We stayed at Imelda and Sergio's Casa Fareja for 6 enjoyable weeks. The house is comfortable and felt like home to us, it is equipped with everything that we needed. The location is great, close to the town with all …
We stayed for 8 nights and it's not enough! It's a home away from home here. Fernanda and Sergio responded to our requests very fast and they are always so helpful. They will ensure that we are comfortable throughout our …
Nous sommes un couple de français , venu en vacances au Portugal à la Casa estevao. Et bien exceptionnelle , la maison , le cadre extérieur le calme ., Tout est exceptionnelle je le répète. Mais alors quand vous aurais …
A casa é incrível! Está num sítio maravilhoso, numa paz muito muito boa! Só se ouvem os passarinhos, é lindo! Localiza se ao pé da Serra de São Macário que é por si só incrível, com paisagens lindas! Os anfitriões …
I spent a weekend here with my daughter and we both enjoyed the peaceful environment in the village and the company of our hosts (and the sheep and goat and chicken...). We went exploring the region which offers beautiful scenery …
Adoramos a nossa estadia na Casa Estêvão! A localização é maravilhosa, numa pequena aldeia em que se ouve o silêncio e se consegue esquecer todo o stress. A casa tem tudo o que precisamos, mas o melhor é mesmo a …
Visit Almodôvar, Portugal: a charming medieval town (37.511762, -8.060513) in the Alentejo, near Faro. The small town is just 80 km north of the Portuguese south coast capital city, and the airport.
The town’s easy-going people, peculiar landscapes and ancient roots give it …
The Legend
The word São (Portuguese for Saint) points us to the sacred origins of São Macário. According to legend, the son of a rich castellan called Macário sought refuge high up in the secluded mountains far away from civilization. …
As a new PhD in Sweden, I always imagined that my PhD experience would be one of full of interaction, research opportunities, growth and travelling. I had dreamt about this since when I can remember and this had been my …
Living in a small and secluded village such as Santo Estêvão offers peace of mind and close contact with the nature.
Tradicional farming is the main activity of the few inhabitatns. Despite economically catasthrophical is very environmentaly friendly. For example, …
You might be familiar with a slightly different smoked sausage, the one from our neighbours across the border, Chorizo. The Portuguese recipe, however, is Chouriço and we pronounce sho-ree-soo.
Portuguese Chouriço: the (not so) secret ingredient
Chouriço is a traditional delicacy and widely popular …
One of the oldest dishes in history, going back to prehistoric times, soup is perennially popular in Portugal. The country fiercely defends its, position as the European leading consumer of this food by keeping a diverse repertoire of recipes, tailored …
