Loriga – Villur

Paul Bretland

We were looking for somewhere to stay whilst exploring the Serra da Estrela Nature Park and also to relax after 10 days on the motorcycle. A lot of people recommend Covilha, but for us Loriga was the right choice. Casa da Cantareira is well equipped with everything you would need, we needed to do some washing and the washing machine was put to use, having a garage to house the bike was a bonus. Tiago was an excellent host offering advice on where to eat, walk and visit (so many that we will have to go back). Fresh bread being delivered in the morning courtesy of Tiago was a lovely touch and much appreciated. He also stayed in touch whilst we were there to ensure everything was OK

Andriy Portúgal

I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and repairs in the house, a heated shower room, as well as the housing itself. Convenient location to walking routes, next to a parking lot, silence at night, there is a place for a barbecue.

claudio Portúgal

Cute 3 store house mostly done with wood inside. It have a fireplace but no wood provided. The small kitchen have everything you need and the cutlery are a nice addition to the mood of the place

Juha Finnland

The little apartment is actually a house, on two levels, bedroom and bathroom with shower and WC being on the ground level (also having an entrance from outside), upstairs the large space consisting of kitchen, livingroom area with a foldable dinner table. The kitchen is fully equipped, you´ll miss nothing: olive oil, milk, local honey, etc. The washing machine was a great help for us and the house was really lovely. Rosa was lovely, helped us with anything we needed (although we didn´t speak the same language), the locally made breads she gave us were absolutely delicious! When we ran out of breadspread she gave us her own, that´s how nice the locals are there. At the upstairs entrance there´s a little terrace with a table and two chairs, it was also our space where the cats of the vecinity came for the daily food we gave them and kept us company for the breakfasts and dinners we had outdoors. Very polite cats, very beautiful and quiet sitting area. All citrus trees were full of ripe fruit around the house, the Magnolia blooming (15-19.03.24), a dream... There´s one bar close to the accomodation, inside the bar you´ll find the one and only local shop providing the basics (their coffee is very good and the people very friendly and open). It´s a small, quiet and beautiful village with only 90 inhabitants, go visit it and talk to the locals working at the bar in the evenings, they speak great English and will tell you a lot about the history and culture of the area. It´s close to the nature park so you can get anywhere you need by car.

Lisa Suður-Afríka

Cozy two bedroom apartment. The location was great for exploring the mountain areas. The unit was warm even in cold winter weather. We parked outside the restaurant. Easy check-in with lockbox, and hosts were very friendly, communitive and responsive. Lots of information available for the local area. Including good tip to buy fresh bread from the local bakers that drive through the little village. We will stay there again when in Serra da Estrella.