Omgeving

Our accommodations are located at a very central part of Portugal. At a distance of only 2 km from the city of Tondela, and in a nice, quiet and rural environment. In this region, there is no mass tourism. Perfect, if you want to enjoy your well-earned rest, but also if you want to see more of Portugal besides the sun, the ocean and the beaches. The costs of living are very low in this region, so that you can enjoy an outdoor café or restaurant for just a small amount of money.

To put it shortly: a unique location for everyone that loves nature, culture, history, mountains, lakes, "sun, sea and beaches" and especially a pleasant time!!!

We have made a description of several regions, villages and cities, which are easily accessible from the location where we have located our accommodations.

Coimbra
	Coimbra, well know as a city of students, is at a short distance from the accommodations of LeJaRo. The city centre consists of ancient architecture, but also enough shops, outdoor cafés and restaurants. Coimbra has also 3 big shopping centres, where everybody can shop to one's heart's content.

Parque Nacional do Buçaco
	Parque Nacional do Buçaco is a beautiful nature reserve, ideal for walking, with hermit houses on the hill side. There is also a former monastery, which has been changed into a hotel-restaurant, "the Palace Hotel". Besides that, there are more than 400 native plants and 300 exotic (outlandish) plants, including ferns that are more than 3 meters high. Absolutely a must to see!!

Vila Nova de Gaia
	Vila Nova de Gaia is a suburb of Porto, and is well known due to his Port factories. These factories are located on the south river bank of the Rio Douro. Here you can see the original boats, which were used to transport the port wine, the "barcos rabelos". You can also get a guided tour in the Port factories. All working days, and from May till September also on Saturday mornings.

Serra da Estrela
	The highest point of Portugal (1991 metres). In summertime a nice location for walking. Walking routes are available at LeJaRo. In wintertime extremely suitable for winter sports (several ski lifts available). The delays are minimal comparing, to other winter sports areas in Europe.

The lakes of the Rio Mondego & Dão
	Whenever going to the beach is a little bit to far, there is also the possibility to go to the lakes of the Rio Mondego and Rio Dão. Here you can swim, canoe, and go fishing. Fishing licences are available in Tondela and Tábua.

Figueira da Foz
	Figueira da Foz is one of the most prominent seaside resorts in Portugal, with a beautiful boulevard filled with outdoor cafés and restaurants. The beach is 3 km. long en 300 tot 500 metres wide. Dogs are not allowed on most of the Portuguese beaches.