DISCOVER THE SURROUNDINGS.

We are not alone, the area is full of treasures…

Serra de Boneca Woman hiking in Nature

5 Minutes…

WALK AROUND PAÇO DE SOUSA

The Village 

Butchers, bakers, cafes and mattress makers.

Monastery of Paco De Sousa

Older than the country itself with a significant role in the creation of the country. Beautiful architecture and in a wooded setting

Igreja De Irivo

Follow a woodland trail to a hilltop church. An ideal quick walk to clear the head.

Donna Theresa’s Quinta

At our gate, our neighbour and role model grows everything we dont from pumpkins to goats and beyond.

Monte Mozino

A majestic and well preserved pre-roman city sat on a hilltop with woodland walks to explore.

15 Minutes…

ROLL AROUND THE HILLS

Tamega

River beaches of grass and sand. Lake swimming and watersports.

Quintandona

Heritage village built in schisto with arts festival and a very nice wine bar.

Penafiel

Charming regional city steeped in tradition with large cultural events throughout the year

Douro

More river beaches, cruises and nature sights

Poco Negro

Descend from the Serra De Boneca mountain to a secret lagoon.

30 Minutes…

ADVENTURE BY ROAD OR RAIL

The Atlantic Ocean

Gigantic rolling waves and epic sunsets.

Porto

A thriving city with a UNESCO protected historic centre and international culture.

45 minutes or more

DAY TRIPPING

Geres

Lakeside camping and waterfalls

The Douro Wine Region

Mountainsides of vineyards and boozy cellar tours

Paiva Walkway

8 km boardwalk along a stunning river gorge.