Casa do Tio João -Serra da Estrela Parque Natural

Rustic house inserted in the picturesque village of Póvoa Velha, also known as "casas da ribeira". Village with curious and fascinating history. The whole village was in ruins and Mr. João Trabuco, well known throughout the village and Seia, completely recovered the village, making it a unique place. He kept the traditional moth and applied red covers, resembling a typical Christmas village. It was the first house to be re-built, higher and was the official residence of Mr. João Trabuco. Iconic home for history that has and brings to mind all villagers in and out of the village. It was the official residence of Mr. João Trabuco, a federated skier and medalist, a born sportsman. A typical mountain village, recently decorated and remodeled. It is about 1000m high. Occasionally it snows in the winter. We can call it "Portuguese Switzerland", right next door. It is located 5kms from the city of Seia, in the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela. In winter you can ski in the various slopes that are in the Tower, and in the summer, there are many activities that you can do with your family or with your friends. The house is home to 6 people, with 3 bedrooms, two double and one twin room, two bathrooms, living room and kitchen, to prepare your meals or snacks. It has central heating and fireplace, with firewood available. In summer, with scarce kilometers, there are fluvial beaches, such as Lapa dos Dinheiros (11kms) or Praia da Loriga (21kms). You can also enjoy paddle boarding or canoeing in the beautiful and magical Vale do Rossim (15kms). We made available a Paddle board to enjoy. You can also carry out totally identified walks with rails for this purpose. Kms of pleasure. You can also do climbing, bird watching or just enjoy the pleasurable moments in pure nature. At about 40kms you have the beautiful village of Piodão and Chão de Égua. If you come to the village and ask for Mr. João Trabuco's old house, everyone will know what it is. Calm and framed the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. Here you can enjoy a unique, cozy, typically mountainous area with activities both in winter and summer. All space. We're available whenever you need them. We can send information about the different places that you can enjoy and plan your trip and stay at Casa do "Tio João". Rustic house inserted in the picturesque village of Póvoa Velha, also known as "casas da ribeira". Village with curious and fascinating history. The whole village was in ruins and Mr. João Trabuco, well known throughout the village and Seia, completely recovered the village, making it a unique place. He kept the traditional moth and applied red covers, resembling a typical Christmas village. It was the first house to be re-built, higher and was the official residence of Mr. João Trabuco.