Rustic Holiday House with Mountain View, Laraeira, A / C and Wi-Fi - Miradouro da Ciradelha - 2067

Establishment Certified with the 'Clean & Safe Local Accommodation Seal', issued by Turismo de Portugal
Very cozy and modern 3 bedroom villa located in the village of Rio de Fornos [Vinhais - Trás-os-Montes], [Villa with an area of about 150m2], with 2 floors, with 1 terrace, 2 bathrooms, 3 spacious bedrooms, 4 beds, 1 main room, 1 secondary room and 1 kitchen. Fireplace and heating, windows with thermal cut and double glazing and electric shutters. Quietly accommodates 6 people.
Rio de Fornos is a town belonging to the municipality and parish of Vinhais (District of Bragança) - capital of Fumeiro and known for the production of Castanha. Rio de Fornos is located 2 km, by North, from Vinhais. Vinhais is a Portuguese village, belonging to the District of Bragança, North Region and sub-region of Alto Trás-os-Montes.
Located in the 'Natural Park of Montesinho', nature plays a major role in the development of an immense range of activities, taking place in different places in the region, namely in the Biological Park, one of the richest in the country.
Located about 200 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) and about 30 km from Aerodromo de Bragança. About 500 km from Lisbon.
The trip to Vila de Vinhais can also be done using the bus to Bragança and later to Vinhais (Empresa Tâmega or Rodonorte), with proper transportation being advised.
The rental includes a garage with parking for 1 vehicle inside and 1 vehicle outside.
The villa is immersed in deep Portugal, in the midst of Nature (in its purest state), and the possibility of getting to know and contact with the locals is still unique (in Povoação there are only about 35 houses and 100 inhabitants).
Near the house you will find excellent restaurants, nightlife, delicious cafes and bakeries, shops, grocery stores and markets with regional products (focusing on the best smokehouse in Portugal), hypermarkets, butchers and fishmongers, banks, hairdressers, spas and beauty salons and Drugstore.
• Extremely quiet, rustic area, with privacy, unobstructed and stunning views under the Montesinho, Serra and Campo Natural Park, close to Rivers and River Beaches, very comfortable terrace and interior.
• Attractive throughout the year, with excellent cuisine from the surrounding areas (Rebordelo, Fresulfe, Travanca, Curopos, Moimenta, Gondosende, Bragança, etc.) namely the well-known 'Posta Transmontana' and local Fumeiro.
• Zone bathed by the unique Rio Tuela;
• 'Baby & children friendly' house equipped with child / baby safety. Crate bed included, upon request.
- At the time of check in, there will be a responsible person present to show the whole house, receive and welcome guests to make them feel at home (or rather, by appointment). We are available to support the hosts during their stay.
DESCRIPTION | HOUSE INTERIOR
Minimalist and eclectic rooms with an emphasis on comfort. Casual and relaxed atmosphere, open spaces, rustic colors that combine with the surroundings and elements and materials inspired by nature and diverse cultures.
o 2 fully equipped rooms - double bed, dresser / wardrobe / storage space and bed linen [accommodates 4 (2 people per room)];
o 1 fully equipped room - 2 single beds (bunk bed), wardrobe / storage space and bed linen [accommodates 2 people];
o 1 Secondary room with sofa and chaise longue - with access to the outside terrace;
Towels and bed linen included | Cot / crib bedding available upon prior request.
o Outdoor terrace - unobstructed and breathtaking view under the Montesinho, Serra e Campo Natural Park, Soalheiro, without wind - Leisure area;
o Lower Floor WC - Equipped with small closet / mirror for small storage (towels / bath sheets included) - Shower;
o Upper Floor WC - Fully equipped with storage cabinets, towel rack (towels / bath sheets included) - Shower;
o Fully equipped kitchen and ready to use - With various dishes, pots, pans, small kitchen appliances and Combined Fridge, Oven and Stove, Extractor, Dishwasher, Microwave, Toaster, Espresso Machine and Filter Coffee Maker, Juice and everything you need to make excellent homemade meals;
o Living room with fireplace and woodburner, Traditional Escano and table for 6 people, Sofa for 5 people with Chaise Longue, Cristaleira, Multimedia system - LCD TV, Sound system
? DESCRIPTIVE | ENVIRONMENT
The landscape around the House is the typical view of Trás-os-Montes, with the added value of being inserted in the Montesinho Natural Park, bathed by Montes, Serras and Campo.
Located in the 'Natural Park of Montesinho', nature plays a major role in the development of an immense range of activities, taking place in different places in the region, namely in the Biological Park, one of the richest in the country. The natural and scenic richness of the Montesinho mountain massif and the valuable cultural elements of the communities that settled there are the ex-libris of the region.
The villa is immersed in deep Portugal, in the midst of Nature (in its purest state), and the possibility of getting to know and contact with the locals is still unique (in Povoação there are only about 35 houses and 100 inhabitants).
Just 2 km from Vila de Vinhais where you can find all the commodities you need for daily life - excellent restaurants, nightlife, delicious cafes and bakeries, shops, grocery stores and markets with regional products (focusing on the best smokehouse in Portugal), hypermarkets, butchers and fishmongers, banks, hairdressers, spas and beauty salons and Pharmacy.
About 30 km from Bragança.
SPORTS
In this region, sports linked to nature are privileged: climbing, paragliding, canyoning, rafting and canoeing in the imposing mountains of Trás-os-Montes. Hiking, tracking, orientation and hiking in the beautiful and rugged landscapes of the region of Trás-os-Montes are guarantors of recreational days, combining physical exercise with the true feeling of freedom and peace of mind provided by contact with the surrounding nature. In the village where the house is located (Rio de Fornos) there is a pedestrian route that goes from Rio de Fornos to Travanca, entitled “Ribeiro de Ladrões”.
You can also opt for a relaxed bike ride through the region, or a game of tennis, or even a boar ride. You can also opt for Birdwatching (more than 150 species of birds cross the skies of Montesinho and you can see beautiful specimens of the golden eagle and other birds of prey), or observation of the species that inhabit the Park, such as the otter and the wildcat.
RIVER BEACHES AND RIVERS
An area bathed by the unique Tuela River, it is welcoming and friendly and offers, during the bathing season, various possibilities within Nature and the Natural Park. The perfect place to take a break from the city routine. With quick access to rivers suitable for bathing, river beaches, swimming pools, supermarket, parks, nature sports, etc.
The bathing spaces are welcoming and very pleasant during the summer season for bathers.
Vinhais is the municipality of the district of Bragança with the most river beaches with excellent quality water for bathing (classification carried out in accordance with Directive No. 2006/7 / EC, of the European Parliament and of the Council, on water quality management bathing).
Parking is free on all Rivers and Beaches (and in virtually all surrounding locations).
The nearest rivers and beaches are:
• Ponte Frades River Beach [in Vinhais] - Rio Beach located on the banks of the Rabaçal River, surrounded by vegetation, a very pleasant place and contact with nature. Suitable for rest, it is a very peaceful place.
• Ponte da Ranca River Beach [in Vinhais] - On section 8, after passing Ousilhão begins to descend to the Tuela valley until you find the Ponte da Arranca. Before continuing, you will see an access on your left side and after a few meters you will find this natural recreational space right at the doors of Vila de Vinhais. In summer, it is usual to find several people here having fun in the waters of Tuela.
• Ponte Soeira River Beach [in Vinhais] - On the EN 103 that connects Vinhais to Bragança, after passing through the village of Vila Verde it begins to descend into the valley of the Tuela River, until a round arch stonework bridge from the era of fontism appears . A few meters before the bridge, park and take the opportunity to go down to the river beach to cool off. The Tuela River has tried to make a small natural reservoir here that is the delight of many vacationers.
The beach is sheltered from the wind and with good sun exposure, providing warm waters and very pleasant temperatures for those who like to stay in the sun. The support bar is very useful for those who want to have a quick meal, a cold drink or an ice cream.
• Ribeira River Beach - Albufeira do Azibo - Macedo de Cavaleiros [About 50 Km from Vinhais] - Ribeira Beach, in Albufeira do Azibo, is one of the 7 Wonders - Beaches of Portugal. This beach was elected with this status in 2012, being the only one north of the Tagus River.
On this beach you can have sunbathing and fresh water, in the middle of nature and in a harmonious coexistence with the surrounding nature, in a Protected Landscape area, on a Blue Flag beach, accessible to citizens with reduced mobility, from Gold Quality to the Quercus Environmentalist Association - a beach elected annually by thousands of tourists.
A huge garden area, lots of shade and a wide range of services such as kart bikes, aqua park, rest areas and parking. In addition to Praia da Ribeira, Albufeira do Azibo has another supervised bathing area, Praia da Fraga da Pegada. It is the river beach in Europe with more registered Blue Flags.
• Fraga da Pegada River Beach - Macedo de Cavaleiros [About 50 Km from Vinhais] - Located in the Protected Landscape area of Albufeira do Azibo, the Fraga da Pegada River Beach offers excellent conditions to enjoy nature in complete safety and tranquility.
With complete support infrastructures to which is added a microclimate with pleasant temperatures, the waters of this beach are ideal for the practice of swimming and other non-motorized water sports such as rowing, windsurfing, canoeing and sailing. The only one in the north of the country with the title of 'Golden Beach'.
• Natural Park of Lake Sanabria - Sanabria is a wonderful lake located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, in Spain [About 70 km from Vinhais]. It has an area of 3.5 km2, forming part of the Natural Park of de Sanabria. It is the largest lake of natural origin in Spain and the largest glacial lake in Europe and has been around for [Hidden, not allowed] years of existence.
• Praia Fluvial de Maravilha - Mirandela [About 60 Km from Vinhais] is located next to the campsite Três Rios Maravilha
• Praia Fluvial Parque Dr. José Gama - Mirandela [About 60 Km from Vinhais]. Dr. José Gama Park occupies the right bank of Tua, from Golfeiras to the "new bridge". Right at the entrance to the park, enjoy the views. Ahead, on the left, there is a great river beach.
• Praia Fluvial de Quintas - Mirandela [About 60 Km from Vinhais] - Beach with a rating of 'Excellent' reveals a positive evolution in water quality and is a clear sign of the absence of local pollution sources. It is located in the village of Quintas, parish of Vale de Gouvinhas.
• Vale Juncal River Beach - Mirandela [About 60 Km from Vinhais] - In addition to the pleasant weir that praises the river beach, visitors can enjoy a bar / terrace, picnic area, canoe rental and first aid station from 2 pm to 7:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10 am to 2:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays A real leisure area, with great natural conditions.
NIGHT LIFE
Nightlife exists in Vinhais - with a focus on the ‘Nordeste’ Disco. There are some local cafes and Pubs to visit.
There are also periods - such as summer and Carnival - with numerous celebrations and traditional dances. The parties are an example of this, being a link between the villages and a pretext for the reunion of families and friends. Another facet of regional culture is traditional music, which always accompanies the festivities and where the sounds of the bagpipes stand out. Also noteworthy are the examples of popular architecture, which using the characteristic materials of each region, result from thousands of years of improvement and adaptation to the environment. The festivals of the Northeast Transmontano retain a popular flavor that characterizes them, being the most notorious:
• Carnival in Vinhais - one of the main figures who takes to the streets on specific days are the 'Devil' or 'Goblins' - this figure can be connoted with the expulsion of winter.
• Ash Wednesday in Vinhais "The Death and the Devils" - Lent (between February until the second week of March) marks a period of respect and penance, brought to the memory of the inhabitants of Vinhais by the figures of Death and the Devil who, on Ash Wednesday, walk the streets of the village.
• 'Festa da Cabra e do Canhoto' - October 31st - Traditional party with unique characteristics. The tradition is that a big fire be made with the stub or trunk. Goat meat is cooked here and in the meantime, roasted chestnuts, dried figs and nuts are eaten. It is a place of celebration and conviviality, news is exchanged from absent friends and family, friends meet in a night of magical atmosphere.
• 'Festa de Santo Estêvão, Festa dos Meninos and Galhofa' - December 25th and 26th The ancient "Festa dos Rapazes", held mainly in the Lombada area around Christmas or the Kings, according to the custom of each one, have special value. village. With unique characteristics in the country, the cult of Santo Estêvão, is associated, in the Northeast Transmontano, to the parties of the boys that, in turn are integrated in the cycle of festivities of the winter solstice. The "caretos", so designated locally, are the most sympathetic, masked protagonists who, on the day of the festival, take over the village, in groups and in large numbers. Big and small, children and young people, are masked in this way with a suit made of bedspreads with colored fringes and a hood on their heads, and on their faces the wooden mask. The masks are worked in the village throughout the year, featuring some zoomorphic figures.
ATTRACTIONS
• Fumeiro de Vinhais Fair - held annually, in February, since 1981. It stands out from the others for its excellent smokehouse, which earned it the title of “Capital do Fumeiro”. In the four days of the fair, in addition to the bísara smokehouse, natural products from the region, handicrafts, gourmet products, musical shows, fighting bulls, taverns and restaurants are prepared to receive thousands of visitors every year.
• RURAL CASTANEA - Chestnut Festival - The Chestnut Festival of Vinhais is held annually at the end of October and lasts three days. This event aims to enhance the chestnut, promote it gastronomically and enhance its production. This event brings together the main companies linked to this sector, products related to chestnuts, wines, liqueurs, cheeses, olive oil and all the local cuisine. In addition to these, the Rural Castanea program also includes the Castanheiro Days, musical entertainment and the permanent magusto in the World's Largest Chestnut Roaster. Vinhais is one of the Portuguese municipalities with the highest production of chestnuts, between 13 and 15 thousand tons are produced annually, with this number increasing due to the investment of local producers in the planting of new chestnut trees and in production technologies.
• Montesinho Natural Park and Interpretive Center of the Montesinho Natural Park (Casa da Vila), next to the castle wall of Vinhais - The Park has a rich socio-cultural heritage with daily practices coming from ancient customs and customs, already marked by the increasing mobility of people and technological innovations.
• Vinhais Biological Park - The Vinhais Biological Park is located about two kilometers from the center of the village of Vinhais and in the heart of the Montesinho Natural Park. The purpose of this park is to make known (and help to interpret) the landscape of the region, both in fauna, flora and geology. With an outdoor biological swimming pool, visitors can go on pedestrian walks, ride a bicycle, participate in educational activities or take walks on a Mirandese donkey. The little ones will love to meet, live, the chickens and ducks, the cows, as well as many other animals, such as wild boar, deer, sheep, pigs and foxes. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and hiking. Within the Park you will find an equestrian center, an interpretation center for indigenous breeds and a mycological center.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of this campsite. This property is pet friendly and has free on-site parking. Parque Biológico de Vinhais features a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities at the property include entertainment staff, ticket service and a tour desk.
• Museum of Sacred Art - The Museum of Sacred Art in Vinhais is part of the concept of ecomuseum and was created two years ago. It consists of eight centers that cover different areas throughout the municipality. These eight centers cover architectural, archaeological heritage, festivals and pilgrimages and water, considered medicinal, used by the ancients in treatments.
RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL GASTRONOMY
The restaurants we advise nearby are:
¥ Restaurant "Vasco Da Gama"
¥ Restaurant "O Silva"
¥ Restaurant "O Delfim”
¥ Pastry shop “Santa Clara”
¥ “O Abel” Restaurant (Bragança)
¥ “Solar Bragançano” Restaurant (Bragança)
Vinhais presents a rich and varied gastronomy, based on genuine and natural products. The tourist who devotes some of his time to discover this beautiful and welcoming village will not be able to leave without indulging in some of the local gastronomic specialties, the tasty soups, the delicious starters, the chasuble, the corn, the cuscos, the famous Fumeiro de Vinhais and delicious homemade desserts or sweets.
The local gastronomic specialties are Posta Mirandês, Dishes based on Pízaro Pig, Chestnut and Fumeiro

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