LOCATION AND TRANSPORT


LOCATION

Miranda do Corvo

Miranda do Corvo is our closest town being a 5 minute drive down the mountain.

Local amenities include:- 
Banks • Chemists • Post Office • Train Station • Petrol Stations • Cafés • Restaurants • Bars • Shops • Supermarkets • Weekly Market on Wednesdays • Leisure Centre with Indoor Swimming Pool • Riding Stables • Outdoor Swimming Pool • Churches • Library • Hospital • Cinema

Coimbra

Coimbra is approximately 30 minutes either by car or train from Miranda do Corvo and is situated on the River Mondego.  It was once the capital of the country, back in the 12th century, and today it is still home to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest academic institutions in Europe. There are many shops, restaurants and bars in Coimbra along with various other attractions worth visiting including the ancient library situated within the university and the nearby botanical garden.

TRANSPORT

Flights

Porto and Lisbon airports are both just under 2 hours drive away, with Porto being the closest.  Both are serviced by low cost airlines from several UK airports. Cheap flights can be booked with Ryanair to Porto or with Easyjet to Lisbon or Porto. TAP is the Portuguese low cost airline which flies from Heathrow and Gatwick to both Lisbon and Porto.  BMI also flies from Manchester to Lisbon.

Car hire

Driving offers you a greater chance to explore the region during your stay and cheap car hire is available at Lisbon and Porto airports. There are a number of different rental companies which can be booked over the internet prior to (or on) your arrival, with most of them offering satnav as an optional extra. Detailed directions to Delucci Retreat can be provided upon booking.

Trains

Although the journey from the airport is quicker by car it is also possible to reach us by train. Fast cheap intercity trains run from the main train stations in Porto (Porto Campanha) and Lisbon (Lisboa Oriente) to Coimbra B, where we can arrange to collect you.  There is also a regional train service between Coimbra Parque and Miranda do Corvo which takes approximately 30 minutes.  The Portuguese Railways website (www.cp.pt) gives timetables and fare information.  Please contact us if you require further details on train travel. 


Transfers

Transfers to and from the airport or train station can be arranged at an additional cost to cover fuel and tolls.  See Prices and Availability page for more details.

Maps