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This website will slowly grow during this winter. We’ll bring you more and more information about the endless possibilities of this amazing place and the renewal of the campground on our estate. Please come back to take a regular look.

Marvao (9 km, walk bike or taxi) is absolutely worth a visit. The (Moorish) castle towers over the landscape and is visible from all angles. Within the castle walls you’ll find this small town with white houses (and only 80 inhabitants). It is well visible from our estate, especially at night when it’s lit. You can visit the castle and walk the castle walls all around the village and have a marvellous view over it’s surroundings. Soon more (als about the many events that take place).

Castelo de Vide (9km) is the more lively town. Also with a castle, but also with shops, bars and restaurants. Special feature is the old Jewish quarter with it’s beautiful fountain and it’s medieval small streets. Visit the museum and the cathedral and have a taste of the traditional Portugese lifestyle. (Soon more)

Beira is just a 3,5 km walk or bike ride and used to be the border station on the railway form Madrid to Lisbon. The old station is preserved in all it’s beauty, and on weekends there often are music and theater performances. You can walk a beautiful unpaved path to the village and on the way back on the main road you’ll find two bars/restaurants to get your refreshment or lunch. In summer there’s the opportunity to railbike on the old tracks. (Soon more)

Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede is an ideal environment for a nice walk or bicycle ride through the astonishing nature. You’ll pass old cork oaks, stone oaks, olive groves mixed with all kinds of fruit trees and of course the herds of sheeps and cows (hear their bells) in a rocky environment. Be aware that the landscape is quite hilly, especially when visiting the castle villages of Marvao (800 m.) and Castelo the Vide (600 m.) – our estate lies on an altitude of 400 meter. However the small town of Beira is an almost flat walk right from our doorstep. An electric bike is recommended for those who like a relaxed touring. However, the landscape is perfect for those who like a challenge on a race or mountain bike.

At kiosk Amsterdao you’ll find a map with several walking and cycling routes. Soon we’ll be offering them also as .gpx files and in the app Komoot. But you can also just start walking and explore the countryside by yourself. There are many unpaved paths that lead to old hamlets with central fountains and washing facilities.

Soon you’ll find much more information and pictures about all the opportunities on this page.