Property in Central Portugal
Dreaming of living in central Portugal might seem like a designer fantasy, one that is filled with home delivered groceries provided by the local small village.
Taken to fact, Lagares is one such village, and they do deliver fresh bread, meat, fish, and groceries each in their own vans direct to the door.
This charming and friendly rural community is beautifully situated close enough to the connecting routes of IP3 and IC6 leading to rest of central Portugal.
What might you find in this charming area that would prove a benefit to living there? How about being able to take a ten-minute walk that leads you to Travanca do Mondego? This nearby community boasts a mini-supermarket for those goods not delivered to the door, two charming cafe that double as bars, and fine primary level educational opportunities for any children.
Not only that but the rural nature of the area lends it to many outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and horseback riding along the hundreds of miles of forest paths.
Within two kilometres, one will find plentiful water activities to enjoy, including fly-fishing and sailing on the waters of the reservoir created by Barragem da Aguiera dam.
Here the rivers of Criz, Dão, Modego and Alva form a conjunction that creates one of the country's major inland man-made lakes.
In addition to finding self-tended spots along the shoreline for swimming, sunbathing, running a small dingy, or holding a BBQ, there is the Montebelo Aguiera lake resort and marina plus plenty of other restaurants and bars in the area.
Mountains exist within a 25-minute drive, and nestled among them is the 27-hole golf course, Montebelo.
It sets between the Serra da Estrela and Serra do Caramulo ranges, granting a rare chance to play this esteemed sport among some of the most stunning beauty in the country.
Further afield, but still within four Kilometres is Sao Pedro de Alva.
Here you will find all the modern conveniences, including schools, health care facilities, restaurants and cafes, and business like grocery stores, banks, shops and malls and even a post office.
If you happen to crave a more urban setting once in a while, the larger towns of Mortagua, Penacova, Santa Comba Dão, and Coimbra are within a half hour's drive.
Coimbra is of special interest, hosting the second oldest university in the world,the Universidade de Coimbra.
This institution of higher learning was founded in 1290.
The ancient buildings of this historic city will charm and cling to you for years to come.
Less than ten miles away from this location are the Roman ruins of Conimbriga, which are still being carefully unearthed while parts are open for visitors.
The village of Lagares is situated near to some stunning areas, including the Serra da Estrella National Park that sits an hour's drive east.
Of course, to the west about the same distance is the coast where you can visit Figueira da Foz and Praia da Tocha.
Taken to fact, Lagares is one such village, and they do deliver fresh bread, meat, fish, and groceries each in their own vans direct to the door.
This charming and friendly rural community is beautifully situated close enough to the connecting routes of IP3 and IC6 leading to rest of central Portugal.
What might you find in this charming area that would prove a benefit to living there? How about being able to take a ten-minute walk that leads you to Travanca do Mondego? This nearby community boasts a mini-supermarket for those goods not delivered to the door, two charming cafe that double as bars, and fine primary level educational opportunities for any children.
Not only that but the rural nature of the area lends it to many outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and horseback riding along the hundreds of miles of forest paths.
Within two kilometres, one will find plentiful water activities to enjoy, including fly-fishing and sailing on the waters of the reservoir created by Barragem da Aguiera dam.
Here the rivers of Criz, Dão, Modego and Alva form a conjunction that creates one of the country's major inland man-made lakes.
In addition to finding self-tended spots along the shoreline for swimming, sunbathing, running a small dingy, or holding a BBQ, there is the Montebelo Aguiera lake resort and marina plus plenty of other restaurants and bars in the area.
Mountains exist within a 25-minute drive, and nestled among them is the 27-hole golf course, Montebelo.
It sets between the Serra da Estrela and Serra do Caramulo ranges, granting a rare chance to play this esteemed sport among some of the most stunning beauty in the country.
Further afield, but still within four Kilometres is Sao Pedro de Alva.
Here you will find all the modern conveniences, including schools, health care facilities, restaurants and cafes, and business like grocery stores, banks, shops and malls and even a post office.
If you happen to crave a more urban setting once in a while, the larger towns of Mortagua, Penacova, Santa Comba Dão, and Coimbra are within a half hour's drive.
Coimbra is of special interest, hosting the second oldest university in the world,the Universidade de Coimbra.
This institution of higher learning was founded in 1290.
The ancient buildings of this historic city will charm and cling to you for years to come.
Less than ten miles away from this location are the Roman ruins of Conimbriga, which are still being carefully unearthed while parts are open for visitors.
The village of Lagares is situated near to some stunning areas, including the Serra da Estrella National Park that sits an hour's drive east.
Of course, to the west about the same distance is the coast where you can visit Figueira da Foz and Praia da Tocha.
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