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.
Golf de Montebelo, Viseu
18 hole course, 200 hectares between two mountains just 10 minutes from Viseu.
Horse Riding / Trekking
Riding lessons, hourly treks, picnic rides, and week-long holidays.
Riding lessons, hourly treks, 2-10 day treks, and holidays.
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.
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.
Cycling
Portugal BTT (Mountain Biking)
Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo (Cycling Club of Portugal)
Snow Sports
Serra da Estrela
Water Sports
Surf’s Cool – Matosinhos Surf School, Porto
Surfing – information and links for surfing in Portugal
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.
Clube Desporto Aventura do Norte – surfing, bodyboarding, kite surfing, windsurfing, paintball, rafting, canoeing, 4×4, karting and more in the Porto area.
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
