The house of Hans & Lucy, one of the few houses in Portugal “Licensed” for Tourism, and recommended by the Spanisch tourism, is situated in a picturesque village “Vale de Carvalha”.
Pines, olive and eucalyptus trees offer their shade at our little hamlet of 20 inhabitants,its privileged location makes of it an excellent departure point in Portugal.
The spacious and well-illuminated rooms have each of them a private bathroom, Tv & central heating,in our cosy living room, facing the pool, you can have a lavish Breakfast.
For leisure many options are available, going from pedestrian circuits in Europe´ s oldest forest the “ Buçaco”, a stroll in the thermal resorts of Curia and Luso, or a visit to Coimbra´s old University as well as the nearby Monastery of Lorvão.
The Aguiera and Coiço dams have the liquid element so much sought after in summer.
You can go for a visit to one of the cellars of the famous “ Espumante”, and why not try a typical little market of the region where the farmers sell cheese and golden honey.
Physical fitness can be restored practising tennis, or fishing in the Mondego (a river abounding with fish where several world championships have taken place. Also canoeing, jogging, golfing, cycling, carting are one of the possibilities
You can go for boating down the river from Penacova to Coimbra (25 km).
Gastronomy hasn’t been forgotten; at Mealhada you can enjoy the crispy sucking pig, which is the pride of the whole region, accompanied by the famous red wine of the Bairrada. In Penacova, the succulent Lamprey is the local speciality.
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