Montes da Ronha was created by our love for architecture but also for the breathtaking landscape views that surround all houses. Montes da Ronha is not only a place to stay, it is an experience all together, it’s a place where you can find yourself again by disconnecting from the fast world outside.
Team
The fascination for houses has been our daily life exchange since we first met. We can’t avoid it, we are overwhelmed by this passion! The quality of an experience is measured by details and that’s what we aim for, always through the enhancement of the houses’ subtleties. Michael has been a designer all his life so he is the graphic, aesthetic director and new business specialist. I am the one with a professional background linked to project management which means taking care of the project dynamics, logistics and organization. Our profiles complement each other and that’s what makes this team work in harmony. Meanwhile we have also endeavored in other life challenges embodied by two little ones who make us proud everyday, a boy of 8 and a little girl of 4 years old.
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Montes da Ronha
15 MINUTES FROM S. TEOTÓNIO NEAR ZAMBUJEIRA DO MAR AND ODEMIRA BETWEN THE OCEAN AND THE MOUNTAINS.
THIS REGION IS KNOWN FOR THE BEACHES AND TO HAVE ONE OF BEST WAVES FOR SURF AND BODYBOARD, FRESH FISH AND NATURE IN IT´S MOST PURE STATE
It´s on the Natural Park of Alentejo Southwest Coast.
Alentejo is in the South of Portugal, it is one of the most untamed regions in the country, it is one which gives us the sense of space. You can see houses, or better called “montes”, scattered around dry golden plains and rolling hillsides.
The rugged coastline hides beaches for all tastes and the traditional whitewashed villages are all inhabited by proud, melancholic people who valiantly cling to their local crafts. Some of the spots “alentejanos” are busy, especially during the summer, however there are others more relaxing and, even more importantly, more genuine, that’s the case with Saboia, where we are located at. This region allows you to experience a peculiar suspension of real life.
Our “montes” are located twenty minutes from S. Teotónio, near Zambujeira do Mar and also Odemira, the village with more infrastructures. This is a region known for its beaches, for its surfing waves, for its hiking trails, and also for its great fresh fish. If you prefer rivers, there is also Rio Mira where you can hire some canoes or Barragem de Santa Clara where it is possible to rent some boats. Just follow our suggestions for references.
This is the Natural Park of Alentejo Southwest Coast, also described by Rota Vicentina which we are members.
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[If you rent a car, choose a higher one because of the dirt roads and always go slowly]
LISBON TO SANTO TEOTÓNIO
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FARO TO SANTO TEOTÓNIO
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PORTO TO SANTO TEOTÓNIO
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SANTO TEOTÓNIO
TO THE MONTES
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In S. Teotónio take the street to Barragem de Santa Clara, M501. After about 1,5 km take the street on the left to Barragem Santa Clara and Sabóia. Go past Choça and a couple more locations, after Pomba (about 2 kms after) you should turn left where there are dust bins and some post office boxes, at the signs Corte de Encharia and Adrianus and ours.
On the sand road keep driving on the main road, cross the little "ribeira"(little stream) and at the following crossroad go to the road that keeps going forward, the left one with no house. There is about 1 km left.
TO CÓRREGO DA LADEIRA
[LAGOON HOUSE]
37° 28’ 38. 5” N 8° 35’ 10. 9” W
On the sand road keep driving on the main road, cross the little "ribeira"(little stream) and at the following crossroad go to the road that keeps going forward, the left one with no house. There is about 1 km left.
TO CERRO DA AZINHEIRA
[STREAM HOUSE]
37° 28’ 29. 1” N 8° 35’ 35. 3” W
To the Stream House keep driving on the main road for about 4 minutes (pass under a high concrete structure) and turn left at a road (sign saying Cerro and Curral) which doesn't go to any house and has a big turn (after a house on the hill). Keep going on that road, more or less 500 m, and you will see two houses on the left, a little bit on top of the Hill, it’s the one at the front.
TO CURRAL DOS ANÕES
[HOBBIT HOUSE]
keep driving on the main road for 1 minute and turn on the first road on the left (after a house on the hill). Keep going on that road, more or less 500 m, and you will see the house on the left, a little bit on top of the hill.
MORE INDICATIONS:
If you are lost stop at Café Flôr da Serra in the main asphalt street.
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TWhat a great spot! Located in the countryside but only 35minutes from the best beaches of Portugal. Millions of stars above you and the sound of nature in the night will stay in our memory. A brandnew renovated authentic cottage with so many lovely details. Ana and Michael were great hosts and we are looking to come back soon!
Hans Peter Haehnlein | Berllin, Germany
