Lousã and the Schist Villages

Lousã is in central Portugal, and its main attraction is the Schist Villages.

The mountain range of Lousã is in central Portugal, and its main attraction is the Schist Villages. These are mountain villages with centuries-old houses made of schist, a dark-colored, laminated rock. The villages can be visited by car or on foot.

The mountain also has other sights such as the Trevim Swing, located at the highest point of the mountains (a great place to take pictures), river beaches, and the Lousã Castle.

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As for gastronomy, the region has several traditional foods like chanfana de cabra (goat meat roasted with red wine) and dishes made with game meat like wild boar and deer.

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