Our home town
Vila Nova de Poiares — rural life in the heart of Central Portugal
Vila Nova de Poiares is a welcoming rural town in the heart of the Coimbra district, nestled between the beautiful Serra da Lousã and the peaceful Mondego Valley.
Life here unfolds at a gentler pace, where neighbours still greet one another by name, the local bakery fills the morning air with the aroma of freshly baked bread, and Sunday lunch is a cherished tradition shared with family and friends.
Whether you're exploring the famous N2 Route, discovering the hidden gems of Central Portugal, or simply seeking a slower way of life, Vila Nova de Poiares offers an authentic Portuguese experience that's becoming increasingly hard to find. It's the kind of place visitors come to for a holiday… and quietly find themselves imagining what it would be like to call it home.
Where exactly are we?
Vila Nova de Poiares is one of those places most visitors have never heard of… until they arrive and fall in love with it.
Set in the Coimbra district, right in the centre of Portugal, it is perfectly placed between Lisbon and Porto. Close enough to explore Portugal's most famous places, far enough away to enjoy the peace, fresh air and slower pace of the countryside.
Getting here is easy: roughly 2½ hours north from Lisbon Airport, or about 1½ hours south from Porto Airport. Coimbra, with its UNESCO-listed university, is a 25-minute drive away.
A base for a relocation scouting trip
Thinking about a move to Portugal? The villa makes a wonderful base for a relocation scouting trip — a comfortable, unhurried place to explore the Coimbra region, meet locals, and get a real feel for daily life in Central Portugal before making any big decisions. Denise has helped several guests through their own relocation journey and is always happy to share what she has learned.
