Last news and blogs
Approval of the building plans for the third cottage
Last week, our building plans for a third cottage were approved!This means we can move forward with the necessary technical drawings and then submit them to the local council to obtain approval to start building.On to the next step – we’ve already got this one in the bag! Read this article
The gate walls have been painted and there is a lovely new sign for Quinta da Encavalada
The walls at the entrance to our Quinta have been painted, so that our new sign is clearly visible to our guests.As well as having the road reinforced and painting the gate ourselves, it was the walls’ turn. A fresh new look, complete with a lovely new nameplate, so that our guests can easily find our entrance! Read this blog
Alva Skatefest 23–24 May
The fifth edition of the Alva Skate Fest will take place on 23 and 24 May.The event, dedicated to downhill skating—a discipline involving high-speed descents along tarmac roads—will once again transform the road between Senhor das Almas and São Sebastião da Feira into an adrenaline-fuelled track.A total of 119 athletes from 14 countries have been c... Read this article
Two years in Portugal!
Two years ago, on 28-3, we came to Portugal to live our dream! So we celebrate today our 2-year aniversary by telling about our experience so far…Buying a Quinta with already 2 holiday houses and creating a tourism company (Quinta da Encavalada Turismo, lda) to prepare for our Portugese life.Created our own website including a booking system:... Read this article
Booking.com award for Quinta da Encavalada
We have received another great award from Booking.com. An 8.7 based on reviews from 2025! Just like in 2024 (8.7), this is another great rating from our guests that we are very proud of.Thank you all for this appreciation and we hope to see you at our quinta for a wonderful and relaxing holiday in the coming years. Read this blog
