Thank you, Lani. I can see how a trip like this might feel more challenging with a family of five. One thing I've learned is that these quieter places aren't going anywhere. Sometimes the right opportunity comes along when the timing is right. I hope you get to experience a corner of Portugal like this someday. - CW
Thank you, Sameer. It really is a unique corner of Portugal. And thank you for the kind words about Paul's photography. I think his images helped tell the story every bit as much as the article itself. - CW
I love the pictures that you included with this article. Once we get more settled ourselves, these are the kinds of places I really want to visit. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. These kinds of quieter places seem to reveal themselves best when we can slow down enough to really experience them. I hope you get the opportunity to visit someday. - CW
We visted the Schist villages last week and stayed in Cerdeira (2 nights) and Piódão (1 night) and loved the region! Recommend a visit early in the season before the crowds and tourist buses. You will have some villages to yourself!
That sounds like a lovely itinerary, Laura. I agree. Visiting earlier in the season really changes the experience. Part of the magic is being able to experience the quiet rhythms of these villages before the larger crowds arrive. - CW
This is a dream of mine though I'm not sure how possible it is with a family of five. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you, Lani. I can see how a trip like this might feel more challenging with a family of five. One thing I've learned is that these quieter places aren't going anywhere. Sometimes the right opportunity comes along when the timing is right. I hope you get to experience a corner of Portugal like this someday. - CW
Wow, so unique and spectacular!! As always, Paul's photos are awesome and definitely enhance the narrative.
Thank you, Sameer. It really is a unique corner of Portugal. And thank you for the kind words about Paul's photography. I think his images helped tell the story every bit as much as the article itself. - CW
I love the pictures that you included with this article. Once we get more settled ourselves, these are the kinds of places I really want to visit. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. These kinds of quieter places seem to reveal themselves best when we can slow down enough to really experience them. I hope you get the opportunity to visit someday. - CW
Beautiful area!!!
It truly is. What stayed with us most was not only the scenery, but the stillness and atmosphere of the village itself. - CW
Absolutely. And the food, especially a home cooked meal! Yum .
We visted the Schist villages last week and stayed in Cerdeira (2 nights) and Piódão (1 night) and loved the region! Recommend a visit early in the season before the crowds and tourist buses. You will have some villages to yourself!
That sounds like a lovely itinerary, Laura. I agree. Visiting earlier in the season really changes the experience. Part of the magic is being able to experience the quiet rhythms of these villages before the larger crowds arrive. - CW