Local Information
 Welcome to central Portugal, made up of beautiful, lush countryside, friendly hospitable people and pots of history.
Experience the seasons from the snow peaked mountains of the Serra de Estrella to the sandy beaches of Figueira da Foz.
Vila Nove de Oliveirinha is one of many small villages scattered around in the Beiras region of Central Portugal. A 10 minute walk through the pine forests will bring you into the village where you will find 2 cafe / bars, a fishmonger, a small shop selling basic food and wine, a pharmacy and a post office.
A 10 minute drive to the nearest town - Oliveira do Hospital - gives a wide choice of shops, banks and restaurants. A market is also held here monthly.
 Although this is a tranquil area it is not remote, & driving to other parts of the region is relatively easy.
The larger city of Coimbra is a 40 min drive from Quinta Cottages and offers many historic attractions and modern amenities.
Activities
Clay pigeon shooting is also offered on the Quinta and horse riding is available on the neighboring Quinta, whilst jet skiing, sailing and kayaking can be found nearby on the Mondego river (approx. 20 mins drive). Fishing and river swimming are also available locally.
Figueira da Foz with it's 15 km of sandy beaches is just an hours drive away.
 Alternatively lazy days can be spent sunbathing by the pool.
For winter holidays, a ski/snowboard resort is situated on the slopes of the Serra da Estrela (approx. 50 min drive).
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