Góis

Góis is a municipality in the Coimbra District of central Portugal. It belongs to the Centro Region and is part of the Região de Coimbra intermunicipal community. The municipality includes the town of Góis and surrounding parishes, and it is situated in the Mondego River valley near the foothills of the Serra da Lousã, an area known for its natural landscapes, forests, and traditional mountain villages.

Historically, Góis developed as an agricultural and market town serving the surrounding rural communities. Over time it diversified into forestry and small-scale crafts, with tourism growing in recent decades due to outdoor recreation, nature trails, and the scenic landscape of the Lousã mountains.

The economy remains largely rural, with agriculture and forestry as well as tourism playing important roles. The area attracts hikers, nature lovers, and visitors to traditional villages and seasonal events. The municipality preserves historical architecture in its town center, including chapels and the parish church, and offers viewpoints over the Mondego Valley.

Administratively, Góis is divided into several civil parishes. The population is concentrated in the town of Góis and surrounding rural parishes, reflecting a pattern common to rural municipalities in central Portugal.