Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The area's patron saint, São Pedro do Açor, is honoured with a Mass, religious procession,
ball, and a handicrafts fair during the
Santos Populares no Piódão
in late June or early July.
Sleeping & Eating
There are
quartos
everywhere, but quality is uneven. A full list is available from Piódão's
turismo
. Cafes around the square do light meals.
Casa da Padaria
( 235 732 773;
http://casa-da-padaria.planetaclix.pt
;
d €45)
On the far side of the village from where
you arrive, this handsome house has an exceptionally friendly host and offers good value
for simple rustic rooms.
B&B
€
Casa de Xisto Piódão
( 933 403 055;
www.casadexistopiodao.com
;
Rua Francisco Pacheco; s/d/q not incl breakfast €50/55/75)
This
tall, narrow house in the heart of the village sleeps up to six in comfort. There's not a lot
of space, but it's colourful and cosy. Minimum two-night stay.
COTTAGE
€
Casas da Aldeia
( 919 189 195;
www.casasaldeiapiodao.com
;
r not incl breakfast €40-50; )
Piódão's improvement
committee has kitted out these schist houses across a little valley from the centre, with
great views of the village. Each has two rooms with TV, private bathroom, kitchenette and
fireplace. You can rent just a room, or an entire house.
COTTAGE
€
HOTEL
€€
Estalagem do Piódão
( 235 730 100;
www.inatel.pt
; r €70-90; )
Looming unaesthetically on a ridge above the
village, this government-run caricature of a local schist house has rather luxurious, mod-
ern rooms and a decent restaurant with vistas. It's a helpful, friendly place with an indoor
pool. Rates vary according to demand and you'll usually get a cheaper deal online.
O Fontinha
(mains €8; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
A schist house in the heart of the village, this is a good
venue for simple, tasty local food like pork chops, trout or
bacalhau
.
PORTUGUESE
€
Information
There's no ATM in town.
