Sunday, July 01, 2007

Farm House Holidays in Portugal

Casa das Almas

Self catering Accommodation

200year old Granite Farmhouse

In the Minho valley Costa Verde North Portugal

Front of Casa Das Almas, Barbaque area and court yard with vines

Open May-Nov

Private swimming pool 10 x 4 mts

2 Double bedrooms

Prices at bottom of page along with details of Casa Margarida Bed and Breakfast

The Adega Suite sleeps 2 in seperate annexe. Not available on its own only with main Farmhouse.

The Adegd suite shower room



Situated in the foothills of the Penada National Park, this 200 year old granite Quinta (farmhouse) is full of charm and set in its own grounds of approx 5 acres offering superb views across the mountains to the beautiful valleys below. Half the land is mountain land with pines growing on it idea for your fire wood in winter, the other half is agriculture. It is situated 3km from the River Minho, between Monção and Melagço and a short drive to Galicia Northern Spain.
To travel by air to our region check out these flights below into Porto,Vigo and Santiago de Compostela.
Tap for Porto and Lisboa to london.
Porto:- Dublin,Liverpool,Standstead, Brussels,Frankfurt,Milan,
Pisa,Madrid,Valencia and Paris with Ryanair.
Due to Ryanair changing routes so often these may no longer be available(check website)
Vigo:- Heathrowe London with Clickair.com
We do allow a well behaved pet in Casa das Almas

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Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Photos of The Peneda & Minho Valley

Monção Minho Valley Portugal
Local Fair´s and Events Diary for 2011.

Sra Rosa Sunday 9th May

This is where the ladies of Monção work through Sat night to lay flowers through the streets.

Feira do Alvarinho & Fumeiro Melgaço


International Folklore Festival 1st - 8th Aug .

Sra Dores in Monção 18th'23rd Aug

Many international groups gather here in Monção for the whole week dancing at different venues.

St John´s June 22nd- 24th June 2010

Held here at Longos Vales, 3-4 days and nights of religious and musical celebration. ..........................................................................................................................


Corpo du Deus

This festival is a celebration of all that is traditional to this area. It also incorporates the "Festa de Coca". Coca the dragon is the symbol for Monção and is a re-enactment of George and the dragon which is held annually.

Sra Dores our lady of pain Monção Aug 18th-22th

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For our Biker Guests info on Rallies 2010

Monção Os Feras May 14th-16th

Faro Motorbike Rally 2009 July 15th -18th

This years Bands playing areRoger Hodgson(Ex Supertramp) Ava Popovic, Blasted Mechanism , and many more. http://www.motoclubefaro.pt/

Sanxenxo Spain usually around 12th Sept

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These photos were taken in Aug 06 in the Peneda National Park in Portugal.

Monção North Portugal

Sra Rosa

Pictures created from flower petals by the ladies of Monção who work through the night.
2007
2009

Pictures below show the medieval wall


Just to show you how beautiful and different this end of Portugal is.
Small hamlets dotted around the hillsides .



From Castles,Forts ,Church's and Historic Monasteries to Sheppard huts.



Phillippe on Guitar in Grupo Rockanorte




Dancing and nightlife traditional and modern for young and old.












Dance the days and nights away at local festa's Spanish and local bands

Here are 2 photo´s taken at the top of the hill showing the celtic ruins which have been unearthed by archeology students over the past 2 years. Picture below is of St Cantano a very old chuch just up the hill from Casa Margarida which was made a National Monument in 1937


. Snow in Feb 2007 on the "Peneda" National park.Up in the clouds at around 4000 metres.

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Saturday, October 21, 2006

Prices and availiblty, Casa das Almas

Casa das Almas
Last updated Jan 25th 2012
Min of 7 nights in self catering June, July, Aug & Sept.
Short breaks are available as fill ins only
PRICES for 2011-12
Special offer April-May, £450 for 2 people and £75 per extra person.
April-May £600-£750 or €660-825
June 2nd -July 7th £750-£900 or €825-990
July 7th-Aug from £900-£1100 or €990- 1200
Sept £750 - £900 or €825 - 990
Please note first price is for the farmhouse sleeping upto 6 people, The second price is for farmhouse and Adega suite sleeping upto 8 people
Pool towels now included in the price.
Change over day in July and Aug is Saturday.
If our farmhouse is already booked for the dates you require ,why not see about B/B at Casa Margarida .
We also accept Pounds Sterling and Euro please state which you prefer to use.
We have a cot bed free of charge for a child up to 3 years old.
Email:-magsinmoncao55@hotmail.com
or Tel 00351251648107 or mobile for Texts 00351 911595902

Free availability calendar

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

Our part of Portugal

CASA MARGARIDA

We are situated in the Alto Minho region of Portugal over looking the Minho Valley, the famous wine growing region for the 'Vinho Verde' and the fine 'Alvarinho' wines. Both Casa Margarida and Casa Das Almas are ideally suited for those who wish a really relaxing holiday. Completely different to those usual Portuguese holidays taken in the Algarve, the Alto Minho region of North Portugal offers are guests a chance to sample the true Portuguese way of life unique to this area.
You can still see the occasional oxen and cart in this lovely unspoilt rural countryside with its host of charming hamlets and villages where the local cafe / bar is still the hub of rural life. The wonderful lush green scenery all year round and stunning views especially in the Peneda National Park offers those so inclined splendid sightseeing and a host of outdoor activities such as Walking, Mounting biking, Cycling, Cameoing, Fly fishing, Course Fishing, River rafting and bird watching together with a chance to relax and sunbathe by their own private swimming pool when feeling less energetic. For those interested in the history of the area, there is an array of ancient churches, medieval towns and fortifications, Roman bridges and viaducts together with numerous Celtic settlements. There are several golf courses in North Portugal, but the nearest is in Galicia some 20 kms away. The Portuguese love to party and are some of the most friendly people you can wish to meet. There hospitality is second to none, probably due to the odd glass of wine. Throughout the summer months there are fiestas and folklore festivals with music and dancing everywhere and generally free of charge. One thing not to be missed in June around the 23rd is our local fiesta. This goes on for 3 days and nights with free entertainment throughout.
The first fiesta's start at Easter and go on through the summer until late October.
See our websites :-
www.portugal-holidayvilla.co.uk and www.maggiescottage.co.uk
This website is all about the Alto minho take a look at it. http://www.rtam.pt

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Weeks available & Price list for Casa Margarida

Casa Margarida B&B Price list
3 nights minimum stay
All rooms are per night
Family room sleeps 2 Adults and 2 children,If only 2 adults same price as double room
Twin room no longer available
May /June
Double £50
Family room £60
July/ Aug
Double £55
Family room £65
Sept
double £50
Family room£60
Oct/April
Double £45
Family £55 per night
Dates Available
2012
April 14th- Oct 31st (Please email to see if your dates are available) magsinmoncao55@hotmail.com
We accept payment in Euros and Sterling
If you prefur to pay in euros please state at time of enquiry for price.
Tel 00351 251648107 or Mobile 00351 911595902 email magsinmoncao55@hotmail.com
Flights:- Gatwick- Vigo with Clickair,
Porto:- Dublin,Liverpool,Birmingham,Bristol,Standstead,Brussels,Frankfurt,Milan,Pisa,
Madrid,Valencia and Paris with Ryanair.
Santiago do Compostela:- Liverpool,Standstead,Rome,Frankfurt,Valencia and Reus with Ryanair.