
A refuge from the fuss of the city with a fantastic view of what you’re missing
Come for the cypresses, peek into some creepy mausoleums, and try not to get freaked out
Some of the highest vistas in Lisbon, never crowded, and insanely fun on a bicycle