Nearby Tours



Vale do Ninho houses have a privileged location in one of the 27 villages of the Aldeias do Xisto network, in the heart of the Lousã mountain range, right in the center of Portugal. 2 hours from Lisbon and Oporto and 35 minutes from Coimbra (whose University is classified as UNESCO world heritage), with connections by freeway (A13), we offer you a retreat of peace and harmony with nature in Ferraria de São João. In the vicinity there are several places of historical and cultural interest (such as the ruins of Conimbriga and Rabaçal) and many touristic infrastructures such as walking trails and cycling centers, as well as fluvial beaches. Navigate the icons on the map above to discover all the points of tourist interest and trails nearby.

River Beaches



Here is our selection of the closest river beaches to Vale do Ninho:
Fragas de São Simão (at 10km) (with bar)Ana de Aviz (at 12km) (with snack-bar)Louçainha (at 10km) (with restaurant)Praia das Rocas (at 24km) (with artificial waves!)Mosteiro (22 km away) (with restaurant)Senhora da Piedade (at 36km) (with restaurant)
Nearest beachOsso da Baleia (at 69km)

Monuments (Castles and Mondego Walls)



The town of Penela (15km away) is the capital of the county and has a beautiful castle, which you can visit, classified as a national monument. It was built in the 11th century, although what remains today dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Inside the castle is the church of São Miguel, which was built in the 12th century. Going another 21 km north, we reach Lousã where we find another castle built in a very particular place, in a small and narrow valley, near the fluvial beach of Sra. da Piedade (and where spectacular hiking trails begin). Continuing in the line of the Mondego castle and walls, passing through Coimbra, you can also visit the Castle of Montemor, the rice fields of the Mondego and finally the walls at Figueira da Foz.



  • Nearby Tours



    Vale do Ninho houses have a privileged location in one of the 27 villages of the Schist Villages network, in the heart of the Lousã mountain range, right in the center of Portugal. 2 hours from Lisbon and Porto and 35 minutes from Coimbra (whose University was recently classified as UNESCO world heritage), with freeway connections (A13), we offer you a retreat of peace and harmony with nature in Ferraria de São João. In the surroundings there are several places of historical and cultural interest (conimbriga and rabaçal ruins) and many touristic infrastructures such as pedestrian trails and mountain bike centers, as well as fluvial beaches. Try our mobile application for Android and iPhone available at the respective online stores that helps you discover all the touristic points of interest and trails (just search for Vale do Ninho).
  • River Beaches



    Here is our selection of the closest fluvial beaches to VN:
    - Fragas de São Simão (10km) (w/ bar)
    - Ana de Aviz (12km) (w/ snack-bar)
    - Louçainha (21km) (w/ restaurant)
    - Praia das Rocas (24km) (w/ artificial waves!)
    - Mosteiro (22km) (w/ restaurant)
    - Senhora da Piedade (36km) (w/ restaurant)
    Nearest beach by sea
    - Osso da Baleia (69km)
  • Castles (Penela, Lousã, Montemor)



    The town of Penela (15km) is the capital of the county and has a beautiful castle, possible to visit, classified as a national monument. Its construction dates back to the 11th century, although what remains today has its origins in the 14th and 15th centuries. Inside the castle is the church of São Miguel, which was built in the 12th century. Continuing on for another 21 km we arrive at Lousã where we find another castle built in a very particular place in a small and narrow valley, near the fluvial beach of Sra. da Piedade (and where spectacular hiking trails begin). Continuing along the line of castle and walls of the Mondego, passing through Coimbra, you can visit the Castle of Montemor, the rice fields of the Mondego and finally the walls at Figueira da Foz