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Aldeia do Xisto da Pena

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Enamorada dos penedos

Abrigada junto aos Penedos de Góis, a Pena parece desafiar a imponência do escarpado que se eleva na outra margem.

This village is the perfect result of construction in a combination of schist and quartzite. A centuries-old chestnut guards the entrance to the village.

The local topography dictated that the village developed along a promontory, making it seem that the houses are defying the laws of equilibrium and the force of gravity.

The village of Pena takes full advantage of the crystal clear waters of the stream. Alongside it, the Penedos de Góis offer adventure for the daring.

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Update: July 23, 2021

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De Norte e de Sul

Na A1 sair em Coimbra. Tome a N17 e saia na N342 no sentido da Lousã. Continue em direcção a Góis até encontrar as placas indicativas (à direita) das quatro Aldeias do Xisto.

 

De Espanha (pela A25)

Na A23 sair em direcção a Fundão-Sul. No Fundão seguir pela N238 em direcção a Silavres. Siga em frente até ao Orvalho. Aí tome a direcção de Pampilhosa da Serra. Apanhe a N2 no sentido de Góis. Continue pela N342 até encontrar (à esquerda) as placas indicativas das quatro Aldeias do Xisto.

Coordinates

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40.111200, -8.135070
DMS
40°06'40.3"N 8°08'06.3"W
UTM
29T 573710 4440457
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