Schist House - Piodão, Serra do Açor

The space Small 2-story shale house. On the 1st floor there is a bedroom with a toilet and a large outdoor patio with a stone table and bench. It has a small, well-equipped kitchen on the ground floor and a living room. Access between floors is from the outside. House located near numerous villages in the Açor mountains and with a very beautiful view of the mountains. In summer you can take a good swim in the numerous pools and river beaches. If you like to hike, there are several nearby hiking trails in Mata da Margaraça and Benfeita. To regain your strength, there's nothing like a good meal at a good price in Pardieiros, a village in the woods. At the end of the day, take a trip to Côja. Guest access The little shale house is located on the EN 344, at the intersection to Monte Frio, about 10 km from Côja. Other things to note What to do Enjoy the quiet and the views from the house and take short walks to the forest ranger's house and up a little further to the geodesic landmark, which looking at the horizon are on the hill on the right side. The sunset is a must-see. Visit the numerous towns and villages (among others Benfeita, Côja, Avô, Vila Cova do Alva, Piódão and Foz de Égua). You can take walking tours, among others: Benfeita - PR1AGN - circular shale path, 10.4 km, difficult; Mata da Margaraça - several; Avô - PR4 OHP - circular shale path, 8 km, easy; Aldeia das Dez - PR3 OHP - Caminho do Xisto dos Passos do Ermitão, circular, 10 km, easy. And enjoy the Bathing and Leisure Areas and the numerous public swimming pools in the villages: Benfeita, Côja, Pomares, Poço da Cesta, Sardal, etc. Crafts: miniatures of schist houses and compositions, pine wood spoons, bowls and basketry. You can buy from the artisan in Pai das Donas and in the shops of Piódão and Côja (Tucha and Daqui and Dacolá). Gastronomy: Chanfana, kid, bucho, tigelada, coscoreis, etc. Fairs and markets: Every Thursday morning – Arganil Fair; Second Saturday of each month – monthly fair in Côja; Third Saturday of each month - foreign community fair in Côja.