Piodão, “The nativity scene village”
Yes, it really looks like a postcard! And you might be looking at one of Portugal's top attractions, a well-preserved historical village right in the inside valley of The Açor Mountain, a quiet place with only 178 cheerful inhabitants. Don't miss these 4 reasons why it should be on your travel wish list:
1- Getting here is part of the deal
In the centre of Portugal you will find many pine forests combined with Eucalyptus´ all through the drive from Porto or Lisbon to Açor Mountain and finally Piodão.
2- Swimming in clean waters
3- Hiking from Piodão to Foz D´Égua. Walking trails with jaw-dropping views of the forest:
4- Souvenirs: buy traditional bread, cheese and liquors here, you will not regret!
Still unsure? Find out more about the area and what to see:
Include “Fraga da Pena” and “Benfeita Mountain” on your plan.
“But oh! the blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can speak fearlessly on any subject; with whom one’s deepest as well as one’s most foolish thoughts come out simply and safely. Oh, the comfort — the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person — having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together; certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.”
― Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, A Life for a Life
