Lousã: 109€/group

Visit the Schist Villages while observing local flora and fauna in the Lousã mountain range (activity of one day for groups, up to 8 people).

The Lousã mountain range has a Mediterranean endogenous flora with oaks, cork oaks, arbutus and odoriferous plants. There are also other species such as wild and black pines, acacia, mimosa, cedar, fir, eucalyptus and various hardwood species. The ridges and streams have heather, gorse and broom. The fauna is also vast with blackbirds, hawks, owls, weasels, foxes, otters, rabbits, wild boar, deer, salamanders, frogs, newts, snakes, tortoises, lizards, vipers among many others.

Additional Information: The activity includes guide, transportation, and insurance excluding meals and other personal expenses. Takes place in the Lousã mountain range implies a minimum route of 72km (distance from Uma Casa Portuguesa to the center of Lousã: 36km). The starting time will be defined up to 3 days before the activity and the meeting point is Uma Casa Portuguesa.

Sicó: 135€/group

Visit the Sicó territory and meet the landscapes, the Roman ruins and the marine fossils (5-6 hours activity for groups, up to 8 people).

The Sicó Massif has approximately 430 km2 and reaches 553 meters above sea level at its highest point. This territory includes the Mountains Mouro and Alvaiázere with peculiar landscape features due to the presence of limestone and the karst evolution processes, forming a network of caves and water mirrors with unique features. The Sicó lands have important traces of the Roman occupation, as well as marine fossils.

Additional Information: The activity includes guide, transportation, and insurance excluding meals and other personal expenses. Takes place in the Sicó Mountain and implies a minimum route of 61km (distance from Uma Casa Portuguesa to the center of Sicó Mountain: 30.5km). The starting time will be defined up to 3 days before the activity and the meeting point is Uma Casa Portuguesa.

The route of the Bread: 210€/group

Walk along the water mils and visit the Schist village Casal de São Simão to know more about the route of the bread (activity of 6 hours for groups up to 6 people.

The bread route is an activity designed to show the entire bread pathway from the cereal to the table. Along rails and traditional paths that link the village to the water mills, visitors will be able to enjoy the rich landscape of Ribeira de Alge valley whose water irrigates the fields and moves the mills, where they can watch the traditional process of cereal milling.

Additional Information: The activity includes guide, picnic, and insurance excluding transport to the location and other personal expenses. Takes place in Casal de São Simão, implying a minimum route of 17km (distance from Uma Casa Portuguesa to the village: 8.7km). The starting time and the meeting point will be defined up to 3 days before the activity.

Tips: Bring comfortable shoes and clothes (be prepared for the weather: cold, rain or sun) and do not forget your camera.