It's probably no surpise that the summers are super hot here. Whihc is a huge difference to the winters where the temperatures can dip in the minuses. During summer, some days the temperatures reach 45 degrees, and that's where it will stay for days. The highest tempurature it reached last summer was 48 degrees which …
Continue reading Surviving the hot summers in central Portugal.
Ever fancied a motorcycle tour around Europe but not sure where to start? We have put together the top 10 things you should know about travelling in Europe before setting off. Whether you have a bucket list of destinations you're eagerly waiting to visit or you're just making a start now there are some things …
Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About Travelling In Europe By Motorbike.
We are so excited to tell you that we have finally completed our accommodation. We were clearly very optimistic when at first, we thought we would be ready by spring...last year. So we´re only a year out. We bought a caravan and completely renovated it to make it modern and spacious. We want our guests …
Continue reading BIG NEWS! Are You Ready for Your Portuguese Retreat?
Yesterday I did something I'd always wanted to try but thought it probably isn't something I'd ever get to do. I learnt how to make silver rings! I have found some amazing crafty and talented friends over here. They're always making things and I love seeing what they produce. I have kind of thrown myself …
So just before the school holidays begin in Portugal (12 weeks off school!!), we started Elvis at an Enduro School, (Escola de Enduro) which is taught by two brothers and takes place at Escuderia Castelo Branco, which about 40 minutes away from us. We have passed the race track many times on the way to …
We took a few days in the mountains, to enjoy Xmas in the amazing Serra da Estrela mountain range. With our house not ready to move into... we don't even have electricty to the property yet! Christmas was going to be a complete wash out. And with a 5 year old who lives for Christmas …
Wow… Has it really been that long!? We know it’s been quite some time since we last filled you in…the thing is you see, it’s been quite the rollercoaster! So where were we all that time ago!? That’s right. Mike was heading to Portugal to do the first trip! A LOT has happened since then. …
I should be telling you that I am sat in the sunshine on our Portuguese quinta writing an update on how our journey was, the 18 hour drive in our camper and a van with all of our belongings in. Travelling with a dog and an over energetic 5 year old. I should be telling …
Continue reading Will this actually happen or is it just a dream?
Choosing the location was a little easier than choosing the right right property. Carla's dad has a little place in Portugal in the Castelo Branco region so we knew we wanted to be within an hours drive of his village. We were particually looking for places that were less built up and less commercial but …
We can't thank you enough for visiting our site and following our journey while we set up our accomodation in the beautiful location of Penamacor. We have so many places we want to take you... and we will! With traditional Portuguese villages set in the heights of the mountains, castle ruins with the most astounding …
Vista de Penamacor 