Lousã Travel Guide

 solopes Says:  Located close to the castle, this chapel is the result of a recuperation, done in the 19th century, of a very old ruin. 

 solopes Says:  A simple and smart device in a river was used to make an artificial pool, in a natural environment, with a natural look. We found it open and empty, but got an idea how pleasant it may become in the hot summer days. 

 solopes Says:  This small castle, with lots of history since the 11th century, was ruined by a legend that said there were treasures hidden on it. Declared a national monument in 1910, it as been object of several recuperation initiatives, being, today, an interesting visit in forested and... 

 Svitata Says:  Lousa is really a very small town, you can probably travel by car from one end to the other in 5 minutes, but it is a quiet and peaceful town and for me, a good base to travel within the region. I only had time to explore the chapel and Lousa castle, Lousa seems like a good... 

 heinz01 Says:  When you visit Arouce Castle and Nossa Senhora da Piedade and you have an hour or two to spare, go and visit the mountain village of Talasnal. It's not just the village which is a real beauty, the walk walk to go there, too, is spectacular. There is a nice trail which first... 

 heinz01 Says:  About a half hour walk or a five minute drive to the southwest of Lousã, there is the Castle Arouce. The main feature of the castle is a big square tower. If you are lucky, the iron gates are open and you can visit the tower and walk onto the walls. From here, you have a...