Piódão, Mountain village in Serra do Açor, Portugal.
Located at an altitude of 700 meters, Piódão presents rows of stone houses built into the mountainside with dark slate roofs and blue-trimmed windows.
During medieval times, this remote settlement served as a refuge for people seeking protection, including those connected to the Inês de Castro case in 1355.
The parish church, built in the 19th century, stands out with its white walls against the gray schist structures that define the rest of the village.
The village contains several restaurants serving regional mountain dishes, plus accommodation options in traditional houses adapted for tourism purposes.
Every house in Piódão maintains the original schist stone construction, creating a uniform appearance that makes the village resemble a nativity scene.
Location: Arganil
Website: http://piodao.no.sapo.pt/
Website: http://piodao.no.sapo.pt
GPS coordinates: 40.22944,-7.82500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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