5 rural tourism villages near Lisbon to discover
Aldeia da Mata Pequena
A hidden treasure just 30 minutes from Lisbon: Aldeia da Mata Pequena is a village that dates back to the Roman occupation period, but was recently renovated, mainly for rural tourism activities. Of the 70 inhabitants who live in Aldeia da Mata Pequena, few still remain in the region, keeping the customs alive.
In the village, you will find traditional houses, artefacts that tell stories and, of course, a breathtaking natural landscape. All this is just 30 minutes from Lisbon. It's worth visiting.
Aldeia do Penedo
The village of Penedo, in Sintra, is located on a hillside and still preserves some houses with an older design, which gives it the image of a typical village. In this village, you can walk through the steep, winding streets and visit its centuries-old chapels.
Santa Susana
The village of Santa Susana is not the ideal place to spend the weekend, but rather to make a temporary visit. This peculiar village is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the Alentejo, with a population of 200 people who are already quite aged. The lack of commerce and isolation makes young people not want to settle there, but it is a place that receives hundreds of visitors every year, who like to admire its whitewashed houses and the calm that is felt there.
