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Quinta da Geia

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Quinta da Geia Lda.

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Double from 65.00 to 65.00 EUR

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Activities around hotel

Trekking, Horseback Riding, Ski

II	Hotel Facilities

Quinta da Geia

Aldeia das Dez - Beiras

Countryside

Number of rooms: 15

Cosy countryside accommodation by the mountain slopes of Serra da Estrela

The Quinta da Geia is one of those cosy little places we are sometimes fortunate enough to find simply by chance. Located in the middle of Portugal up against the mountain slopes of the Serra da Estrela (the country’s largest mountain range) and on the outskirts of the ancient village of Aldeia das Dez, this atmospheric country house accommodation counts on spectacular views over forests, mountains, rivers and valleys amongst many of its plus points. Another is that notwithstanding being updated and renovated to a large degree, it still manages to maintain its historical character. Authentic materials have been used throughout to imbue this 18th granite built collection of buildings with the traditional spirit of the Beiras. Built around a courtyard in 7 acres of terraced land, it simply teems with fruit trees and grapevines. The rooms - a number of which have their own terrace/balcony - are tastefully laid out and furnished with many farm antiquities. Some even have a four-poster bed and there is also one suitable for people with disabilities. Families also could go for one of the apartements that sleep up to four persons and provide a filly equipped kitchen. Other mod cons inlude a large luxury swimming pool with a separate children's pool situated on one of the terraces surrounding the hotel. The entire region around Quinta da Geia is a is a national park, and therefore abounds with unspoilt nature making for spectacular walks, some of which have been personally laid out by the Quinta da Geia itself.

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ll	Activities

The Serra da Estrela.
Located in inland central Portugal, this beautiful area called the Serra da Estrela is in fact a protected National Park. It is a wonderful place to explore. In the summer it is not getting too hot, and on a clear day you might even be able to see the sea over 150 kilometres in the distance! There is plenty to see and do. Dramatic crags and ravines makes this area a stunningly beautiful drive or hike. There are several walking trails. In winter this magical area is transformed into a glittering white kingdom.
The Serra da Estrela is also famous for its wonderful cheese called "Queijo da Serra", as well as its smoked sausages.

The Caramulo Mountains
The Serra do Caramulo is a place where nature reigns supreme and man has learned to live with it and for it, never against it. It is a place full of surprises and magnificent views.

You will notice the green fields and woods, the grey of the granite, the bright colours of the heathers, ganisters, oleanders or brooms and ancient small and picturesque villages.

The Serra do Açor

The beautiful mountains of the Serra do Açor are located west from the vast area of the Serra da Estrela. In contrast with this highest chain of mountains of Portugal, that consists principally of granite, schist is the characteristic stone of the Serra do Açor. Schist was the basic building material for the picturesque houses of the many, formerly isolated villages and hamlets. The barbarous vegetation is rich in majestic chestnut-trees, oak, pine, eucalyptus and some olive trees. Amongst the shrubs, heather, rosemary, yellow-flowered broom and furze, stand out. There is an abundance of water from streams that spring from the mountains.

Piódão
Piódão is without doubt one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal. It is classified as a Public Interest Monument, set forth in 1978, therefore benefiting of some protection. But only after its integration in the project of Historical Villages of Portugal, did Piodão see its urbanization ensemble safeguarded.
Being in the scope of that program all the houses in cement and tile roofing, are being converted in schist walls and roofs of slate. This project is now almost finished, so one can appreciate the architectonic richness of Piodão, and its reference as a heritage to preserve.
The village has an outline, typical of a mountain settlement. The dominant houses ascend up the slope, sheltered from the winds. Construction materials, were those offered by the hills; schist and wood. The walls have two layers, one exterior with bigger stones and one interior with smaller stones. The slate-roofs, take form of saddle roofs or four side roofs.
No one knows for certain the reason why the windows and doors are painted blue. This is one of the mysteries still to solve, but the most recognized explanation is the isolation of the village and the arrival of a pail of blue paint.
Having no choice, the blue was imposed upon and is actually an integrant part of the architectonic ensemble for the village of Piódão.

Organized visits to wine vineyard of the region.

The city of Viseu
An attractive old town worth visiting. Contains the "Grão Vasco" Musuem one of the best in the country.

Organized visits to wine vineyard of the region.

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ll	Tips & Getting There

From Porto take the A1 in direction to Lisbon and exit to the IP3 Viseu. Go ahead for approx. 30 km and then exit to the IP6/7 in direction to Ol. do Hospital. Go ahead untill you are reaching Vendas de Galizes and turn in direction to Ponte das 3 Entradas/Avo. Once there head in direction to Aldeia das Dez where you should find signposts for the hotel rural Quinta da Geia (you might also ask for the hotel).

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ll	Client Comments

Please feel free to send us your personal hotel review on this hotel. You may wonder why all the assessments we have on line are positive. Well, apart from the simple fact that we try to include only what we consider to be the best accommodations, there’s another important reason to bear in mind. Any hotel that receives 3 negative feedbacks is automatically taken out of our selection.

“We don’t know yet when we might be able to visit this house again but we know for sure that we really would like to return there!! We really enjoyed the Quinta, the hosts and the delicious food!” SE, Germany

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