Casa do Penedo – the Stone House
Being built between four large rocks that make up the structure of the house, Casa do Penedo resembles a Stone Age building. This unusual stone building (located in the Fafe region of northern Portugal) has a ancient-look and looks like the house from Flintstones. Its construction was started in 1972 and lasted about two years. The owners use it as a holiday getaway.
The neighbors call it as the Casa do Penedo — penedo means big rock in Portuguese language. Casa do Penedo is camouflaged completely in the surrounding countryside.
There is no electricity in the house and the only exterior not made of stone are the windows and door frame. The furniture is made of logs. The couch is made of a large eucalyptus tree that weighs about 350 kg.
This house is a place to visit. Because of its originality and beauty, this place has attracted curiosity of many tourists throughout the world.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Casa do Penedo, Várzea Cova, Fafe, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 41.488198, -8.067779
- Access
- Reach the private house via the Fafe/Lameirinha rally track. Paid guided interior/exterior visits require a confirmed reservation and payment; maximum group size 30. No wheelchair access; pushchairs are listed as accessible. Visits are held in any weather, so dress appropriately.
- Admission
- Guided visit €7; children up to age 6 €5 and ages 6–18 €6 (the operator’s age bands overlap at six; confirm when booking).
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best season
- The operator names no preferred season and says its reserved guided visit runs in any weather; wear weather-appropriate clothing for the mountain setting. Choose a date only after the booking is confirmed.
- Opening hours
- Reserved guided visits available between 10:00 and 17:00; choose an available date and time and await confirmed paid reservation.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-01
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-01
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