House of Gralheirinha 2

The accommodation

Casa da Gralheirinha, about an hour from Lisbon, near Coruche, blends perfectly with the tranquillity and beauty of the natural surroundings; here you will find a unique sense of peace and tranquillity that is simply not to be found in the city.

The property

House 2

A single-storey house comprising 2 bedrooms – one with a double bed and the other with 2 single beds – a kitchenette, a living room with a double sofa bed, and 1 bathroom.

The two houses are independent and share only the gardens and the swimming pool

The estate

A spacious estate covering several hectares. It offers plenty of space for walking, cycling or simply enjoying nature.

About 100 metres from the houses is a 12x8-metre swimming pool, equipped with sun loungers, chairs, tables and hammocks for relaxing with your family or friends.

Surrounding the pool is a large garden with leafy trees, cosy corners with benches and the swan lake.

The estate is home to a variety of animals that you can observe, such as black swans, peacocks and deer...

Setting

The accommodation is situated in the parish of Santana do Mato. The nearest town is Carapuções, which is about 1.5 km away.

It is a rural and secluded location, perfect for those seeking peace and tranquillity.

You can reach the site by car or by bus to Carapuções on the 911 service, which departs from Coruche.

Location: Coordinates 38.828308608173, -8.452864184138999 (on Google Maps and OpenStreetMap)

Activities and attractions

The region around Carapuções and Coruche offers a wide variety of tourist experiences. Activities range from adventure and immersion in the natural beauty of the montado to cultural and gastronomic exploration of the Ribatejo.

🎈 Adventure and Active EcotourismHot-air balloon rides: Take to the skies with companies such as Windpassenger for a unique aerial view of the vast plains along the River Sorraia and the canopy of the cork oaks.

River Sports on the River Sorraia: Activities organised by outdoor tourism operators, such as River Route, include kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and interpretive walks along the riverbanks.

Equestrian Tourism and Buggies: At the Sorraia Hotel Rural (in Couço), visitors can enjoy guided horse rides along the river or explore trails in jeeps or buggies.

🌿 Nature and the Cork Route Cork Oak and Cork Observatory: An iconic building clad in cork where guided tours are held to help visitors understand the cork oak forest ecosystem and the processing of this raw material.

Sorraia River Beach: An area with extensive wooden walkways and leisure facilities, ideal for leisurely walks, sunbathing and picnics in the summer.

Gameiro Ecological Park Boardwalk: Located in the neighbouring region of Mora, this trail follows the Raia stream and is very popular with lovers of walking and landscape photography.

🏛️ Heritage, Urban Art and CultureUrban Art Trail: Explore Coruche’s historic centre on foot and discover the many artistic murals depicting local traditions and the connection to the forest.

Coruche Municipal Museum: An interactive, free-entry museum focusing on archaeology, ethnography and the history of the traditional agricultural trades of the Lezíria region.

Nossa Senhora do Castelo Viewpoint: The highest point in the town, perfect for watching the sunset with a panoramic view over the farmland and the river valley.

🍷 Gastronomy and Wine Tourism: Wine Walks and Tastings: Walking tours through the region’s vineyards, ending with tastings of regional Ribatejo wines and traditional snacks.

Traditional Ribatejo Dishes: Visit the local taverns to sample traditional cuisine, with highlights including wild bull meat dishes, migas and convent-style sweets made with pine nuts.