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Piódão is one of those villages that seems made for a photograph, but its charm is much older than social media or cameras. The schist houses, lined up like Lego pieces, shine with bright blue doors and windows, reflecting the sky covering the Açor Valley. This memorial commemorates when Miguel Torga called it the "embryonic egg" of a Portugal that no longer exists, and he was right: here survives the memory of a primeval time. Among the most famous schist villages, Piódão also stands out as a Historic Village, a pioneering example in the revival of mountain traditions.

Both Piódão and Foz d'Égua are accessible by car. But it's worth hiking the trail that connects them. It takes about 45 minutes, downhill from Piódão to Foz d'Égua (remember that the return is a slight climb). It's worth crossing the restored suspension bridge in Foz d'Égua before returning to Piódão. The Foz d'Égua pool is a popular spot for a dip in its very cold waters. Dipping your feet in the icy water of the stream is always very pleasant after a hike, immersing yourself in nature. I did it and recommend it. 👍🥾

Piódão belongs to the network of Historic Villages of Portugal. The town (village) of Piódão, the urban center and the parish headquarters, has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1978.[3] Pedestrian trails of extraordinary beauty.👍🥾🦯

This area has been hit by a serious forest fire in recent weeks.

Piódão is a particularly well-preserved, historic village worth a visit. If you're looking for peace and quiet and enjoy hiking, you've come to the right place. Although the historic village of Piódão doesn't hold any particular significance in Portugal's history, it has recently become an increasingly popular tourist attraction, perhaps due to its beautiful location in the Serra do Açor.

Monte do Colcurinho is an imposing peak of about 1,242 meters in the Serra do Açor, Portugal. It offers spectacular views that extend from the Serra da Estrela to much of central Portugal. In addition to its natural beauty, it is an important religious site, with a sanctuary dedicated to Nossa Senhora das Necessidades, a destination for annual pilgrimages. It is a place that combines breathtaking nature and deep spirituality.

Nestled in the Açor mountains, near Piódão, the river beach of Foz d’Égua is an enchanted corner that comes alive in the summer. Where the Piódão and Chãs d’Égua streams meet, a natural pool is formed, surrounded by rustic bridges, old mills and shale everywhere.

Piódão, the charming schist village with blue doors, is still home to around 170 inhabitants. It is said that the blue doors came about by chance (it was the only colour available) and ended up becoming a tradition. In the centre, next to the square, there is a small, lively café and a restaurant serving regional dishes. The car park is at the entrance to the village (there are around 50 spaces) and there are public toilets right in the centre, everything ready for a peaceful visit to this living postcard of the mountains.