My Amazing Holiday
Review Submitted: January 6, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2008
Where do I begin. WIth the beautiful mountain views to the cool fresh swimming pool, this house has it all. I arrived there late at night so didn't see many of the surroundings or the pool area, however, when I woke up the next morning I flung open the shutter and was amazed by the rolling moutnains in the distance. Then my next surprise was the spacous, light environment of the downstairs area. With a TV, DVD player, PS2, more DVDs than I could wish for and enough books to fill a library there was far from enough to keep the whole family happy. I took a look around the outside area and came upon the secluded pool area, with a table and chairs to relax on and both relaxing and playful inflatables, and was pleased with what I saw. And just behind me was the volleyball/ beach tennis course which really appealed to me and my family. I must say all the things I've been describing all made the holiday increcdible, however I recommend to hire a car as there are many activities to enjoy and places to see outside of the stunning village. Which brings me on to my next point: the village and the locals. The village is so far behind with technology is exciting to see how they live their lives. Also, the locals may seem astonished to see such people in their village however a cheery bom dia/ boa tarde (good day/ good afternoon) will put a smile on their face and they may even try and talk to you. The area really is a beautiful place, unspoilt by any of the modern world. The best part of the village, and I'm sure everyone who visited will agree, is definitely Rui's 'bar'. WIth the same locals in there everynight you can count on them to cheer you up or if you're ready for some charades (its the only way of communication) to lighten the mood. If you're looking for a night off form the cooking there are so many restaurants in the local town of Tabua and if you haven't got a car, there is alway the handy cooking of Dawn. Dawn is an English lady who will prepare food, at her house, then serve it to you (at Sardinheiro), her cuisine is exquisite. If you still haven't taken enough culture and amazing views you can always take a walk up from the hosue and look over the small fields of crop being grown by locals. It really gives you a sense of central Portugal and how they work. If you'd like to get even further away, the city of Coimbra is always a nice day out and a good place for restaurants and cafes. I recommend this the all of you! It should be shared with everyone! :):)
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