many folk are curious about what a life would be like in Central Portugal and dream of going for it, relocating to a quiet village spot where they can relax and slow down. Lagares, situated in the Penacova district is a scenic, community where vans deliver bread, fish, meat and many other groceries to your the doorstep. Though remote enough to offer you peace and quiet, Lagares is also near to the routes of the IP3 and IP6 providing uncomplicated access to major routes around Central Portugal, including major cities and airports.
What might you find in this position which could prove a benefit to living there? Travanca do Mondego can be accessed within only ten minutes by foot. There you will come across your local Mayors, a gym and bike hire shop, two different mini shops which have cafe/bars adjoining them and two attractive parks and education facilities.
For individuals who savour the outdoor life there are a range of recreational facilities and opportunities in the region such as horse rides, bike rides, climbing and superb woodland walks. In a matter of minutes, you can reach many waterside locations where you can enjoy a many water sports such as sailing, kayaking, pedalo hire, fly fishing and swimming. The Mondego and Alva rivers form a conjunction that creates one of the country's major man made lakes. There are many restaurants available locally where you can sample some Portuguese cuisine or you could visit the Montebelo Aguiera Lake resort and spa for some pampering.
Mountains can be got to in just under half an hour and you could perhaps pay a visit to the Montebelo golf resort. Located in the Serra da Estrela and Serra do Caramulo mountain ranges, thiscourse offers the most fine-looking scenery in Portugal.
The friendly town, Sao Pedro de Alva is just 4 kilometres journey from the village of Lagares. Here you will be able to access banks, the postal office, GP surgery, both primary and secondary schools and yet more cafe's and bars to choose from. For more serious shopping and metropolitan facilities, the towns of Mortagua, Penacova, Santa Comba Dao, and Coimbra are within a half hour's drive too. Many find Coimbra of exceptional interest, as it hosts the second oldest university in the world, the Universidade de Coimbra. Coimbra's Universidade was founded long ago, in 1290. Coimbra City, presents you with a number of visual and culinary opportunities to explore Nearby you is located the historical Roman ruins at Conimbriga for a memorable day trip.
Lagares is in the central area of Portugal, within close proximity to some stunning areas, including the Serra da Estrella National Park that sits an hour's drive east. You can also visit many coastal locations, the closest at Figueira da Foz only 45 minutes by car.
What might you find in this position which could prove a benefit to living there? Travanca do Mondego can be accessed within only ten minutes by foot. There you will come across your local Mayors, a gym and bike hire shop, two different mini shops which have cafe/bars adjoining them and two attractive parks and education facilities.
For individuals who savour the outdoor life there are a range of recreational facilities and opportunities in the region such as horse rides, bike rides, climbing and superb woodland walks. In a matter of minutes, you can reach many waterside locations where you can enjoy a many water sports such as sailing, kayaking, pedalo hire, fly fishing and swimming. The Mondego and Alva rivers form a conjunction that creates one of the country's major man made lakes. There are many restaurants available locally where you can sample some Portuguese cuisine or you could visit the Montebelo Aguiera Lake resort and spa for some pampering.
Mountains can be got to in just under half an hour and you could perhaps pay a visit to the Montebelo golf resort. Located in the Serra da Estrela and Serra do Caramulo mountain ranges, thiscourse offers the most fine-looking scenery in Portugal.
The friendly town, Sao Pedro de Alva is just 4 kilometres journey from the village of Lagares. Here you will be able to access banks, the postal office, GP surgery, both primary and secondary schools and yet more cafe's and bars to choose from. For more serious shopping and metropolitan facilities, the towns of Mortagua, Penacova, Santa Comba Dao, and Coimbra are within a half hour's drive too. Many find Coimbra of exceptional interest, as it hosts the second oldest university in the world, the Universidade de Coimbra. Coimbra's Universidade was founded long ago, in 1290. Coimbra City, presents you with a number of visual and culinary opportunities to explore Nearby you is located the historical Roman ruins at Conimbriga for a memorable day trip.
Lagares is in the central area of Portugal, within close proximity to some stunning areas, including the Serra da Estrella National Park that sits an hour's drive east. You can also visit many coastal locations, the closest at Figueira da Foz only 45 minutes by car.
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Casa do Poo Velho is a beautiful 4 bedroom house in Portugal set in half an acre of south facing, fertile land near to the beautiful university city of Coimbra. It is situated at the end of the friendly village of Lagares and is the last house on a track leading into the forest with stunning views over the surrounding forests to the distant Serra da Lousa mountains. Property in Central Portugal.
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