Farm House Holidays in Portugal

Casa das Almas

Self catering Accommodation

200year old Granite Farmhouse

In the Minho valley Costa Verde North Portugal

Front of Casa Das Almas, Barbaque area and court yard with vines

Private swimming pool 10 x 4 mts

2 Double bedrooms

Prices at bottom of page along with details of Casa Margarida Bed and Breakfast

The Adega Suite sleeps 2 in seperate annexe. Not available on its own only with main Farmhouse.

The Adegd suite shower room

Situated in the foothills of the Penada National Park, this 200 year old granite Quinta (farmhouse) is full of charm and set in its own grounds of approx 5 acres offering superb views across the mountains to the beautiful valleys below. Half the land is mountain land with pines growing on it idea for your fire wood in winter, the other half is agriculture. It is situated 3km from the River Minho, between Monção and Melagço and a short drive to Galicia Northern Spain.
To travel by air to our region check out these flights below into Porto,Vigo and Santiago de Compostela.

Tap for Porto and Lisboa to london.

Porto:- Dublin,Liverpool,Birmingham,Bristol,Standstead,Brussels,Frankfurt,Milan,

Pisa,Madrid,Valencia and Paris with Ryanair.

Santiago do Compostela:- Liverpool,Standstead,Rome,Frankfurt,Valencia and Reus with Ryanair.

Vigo:- Heathrowe London with Clickair.com

Photos of The Peneda & Minho Valley

Monção Minho Valley Portugal

Local Fair´s and Events Diary for 2009.

Sra Rosa Sunday 10th May

This is where the ladies of Monção work through Sat night to lay flowers through the streets.

Corpo De Deus festa da coca & feira do Alvarinho

June 10th-14th

THIS YEAR WE HAVE A STALL SELLING TREV´S WOODTURNER AND MY CARDS SO COME ALONG WE ARE CAVENCA CRAFTS.Corpus Cristi in Ponteareas.Flower laying starts around 9pm Saturday night.Be there early on Sunday morning to see the flowers before the procession starts at 11.00am

Feira do Alvarinho & Fumeiro Melgaço

April 24th-26th ? (date to be confrimed)

International Folklore Festival 3rd - 11th Aug 2009.

Many international groups gather here in Monção for the whole week dancing at different venues.

St John´s June 21st- 24th June 2009

Held here at Longos Vales, 3-4 days and nights of religious and musical celebration. ..........................................................................................................................

Corpo du Deus June 11th-14th 2009

This festival is a celebration of all that is traditional to this area. It also incorporates this year the "Festa de Coca". Coca the dragon is the symbol for Monção and is a re-enactment of George and the dragon which is held annually. There will be many stalls featured including the Alvarinho adegas exhibiting their fine wines and champagnes, together with smoked foods, gastronomic delicacies and sweets. Also exhibiting will be the Hunting and Fishing clubs, local crafts i.e. lace making, wood turning and many other arts and crafts. it should be a very enjoyable occasion as in previous years and not to be missed.

Sra Dores our lady of pain Monção Aug 20th-24th

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For our Biker Guests info on Rallies 2009

Monção Os Feras May 15th-17th

Faro Motorbike Rally 2009 July 16th -!9th

This years Bands playing are ,Fatal Smile,Children of the Damned,Hora Zulu ,David Fonseca and many more. http://www.motoclubefaro.pt/

Sanxenxo Spain usually around 12th Sept

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These photos were taken in Aug 06 in the Peneda National Park in Portugal.

Monção North Portugal

Sra Rosa

Pictures created from flower petals by the ladies of Monção who work through the night.

2007
2009

Pictures below show the medieval wall


Just to show you how beautiful and different this end of Portugal is.

Small hamlets dotted around the hillsides .

From Castles,Forts ,Church's and Historic Monasteries to Sheppard huts.

Phillippe on Guitar in Grupo Rockanorte

Dancing and nightlife traditional and modern for young and old.

Dance the days and nights away at local festa's Spanish and local bands

Here are 2 photo´s taken at the top of the hill showing the celtic ruins which have been unearthed by archeology students over the past 2 years. Picture below is of St Cantano a very old chuch just up the hill from Casa Margarida which was made a National Monument in 1937

. Snow in Feb 2007 on the "Peneda" National park.Up in the clouds at around 4000 metres.

Prices and availiblty, Casa das Almas

Casa das Almas

Last updated 12th Nov 2009

Min of 7 nights in self catering June, July, Aug & Sept.

Short breaks are available as fill ins only

SPECIAL OFFER & Short breaks

Sept:- 19th -Mar 26th (excluding Xmas & New Year) only £450 for 2 people and £75 for every extra person.

Special 3 nights break Sept 26th £400 for 4 people

PRICES 2009-2010

Oct -Mar 26th from £550-£700

March 26th-30th from £600-£750

April-June from£750-£900

July-Aug from £900-£1100

Sept from £700-£900

Dec 23rd 4 nights £600-£800

Dec 30th 4 nights £600-£800

Please note first price is for the farmhouse sleeping upto 6 people, The second price is for farmhouse and Adega suite sleeping upto 8 people

Pool towels now included in the price.

Change over day in July and Aug is Saturuday.If you require a different arrival day please get in contact to see if it available.

If our farmhouse is already booked for the dates you require ,why not see about B/B at Casa Margarida .

We also accept Euros, please ask for the price in Euros when enquiring if this is your prefured currency.

We have a cot bed free of charge for a child up to 3 years old.

Email:-magsinmoncao@hotmail.com

or Tel 00351251648107 or mobile for Texts 00351 912860707

Free availability calendar

Our part of Portugal

CASA MARGARIDA

We are situated in the Alto Minho region of Portugal over looking the Minho Valley, the famous wine growing region for the 'Vinho Verde' and the fine 'Alvarinho' wines. Both Casa Margarida and Casa Das Almas are ideally suited for those who wish a really relaxing holiday. Completely different to those usual Portuguese holidays taken in the Algarve, the Alto Minho region of North Portugal offers are guests a chance to sample the true Portuguese way of life unique to this area.
You can still see the occasional oxen and cart in this lovely unspoilt rural countryside with its host of charming hamlets and villages where the local cafe / bar is still the hub of rural life. The wonderful lush green scenery all year round and stunning views especially in the Peneda National Park offers those so inclined splendid sightseeing and a host of outdoor activities such as Walking, Mounting biking, Cycling, Cameoing, Fly fishing, Course Fishing, River rafting and bird watching together with a chance to relax and sunbathe by their own private swimming pool when feeling less energetic. For those interested in the history of the area, there is an array of ancient churches, medieval towns and fortifications, Roman bridges and viaducts together with numerous Celtic settlements. There are several golf courses in North Portugal, but the nearest is in Galicia some 20 kms away. The Portuguese love to party and are some of the most friendly people you can wish to meet. There hospitality is second to none, probably due to the odd glass of wine. Throughout the summer months there are fiestas and folklore festivals with music and dancing everywhere and generally free of charge. One thing not to be missed in June around the 23rd is our local fiesta. This goes on for 3 days and nights with free entertainment throughout.
The first fiesta's start at Easter and go on through the summer until late October.
See our websites :-
www.portugal-holidayvilla.co.uk and www.maggiescottage.co.uk

This website is all about the Alto minho take a look at it. http://www.rtam.pt

Weeks available & Price list for Casa Margarida

Casa Margarida B&B Price list

3 nights minimum stay

All rooms are per night

Family room sleeps 2 Adults and 2 children,If only 2 adults same price as double room

Twin room no longer available

May /June

Double £50

Family room £60

July/ Aug

Double £55

Family room £65

Sept

double £50

Family room£60

Oct/April

Double £45

Family £55 per night

Dates Available

2009

May 22nd- Oct 31st (Please email to see if your dates are available) magsinmoncao@hotmail.com

We accept payment in Euros and Sterling

If you prefur to pay in euros please state at time of enquiry for price.

Our main web site is -http://www.portugal-holidayvilla.co.uk

Tel 00351 251648107 or Mobile 00351 912860707 email magsinmoncao@hotmail.com

Or check out our cottage in Devon http://www.maggiescottage.co.uk/

Flights:- Gatwick- Vigo with Clickair,

Porto:- Dublin,Liverpool,Birmingham,Bristol,Standstead,Brussels,Frankfurt,Milan,Pisa,

Madrid,Valencia and Paris with Ryanair.

Santiago do Compostela:- Liverpool,Standstead,Rome,Frankfurt,Valencia and Reus with Ryanair.