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Eco-friendly & Low-impact Holidays in Central Portugal

Eco-friendly? So much is labelled as such these days. Here is a selection of holiday accommodation with a 'close to nature' or 'different' & low impact living experience. Yurts in a forest setting, a small house built entirely from river stones, a beautiful mongolian yurt, and more. Use compost toilets, eat fresh organic veg direct from the garden, take a solar-heated well-water shower. Go on, try a truly environmentally friendly setting for your vacation.

Pure Portugal also lists holidays on organic farms, off-grid holidays, and venues that can cater for vegetarians, that may also be of interest to you.

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Some of our holiday properties are available for long-term rental & winter let.

Quinta do Vale - Povoa de Midoes
Two self-catering apartments (1 bedroom each) - near Tabua.
Excellent value for money - Excellent longterm rental rates.
A Rural Retreat set in beautiful countryside with fantastic views.
One apartment is a newly built, open-plan studio apartment. The second is a renovated 200-year-old cottage apartment. English owned.

Adarnela Quinta - Travanca de Lagos
Self catering apartments. (sleeps 4 + 8) - near Oliveira do Hospital
Two newly restored luxury apartments, and Morroccan tent, within the owners fantastic 16 hectare farm, with waterfalls, beautiful forests, swimming pool and horseriding.

Alegre Camping - Portalegre
Eco-Friendly Camping with a Touch of Comfort.
Refresh your Mind, Reinvigorate your Body, Revitalise Your Spirit!
So whatever you desire, from a rural retreat to a romantic hideaway, you will find it here!
Tranquility amongst dramatic landscapes and relaxation under a spectacular night sky.
Outdoor activities abound for those who want them.

Alegria - Portugal By Horse - Midões
Horse Riding Holidays - near Tábua
Selfcatering Room, Apartment or House to rent on a beautiful horse farm.

Casa das Flores (Tomar) - Fungalvaz
Bed & Breakfast (Sleeps up to 10) near to Tomar
A small family run bed and breakfast, set in the beautiful heart of Portugal

Dominio Vale do Mondego - Faia
Selfcatering stylish holiday-homes in large restored farmhouse Quinta do Rio (sleeps 9) near the river Mondego with private swimming pool, or Quinta das Canas (sleeps 4) with newly restored barnhouse with splendid view of the Valley, B&B in 3 Cabanas or rural campsite, on bio-dynamic estate of 33ha in the famous Serra da Estrela nature park.
Near Guarda.

Portugal Nature Lodge - Troviscais
Safari tents, Yurt or Tipi - Alentejo
Living outdoors in a spacious and special tent in the beautiful hills of the southwest Alentejo, with the luxury of your own bathroom. Your 'bedroom' is a luxury furnished yurt, safari tent or tipi, all with their own special atmosphere and wonderful view.

Quinta da Bela Vista - Barril da Alva
Self-catering double guestroom plus 'outdoor' kitchen and seperate WC
with solar shower. (sleeps 2) - near Coja
Situated on a beautiful private riverside quinta (alongside the owner's house), the guestroom is situated on the first floor of a little cottage made from the round stones from the river.

Quinta das Abelhas - Póvoa de Midões
Camping and yurt accommodation (sleeps 2 +2). Working holidays. Horse-riding. - near Tabua.
Basic facilities & an informal family atmosphere on a beautiful organic smallholding with stunning views.
Home-produced, often home-grown, meals available (inc. veggie or vegan).

Quinta do Animal - Povoa de Midoes
Yurts (sleep 3), two houses (sleep 6) and camping - near Tabua. Beautiful quinta overlooking the river Mondego.

Quinta do Borgonhes - Avo
Farmhouse for longterm rent. (sleeps 4) - near Avo.
In ecological area in central Portugal.
Pets are welcome.

Quinta do Ruperto - Olhao, Eastern Algarve
A restful and natural setting for our restored quinta -retaining charm, yet featuring modern, clean and comfortable fittings and furnishings. Sleeps 6 in comfort.

Retiro no Rio - Póvoa de Midões
Apartment rental, bed and breakfast, caravan rental and countryside camping - near Tabua
A beautiful estate with its own river beach, situated directly at the Mondego River, in a forested area. The ideal area for pleasant scenic walks, bike rides, fishing, to canoe and for various other aquatic sports.

Tipi Algarve - Monte Joao Afonso - Monchique
Selfcatering tipi, house, or camping - near Monchique, Western Algarve
nestled in the foothills of Monchique and yet only 10 mins drive from the bustling town of Portimao,12km from the historical town of Silves, and 15 mins from some of the Algarve's best beaches.

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Can we help?
Pure Portugal can help with many aspects of your trip to Central Portugal. We can connect you to people who will pick you up from the airport, give tours of the area & informal taxi service, translators & other english speaking professionals.
Contact us to find out if we can help.
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Pure Portugal Ltd is a workers co-operative company, registered in England no: 5123198
Registered Office: 93 North Street, Burwell, Cambridge, CB5 0BB, United Kingdom.