Come and stay in our romantic Mongolian yurt, nestled in the mountains of central Portugal, about one hour inland from the ancient university town of Coimbra.

Its self-contained and fully furnished, set in our smallholding of terraced land, which we manage organically. Olives, vines and fruit trees surround the yurt; our own spring provides the water; and energy is solar powered.

Whether you’re looking for a lazy rural retreat, or an active holiday in the hills, there’s no better way to get back to nature without foregoing any creature comforts.

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From the Mountains of the 'Serra de Estrela' to the golden beaches of 'Figueira de Foz', the renowned beauty of this area offers a wide variety of choice for everyone. Whether your hobbies include painting, horseriding, walking, cycling, sight-seeing, shopping, eating out, or simply soaking up the sun, you are guaranteed to relax, unwind and enjoy your stay with us.

Our family run bed and breakfast establishment in the heart of Central Portugal. We offer an ideal location from which you can truly appreciate the unique character of this area. With above ground pool and large patio areas this is a wonderful starting point for your activities.

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4 Apartment holiday Cottages overlooking the market town of Loule in the Central Algarve, Portugal all with breath taking sea views - sleeps 2 - 13 people.

Ideally situated for bird watching, general nature studies, swimming and walking holidays

The accommodations occupy an acre of hilltop set in breathtaking Algarvian countryside in total peace & tranquillity & overlooks the market town of Loulé. Parts of the Quinta date back to mid 19th Century and are divided up into 4 apartment cottages, one large 2 bed apartment cottage, Orange and 2 newer 1 bed apartment cottages, Lemon and Carob and a rustic duplex cottage, Casa do Forno. All have their own separate entrances, own kitchens, private south-facing sun terraces & Bar-B-Q areas. All have been furnished to a very high standard with cane and pine furniture. During the winter months, heating is included in the tariffs.

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Quinta de Bispos is excellently situated on the slopes of the Caramulo mountain ridge in central Portugal and combines the quiet of a rural environment with all the services that may be expected from a quality hotel.

An important part of our ecological profile is the installation of a 310 m2 fotovoltaic solar panel producing electricity. It has a capacity of 43,200 Wp producing more than 55,000 kWh a year, which we estimate, will be enough to cover approximately 40 % of the quinta’s energy needs.

The waters from the sewers are bio-degraded in a special tank, and used for irrigation. All waste is separated, and organic waste is composted.
The great majority of the lamps (wherever possible) are energy-saving. The air-conditioning is turned off automatically when a window is opened, and the lights shut off automatically when a room is unoccupied.

For an environmentally friendly holiday in central Portugal with many relaxing local activities

Botany, Cycling, Family Holidays, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Photography, Swimming, Walking

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The ideal base for a bird watching holiday.

Algarve villa apartments Casa Rosa in the peaceful rural East Algarve, Portugal. Just 20 minutes from Faro on the outskirts of the unspoiled historic old village of Moncarapacho

Within a short drive from Casa Rosa there is a large diversity of countryside and coastline environment, that offer splendid habitat for a very large variety of bird species
Good birding watching. interesting company and delicious home cooked food

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Walking tours in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores

Only Portugal Walks offers tours to all parts of Portugal. These walking tours have been developed to show you the very best countryside, which varies so much from region to region. None of the tours is particularly strenuous because we want you to enjoy your holiday and have time to visit each day other towns and villages or sites of special interest within each area.

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We offer a group of options within the Natural Park of the Portuguese South west Coast. Our mission is to provide a pleasurable mix of adventure family holidays within the beautiful countryside. The activities are designed and run on a personalised basis in accordance with your objectives. Flexibility is guaranteed. We do not sell packages but propose programs.

Guesthouse - Casa da Eira
Based on the Atlantic coast in the picturesque town of Vila Nova de Milfontes perched on the banks of the Mira Estuary, this Guest house provides a variety of renovated apartments and rooms. A climate of sun, of intense light, people that are affable, fine beaches, a temperate year-round climate and mouth-watering gastronomy are just a few of the ingredients that spice up the experience of visitors.

Walking
If you're searching for an unexplored and rural landscape the South west coast of Portugal is the perfect spot. What we're offering is a tailor made service in one of the most preserved areas in Europe, faraway from mass tourism.

Cycling
This is a perfect place to explore on two wheels. As well as unspoilt landscapes, there are small villages where the pace of life is relaxed, sparsely populated countryside, country roads where farm animals and horse drawn carts are still a common sight and above all else hospitable and friendly local people.

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Gentle Cycling Holidays - where you set the pace and we provide the support.

Our cycling routes are for those that want to know that each day the distance is easily managed giving them plenty of time to linger over a picnic lunch, a nice cool beer, a fantastic photo opportunity (and there are plenty of those) or just to gaze at the beauty of the countryside.

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The “Rock and River” is situated in the heart of rural central Portugal offering activity holiday experiences specialising in rock climbing and river kayaking.

We give you the opportunity to enjoy the mountains, rivers, fluvial beaches, wildlife and traditional villages of the unspoilt and unexploited real Portugal.

You can climb in Portugal’s highest mountain range, the ‘Serra da Estrela’, and paddle the miles of uninterrupted wilderness content in the knowledge that all activities have been tailor-made in full liaison with your requirements, and personally planned and supervised by Matt, a British qualified instructor with over 10 years experience of training instructors and groups in the UK.

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