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 The region:
Quinta Rural is located in the wonderful and suprisingly diverse
Northern Portugal, at the slopes of the Serra da Cabreira
(the mountains of the goatkeepster), an old, granite,low mountain
range with steep valleys, clear mountainstreams anrounded
peaks, with a maximum of 1262 metres. The Serra da Cabreira is
situated in the eastern part of the Minho province, also known
as Costa Verde, and situated along the border with Trás-os-Montes
and the Tamega wine valley.
Leaving the
lovely Tamega wine valley behind, a winding road will take you into
a whole new world of rugged nature, old
granite villages and overwhelming views. You may have to slow down
to admire some wild horses (garranos) and prey birds,
or may even be stopped completely by a shepperd with his/her herd of
sheep, goats or cows. Images from the past seem to be
ever so present. There's no better museum to get to know the Old
customs and traditions being practiced.
The Quinta:
At the gateway of these two different worlds, at 500 meters of the
ancient village of Juguelhe, a warm welcome awaits you.
Quinta Rural, originally a 17th century huge farm, was converted
into a charming holiday farm, respecting the use of regional
and natural materials.
It now provides a pleasant holiday stay in one of the bed and
breakfast rooms (with private ensuite bathroom) or in our of our
comfortably furnished glamping (safari) tents. Glamping at Quinta
Rural is outdoor living at its best, paced to meet your
personal style.All you have to do is unpack your suitcase and enjoy.
The 2.5 hectare gently sloping terrain assure you an astounding view
as well as spacious, self-chosen campsites for you to
spend your holiday with your own tent.
The altitude of 800 meters provides you with a pleasant mountain
breeze during the hot summer months. No wonder this area is
known for it's hiking, mountainbiking, 4x4, motor and horseback
riding trails.
 The stunishing Adega is turned into a bar/bistro, where delicious
barbecues and other regional mealsare regularly prepared
for you, cooked over the fire and served with fine Portuguese wine.
Besides the outdoor activities in the direct surroundings, there's
more to do, see and discover;
Kayakking/rafting on the Tamega-river, cultural or patrimonial
routes, wine probing, fado music evenings, local markets,
fairs and festivals, Natural Parcs such as the Alvao (waterfalls of
Ermelo), the Geres, villages and towns such as Amarante, Cabeceiras
de Basto, Agra, Mondim de Basto, Povoa de Lanhoso,
Vieira do Minho, Guimaraes (European Capital of Culture 2012, as
well as Unesco world heritage), Fafe, Braga (Bom Jésus),
Barcelos, Porto etc.
Quinta Rural (by the locals known as Quinta da Cruz) is situated 12
km from the chief town Rural Cabeceiras de Basto, 12 km
from Arco de Baulhe and 14 km from the highway.
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