Piódão – The schist village (Serra do Açor) | 4K UltraHD
Beautifully built upon the ledges which climb Serra do Açor, the village of Piódão is harmoniously craved into the nature that surrounds it and of which it seems to be a part. Its schist houses with slate roofs, which blend with the irregular pavement of the streets and with the colours of the mountain, are connected by stairs which overcome the unevenness of the ground.
Nestled into the steep slopes of the Serra do Açor, Piódão is one of Portugal’s most picturesque and timeless villages. Built entirely of schist stone and slate roofs, its houses blend seamlessly with the natural tones of the surrounding landscape.
The narrow, winding streets and staircases follow the terrain’s irregularity, creating a village that feels sculpted rather than constructed — as if it naturally emerged from the mountain itself.
Walking through Piódão is like stepping into a storybook. Every turn reveals charming facades, blue-painted doors and windows, and the harmony of a place deeply rooted in tradition and isolation.
It’s a place where the silence of the mountains is only broken by the sound of your footsteps on stone, and where the rhythm of rural life endures, beautifully untouched by time.