Whether you are on holiday, thinking of moving to Portugal, or already living here, our aim is to provide all the information you may need, including:
* purchasing a property
* importing a vehicle
* applying for residency
* finding an architect, gardener, other professionals / tradesmen
* booking a flight, train, or bus
* connecting with other ‘expats’
* and much more!
DIY Doctor
DIY Doctor – no job too large – no job too small.
Portuguese speaking.
Central Portugal (Arganil District)
Competative rates.
From fixing a leaky tap to managing an entire project the DIY doctor is here to help!
phone: 961405150
email: kathy-kk@ycos.com
Advertise your business on www.pureportugal.info – see our advertising rates
Quinta da Geia – Cook Wanted
We are looking for an autonomous cook for the summer (June, july, August, September) male or female.
We have housing.
HOTEL QUINTA DA GEIA is located in the middle of Portugal against the mountain slopes of the Serra da Estrela. Situated on the outskirts of the ancient village of Aldeia das Dez, this atmospheric country house hotel has spectacular views over forests, mountains, rivers and valleys.
THE HOTEL BOASTS 15 luxury double rooms; all with a complete bathroom, central heating, television, telephone and room service. The rooms – a number of which have their own terrace/balcony – are tastefully laid out and furnished with many farm antiquities completely in harmony with the old rural ambience. Some rooms even have a four-poster bed. There is also a room that is suitable for people with disabilities.
info@quintadageia.com
www.quintadageia.com
Car Hire
Economy Car Hire
News & Media
News
Centro de Média Independente
Agência Financeiro
Diário de Notícias
Diário Digital
Diário Económico
Expresso
O Independente
Jornal de Negócios
Jornal de Notcias
LUSA
Meios & Publicidade
The Portugal News
PNN
Público
Record
Voz Portucalense
Sport
Radio
Rádio Comercial
Rádio Renas?enca
Radiodifusão Portugesa
TSF Noticias
Television
Events Listings
Events Eye
Listings and details of all trade shows in Portugal (eg. ‘Ideal Home Show’).
www.eventseye.com
Guia do Lazer
Guide to festivals, cinema, theatre, dance, music, exhibitions, monuments and more.
www.lazer.publico.clix.pt/
Lisbon Events Guide
Noite
Portuguese club, bar & party listings.
www.noite.pt
Sports
Golf
Golf de Montebelo, Viseu
18 hole course, 200 hectares between two mountains just 10 minutes from Viseu.
www.golfemontebelo.pt
Horse Riding / Trekking
Gois Valley Riding
Riding lessons, hourly treks, picnic rides, and week-long holidays.
Portugal by Horse
Riding lessons, hourly treks, 2-10 day treks, and holidays.
Adarnela Quinta
Several impressive trails – we visit small villages, pass rivers, climb mountains and ride in the middle of nowhere.
Thrustforth Motorcycle Holidays
Luxury adventure touring with villa accommodation for up to 10 people.
www.pureportugalholidays.com
Walking / Hiking
The Serra da Estrela is the backbone of Portugal, and the highest mountain range at 1993m, where granite spires and mountain pastures characterize the highest peaks in the land. The serra is riddled with a network of footpaths, giving easy access to one of the best walking regions in Portugal. The small, tranquil market towns that surround the serra are comfortable hiking bases. In the Serra da Lousã, enjoy the eerie sensation of exploring mountain hamlets abandoned for decades.
www.pilipalapress.com/portugal/info.html
Cycling
Portugal BTT (Mountain Biking)
www.portalbtt.com
Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo (Cycling Club of Portugal)
www.uvp-fpc.pt
Snow Sports
Serra da Estrela
www.turistrela.pt
Water Sports
Surf’s Cool – Matosinhos Surf School, Porto
www.surfs-cool.com
Surfing – information and links for surfing in Portugal
www.purevacations.com
Escola de Surf e Bodyboard da Figueira da Foz
fozmondego@clix.pt
Fishing
There’s lots of good sea and river fishing available in the area. River fishing licences cost approx. 6€ per year for a regional licence and approx. 9€ a year for a national licence. You can get a license from any multibanco (cashpoint) – you will need to enter your ID number (passport or ID card) and fiscal number. Children under 14 don’t need a licence if accompanied by their parents.
Sea fishing licences can also be paid for at multibanco machines and the ticket kept for the licence period. Prices are quite complicated (correct in May 2007)-
On foot- local 1 month 3€, 1 year 6€, 3 years 15€
On foot- national 1 month 5€, 1 year 12€, 3 years 45€
From Boat- local 1 month 10€, 1 year 30€, 3 years 85€
From Boat- national 1 month 15€, 1 year 60€, 3 years 170€
Snorkelling/Diving- local 1 month 10€, 1 year 40€, 3 years 100€
Snorkelling/Diving- national 1 month 15€, 1 year 80€, 3 years 200€
Multi Activity
Trans Serrano – 2 or 3 activities per week from leisurely nature walks to extreme adventure sports in the Gois area.
www.transserrano.com
Clube Desporto Aventura do Norte – surfing, bodyboarding, kite surfing, windsurfing, paintball, rafting, canoeing, 4×4, karting and more in the Porto area.
www.clubedesportoaventura.web.pt
National Holidays
1 January: New Year’s Day
25 April: Dia da Liberdade (Liberty Day)
1 May: Dia do Trabalhador (Labour Day)
10 June: Day of Portugal (Luis Camões)
15 August: Assumption
5 October: Foundation of the Republic
1 November: All Saints Day (Day of the Dead)
1 December: Independence Day
8 December: Immaculate Conception
25 December: Christmas Day
Bars & Clubs
Kapingbdi Bar Cultura & Atelier de Artes
Open daily: Sunday 14:00h – 24:00h / Monday – Thursday 19:00h – 24:00h / Friday & Saturday 19:00h – 02:00h
On the road between Tábua and Candosa, near Barras.
www.kapingbdi.eu
“The Day After”
Nightclub in Viseu with 4 dance floors, indoor karting, 12 bars, and more!
www.thedayafter.pt
Regular Events
Penela
A picturesque town dominated by the walls of a Moorish Castle. This castle was built in 1087 by the governor of Coimbra, as part of the line of defences of the Mondego valley. Its squat towers provide wonderful views over the town and of the wooded Serra da Lousã. The Church within the castle walls – São Miguel – dates back to the 16th century. Amongst the houses in the medieval part of town are the pillory in Manueline style, the Renaissance Church of Santa Eufémia, and the beautiful Misericordia Square with its church.
Penela has many amenities, including a range of shops, weekly market (Wednesday), banks, post office, café-bars, restaurants, cinema, internet café, schools (nursery, primary & secondary), doctors, dentists, library, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, sports centre, football ground, karate & kendo clubs, motocross & 4×4 clubs, parasailing, gym, massage & beauty spa, horse riding, and river beaches for swimming and fishing.
Louçainha, set in mountains and surrounded by trees, has natural fresh water pools for swimming, and a café and picnic area. Loucainha is set in the Serra da Espinhal and lies approximately 6 kms to the east of Penela and is south of Miranda do Corvo.
Timetable for free summer bus service to Louçainha.
Penela is host to a number of colorful folk festivals, the largest of which is the Feira de São Miguel/Feira das Nozes (Walnut Festival) on 29th September (the town’s annual holiday) when local walnuts and honey are for sale. Other festivals/markets in the region include:
Penela:
Festa de Santo Amaro – 1st Sunday in June
Festa de Santo António Convento de Santo António – the Sunday closest to 13th June
Festa da Senhora da Nazaré – 15th August
Espinhal:
Mercado Semanal (Weekly Market) – Mondays
Feira Mensal do Gado (Monthly Market) – 3rd Thursday of each month
Festa da Nossa Senhora do Pranto – 2nd Sunday closest to 13th June
Podentes:
Feira Mensal (Monthly Market) – 3rd Sunday of each month
Festa da Nossa Senhora do Pranto 2nd & 3rd Sundays in September
Rabaçal:
Feira Mensal (Monthly Market) – last Wednesday of month
Feira de Santa Maria Madalena – 15th August
Diary of Events
Penela Local Council (Câmara Municipal de Penela):
Praça do Município, 3230 – 253 Penela
Telephone: 239560120 / Fax: 239569400
email: cmpenela@cm-penela.pt
website: www.cm-penela.pt
Tourist Office:
Posto de Turismo Municipal de Penela, Praça do Município, 3230 – 253 Penela
Telephone: 239561132
email: turismo@cm-penela.pt
Porto is approximately 1.5 hours drive and Lisbon 2 hours. Silver Coast (Costa da Prata) beaches approximately 35 minutes, and the Algarve (Faro airport) approx. 5hrs.