The Eco-Hostel
Our place is under construction …
We are restructuring a property which was built in 1937. We will be solar powered and will use rain water collection schemes among other eco-friendly practices to sustain our life.
We invite you to experience a different way of travel, where we will encourage you to slow-down and re-connect yourself… for a few days or for more.
Our Three Creeds
Sustainable
A hostel at the feet of “Serra da Lousã”, where you can learn about an ecofriendly way of living and responsible travel.
Community
We encourage “sharing and caring” by planning communal times for meals, games, events, workshops, and so on.
Portuguese Traditions
A site to immerse yourself in the Portuguese culture… from the place to the plate!
Learn about a more eco-friendly lifetsyle
Discover traditions and rural life in Portugal
Hikes and tracks in the Valley starting from our door
Meet and connect with other travellers
Enjoy and relax in several spots at our farm
Have a walk and learn in our pedagogical permaculture garden
Pick and eat our seasonal fruits
Rent a bike to go for a ride and know the villages
Participate to our workshops
Join our community by doing part of our volunteers
What to do at O nosso Fado?
Discover the rural Portugal, the traditions of the area and the specialities of Lousã
Visit the Schist Villages hidden in the Valley: Talasnal, Candal, Cerdeira, Casal Novo, Chiqueiro …
Visit the ancient Castelo da Lousã, and walk down the hill to refresh yourself at the beautiful river beach Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Learn more about the Portuguese rural life at the Museum Etnográfico Dr. Louzã Henriques, and/or at the Municipal Museum Prof. Álvaro Viana de Lemos
To know more about the wild animals of the valley, visit the Biological Park in Miranda do Corvo
Visit the only Circus Museum in Portugal, Momo in Foz de Arouce
Visit the historical winery of Quinta de Foz de Arouce
Take a time to visit the old capital, Coimbra, about 30 min away from Lousã