Cycling

The area is ideal for cycling, whether you want climb after climb, taking you from almost sea level to 3500 ft from literally outside your front door, or if you want an easier route you can try the route towards the Atlantic coastline. All abilities will benefit from cycling in a comfortable yet challenging environment.  The surrounding countryside is breathtaking with tree-lined roads, long climbs and  descents and hardly a car to be seen, which is perfect for riders who are uneasy around traffic.  There are also plenty of café stops en-route providing excellent coffee and cakes in the most beautiful surroundings, giving you a true taste of Portugal.  On Saturdays and Sundays we have the option of meeting up with the local cyclists and joining their training rides. In addition, if you wish to bring your mountain bike, there are endless off-road trails to explore.

Running

The running is challenging and can be tailored to meet all abilities.  As with the cycling, the routes begin directly outside the guest house.  You can run from 5 miles to 20 miles without seeing a soul, just the occasional deer.  We have been running these trails for a number of years now and the area is so vast you never need to repeat a single run. The running routes take you through beautiful eucalyptus and pine forests with wide trails and breathtaking views. 

Swimming