Many people consider what their life would be like in Central Portugal and dream of emigrating, moving to a quiet village location where they can relax and slow down. In Lagares, Central Portugal you will find a small village with a variety of local deliveries of fresh produce. Although it is rural enough to provide you with tranquillity, Lagares is close to the connections of the IP3 and IP6 offering smooth entrance to principal routes around Portugal, including major cities and airports.
What benefits does this charming neighbourhood have to give to you ? The local community of Travanca do Mondego can be reached within only ten minutes by foot. There you will discover your local Mayors, a gym and bike hire shop, two different small supermarkets with cafe/bars next door and several attractive parks along with primary level education facilities.
The rural nature of the area lends itself to many outdoor activities, for example hiking, biking and horse riding along the many kilometres of woodland. In a matter of minutes, you can reach many waterside locations where you can enjoy a many water activities for example water skiing, kayaking, wake boarding, fishing and swimming. This reservoir is fed by the Rivers Alva and Mondego. There are a variety of good restaurants and bars locally the closest restaurant is in Silveirinho, or you can enjoy BBQ’s most of the year due to the pleasant climate.
Mountains exist in just a 25-minute drive, and nestled among them is the Montebelo Golf Course. This special golf course presents the chance to play your game whilst you take in the breath taking views of the Serra do Caramulo and Serra da Estrella mountains.
The small town of Pedro de Alva is only four kilometres from Lagares. Here you will be able to access banks, the postal office, health clinic, schools and yet more food outlets. For your urban requirements, the larger towns of Mortagua, Penacova, Santa Comba Dao, and Coimbra are only a half hour’s drive. Coimbra City has a selection of large malls with cinema’s, bowling and vast food halls. It is a beautiful and historical University City, and host to the Universidade de Coimbra. This institution of higher learning was founded in 1290. Coimbra City, provides a number of visual and culinary experiences to enjoy Close by\Just 10 min’s away is Conimbriga, where you can visit the great Roman ruins open for visitors.
Lagares is in the central area of Portugal, within close proximity to some stunning areas, including the Serra da Estrella National Park that sits an hour’s drive east. To the west is the coast where you can visit Figueira da Foz and Praia da Tocha.
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