What to do and see in Lousa, Central Portugal: The Best Tours

The Veado Verde / Green Deer challenges you to live an experience in the Lousa Mountain. Come with us and watch deer exhibit natural behaviour in the wild. We will walk in forests of pines, chestnut trees, oaks and beeches where we can also find wild boars, foxes and squirrels. It´s a wonderful and rewarding experience that includes offroad activities, hiking and visiting the shale villages.  It's a 4 hour tour with Coimbra as the pickup point. Get ready, the beauty of this mountain will leave you amazed! IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional photographer guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), One souvenir photo, Meals as per itinerary (L=lunch, D=dinner) are optional and paid separately on site., Coffee and/or Tea, Binoculars

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

In this tour we give the opportunity to experience the original Portugal. Mountains, countryside, shale, limestone, caves, nature, routines and gastronomy are some of the purposes of this trip. Ready?

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Lunch

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Hidden by mountains of leafy vegetation, the magical world of schist villages is still a closely guarded secret whose inhabitants like to help unravel. Its friendly people and with time to welcome those who visit them, show us customs and customs, gastronomic delicacies and artisan knowledge. This preserved territory also has castles that seem to come out of fairy tales, or monuments and museums that testify to what life was like many years ago. But much of its charm lies in its pure nature, in the crystal-clear river beaches where we can spend moments of relaxation, and in the green forests that are discovered on foot, following the “Shale Paths”. Come on in and discover with us this enchanted place!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Personal accident and liability insurance

Exclusions: Lunch

Serra da Lousã is known for its "magical villages" of schist but it is not only its stone houses that are magical. This off-road tour will take you to the discovery of its oak, chestnut and pine forests where noble creatures and magical silhouettes inhabit the Deer. Among the forests where these majestic beings inhabit we will also take you to observe and know smaller species, but no less important for the ecosystem, which gave us their unique colors and look… Come with us on this adventure, the Serra da Lousã Nature awaits you.

Inclusions: Accompaniment by qualified technical guides all the way, Photographs of the tour, Personal Accident Insurance and Liability, Transport with pickup in the area of Lousã and Coimbra, Small morning snack (tea, coffee, cake)

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The Veado Verde / Green Deer challenges you to live an experience in the Lousa Mountain. Come with us and visit the beautiful and picturesque Schist Villages of Lousa Mountain. We will pass thru forests of pines, chestnut trees, oaks and beeches where we can find deer, wild boars, foxes and squirrels. It´s a wonderful and rewarding experience that includes offroad activities, hiking and visiting the shale villages.  It's a 4 hour tour (or 8 hour tour) with Coimbra as the pickup point. Get ready, the beauty of this mountain will leave you amazed! IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, One souvenir photo, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Meals as per itinerary (L=lunch, D=dinner) are optional and paid separately on site., Professional photographer guide, Transport by private vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, Binoculars

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

The villages of Shale have already been dubbed "magical villages," their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic. These structures dating back to medieval times emanate an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they find themselves by necessity of fixation for pastoral and agricultural activities. During this adventure we will take you to know some of the most beautiful villages of Shale of Serra da Lousã as well as the sweeping landscapes that this unique place has to offer ...

Inclusions: Photos of the tour, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance, Transportation with collection in the place where it is housed (region of Coimbra and Lousã), Coffee and/or Tea

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After pick up at your hotel in Coimbra, we will go to Serra da Lousã. We will visit the Schist Villages, a group of small shepherds' villages scattered around the mountains. We will start with Cerdeira, with its chapel, a wooden bridge next to the fountain and its houses perfectly integrated into the landscape, thanks to the schist stone that was used in its construction. We will pass through the village of Candal to go through its narrow streets and in Talasnal we enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Serra de Lousã. In all the villages we travel between shale houses, oaks, cork trees, narrow alleys, streets and small trails. We will return to the hotel in Coimbra after a visit that looked more like a trip to our rural ancestor.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

The villages of Shale have already been dubbed "magical villages," their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic. These structures dating back to medieval times emanate an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they find themselves by necessity of fixation for pastoral and agricultural activities. During this adventure we will take you to know some of the most beautiful villages of Shale of Serra da Lousã as well as the sweeping landscapes that this unique place has to offer ...

Inclusions: Transportation with collection in the place where it is housed (region of Coimbra and Lousã), Coffee and/or Tea, Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course, Photos of the tour, Personal Accident and Liability Insurance

Exclusions: NOT included (restaurants available or picnic option)

All of us at Crusade Running Tours are passionate about mountain and adventure. We love and specialized ourselves in running, but our true passion is the mountains. Being into the unknown, to the hills, in the sun, under the rain, day or night. Watching the sunrise and the sunset, being above the clouds. Setting heart and mind free, feeling alive… Our mission is to combine running and walking with the will and joy of exploring and discovering the mountain, encouraging it's practice and making accessible to anyone. By forming small groups, led the all course by a experienced and certified mountain guides, we work so that you have a unique, safe, comfortable and worry free experience.

Inclusions: Certified Mountain Guide, HD Photo package, Insurance

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Ceramic figurines have a long tradition in Portugal, especially in the areas where traditional pottery is common. It is a spontaneous form of popular artistic expression, depicting everyday life. All creatives experiences in Cerdeira link traditional techniques with a modern approach.

Inclusions: Materials and tools, Insurance

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