Discovery Strats Here
Discover a territory where you can still feel the pulse of the earth. In the 27 Aldeias do Xisto (Schist Villages) in the Centro Region of Portugal, people and nature come together in a unique cultural landscape. Aldeias do Xisto are the gateway to a wide range of outdoor activities and leisure in close contact with nature and local communities.
The culture of "sport for all" and the quality of the facilities and information available in Aldeias do Xisto offer the opportunity to practice a whole range of sports, for both amateur and professional enthusiasts. Whether you want a relaxing stroll or to test your physical and technical limits, there will always be a trail waiting for you and specialized services to support you.
To book an accommodation, a restaurant or an experience, go to bookinxisto.com and do it with all convenience and security. Bookinxisto is an exclusive online booking platform for Aldeias do Xisto and operates under the principles of fair trade: no commissions nor brokers.
The Journey and the Discovery
Reinventing the culture of the places with the people who live there is the line of action of Aldeias do Xisto to affirm a quality destination to live, invest and create. Here you will find unique immersion experiences in the context of places, in deep contact with nature and people.
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GRZ - Multistage Route of Zêzere
The GRZ- Multistage Route of Zêzere was designed to be done on foot, by bicycle or by canoe, with 13 Intermodal Stations along the route. It passes through 13 municipalities and connects the Estrela Mountain, the Aldeias do Xisto, Castelo de Bode and the river Tagus.
updated May 12, 2020
The route is divided into nine coherent units (sectors) which reflect the characteristics of the river and its surroundings. Each of these sectors aggregates several stages between two information panels.
GRZ Rapids Season
The white waters and breathtaking landscapes once again enchanted the ambassadors of GRZ - Grande Rota do Zêzere, who covered 37 km on foot, by bicycle and canoe, in deep communion with nature. Mountain climber João Garcia and Olympic canoeist Emanuel Silva were dazzled by this wild river, ideal for lovers of outdoor sport and nature.