Olives and Pines
the story of our Portugal house
Then and now
In
1999 we embarked upon a journey that changed our lives. After
living in Portugal for 3 months , hoping to find a vacation property
to buy, the day before we left, we recieved a phone call that
led us to Vasco who in turn led us to Boxa. This is the story
of Boxa, then and now: where it is, changes, neighbours and interesting
spots nearby. While there are many fine rental houses and vacation
properties in Portugal, we preferred to look for our own stone
house in the Coimbra / Leria region. We liked the area of central
Portugal, south of Coimbra, near Pombal,
in the Serra
de Sico, famous for its cheese and gliding
amongst other things. |
Exteriors
Inside the house
Our house (sleeps 4) is available for limited rentals - please email us for details. We are located in a quiet farming village within easy reach of Lisbon, Porto and many other Portuguese charms. Although not a prime tourist area of Portugal, the regiao de Leira / Coimbra has many excellent attractions. Beaches and resorts include Sao Pedro de Moel, Figeira da Foz, Oso de Baleia and Costa da Lava. The city of Coimbra has much to offer such as the university area, the old town with its narrow streets and great shopping.
The dining room window
The process
Up to the third floor
