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The Best Mountain Biking in Portugal - The Schist Villages Biking Facilities

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Schist Village Trip Planning - Go Outdoor
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Schist Villages Picture: Ana and Fernando of Go Outdoor, travel planners for the Schist Villages of Central Portugal

James Martin, Europe Travel

Ana and Fernando, who introduced us to life in the Schist Villages, own a small house in one of the villages and run a company called Go Outdoor which can help you plan a vacation.

Go Outdoor is involved in hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking trips, as well as introducing visitors to such rural activities as bread making which starts with grinding the grain to make the flour. They will rent you a bike or kayak, or take you on a planned adventure.

Ana and Fernando speak English well, and will give you an excellent introduction to the culture of the ancient villages tucked into the mountains.

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