biking Archives - Portugal Confidential https://portugalconfidential.com/tag/biking/ Travel & Lifestyle Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:47:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-LinkedIN-PC-T_L-Lauch-Profile-Photo-400x400-1-32x32.jpg biking Archives - Portugal Confidential https://portugalconfidential.com/tag/biking/ 32 32 Schist Villages of Central Portugal https://portugalconfidential.com/schist-villages-aldeias-xisto-central-portugal/ https://portugalconfidential.com/schist-villages-aldeias-xisto-central-portugal/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:12:50 +0000 https://portugalconfidential.com/?p=14175 “Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and are remain occupied by the residents of the village.

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