Farm House Holidays in Portugal

Casa das Almas
We no longer rent this house from Oct 2015.

 

200year old Granite Farmhouse

In the Minho valley Costa Verde North Portugal

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

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courtyard.

preparing to plough

First attempt (not a bad job)

Got the hang of this!

Front of house

Pool from car park area. 10x6mts.

BBQ

Me with Merlin our new member of the family a wild kitten who lives in garage with mum and 2 other siblings.

Trevor on top field bringing logs down for winter

Merlin helping with pruning the vines.

Much easier from up here!

View across valley on cold frosty Dec morning.

2 Double bedrooms

Kitchen

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.
Easyjet  Gatwick Porto

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

Hammocks to relax on.

View from bedroom

Arial veiw

Photos of The Peneda & Minho Valley

Monção Minho Valley Portugal

Local Fair´s and Events Diary for 2015

Sra Rosa Sunday 10th May

This is where the ladies of Monção work through Sat night to lay flowers through the streets.
Corpos christie June 22nd

Feira do Alvarinho  Moncao July 3rd-5th

International Folklore Festival 29th July-4th Aug .dates not pubished for 2015 but will be around these dates.

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

Sra Dores in Monção 13th -17th Aug
St John´s June 22nd- 24th June  

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

Corpo du Deus Corpus Christie
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 14-18th

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For our Biker Guests info on Rallies 2015
Monção Os Ferios 3rd weekend in May
Sanguineda Mos near Vigo  June 16th-17 Spain»?
Caldas das Taipas Guimaraes June 14th-15th.?

Faro Motorbike Rally  July 17th -20th

info on  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.

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.

This website is all about the Alto minho take a look at it. http://www.rtam.pt

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

Both rooms have a fridge,tea & coffee making facilities and are en suite. Wi fi  is 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

2015

April 14th- Sept 30th (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 inquiry for price.

 

Tel 00351 251648107 or Mobile 00351 911595902 email magsinmoncao55@hotmail.com

Flights:- Heathrow- Vigo 

Porto:- Dublin,Liverpool,Birmingham,Bimingham,Standstead,Brussels,Frankfurt,Milan,Pisa,

Madrid,Valencia and Paris 
Santiago do Compostela:- Liverpool,Standstead,Rome,Frankfurt,Valencia and Reus
Route change all the time so please look at Easyjet,Ryanair,Tap, Bristish airways and Flybe.