Just twenty minutes drive from the moinho is the new 'Trilho da Barca d'Amieira' (click here for the official leaflet and map), a walk...

Within a few minutes walk of the windmill, there are several secluded swimming spots to explore. Try an invigorating early morning dip...

A private boat trip along the River Tejo is a lovely way to spend an hour or two. Starting from Praia Alamal (where you can pick up a few...

Simon is a wine expert and is co-owner of a wine business in Brighton, UK (tengreenbottles.com) as well as out here in Portugal. If you...

If you love nature and wildlife – then you’re in for a treat at Fadagosa! If you’d like some guidance to better understand the sights...

This is a gorgeous little waterfall, tucked at the bottom of a huge set of rocks, with stunning birds of prey circling overhead. A very...

Whereas the other two main river beaches near the moinho are both down on the banks of the Tejo river, Carvoeiro is perched right up in...

Directly above the main square in Tomar stands the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed ‘Convento de Cristo’, a convent with a mixed...

This is a fascinating and very well-put-together centre, focusing on the role of trees and forests in Portugal. It's great for adults and...

If you are a keen walker, the PR1 includes Belver, Praia do Alamal and Ortiga and forms a loop. It is 16km in length for the whole loop,...

This is the main city of the Northern Alentejo, it is not the prettiest of cities but it has some fantastic restaurants and sits in a...

A beautiful fortress city, not too far from the Spanish border, and about an hour’s drive from the windmill. Castelo de Vide was a haven...

This small town is a nice stop for a morning or afternoon, and is 30 minutes away by car. It has a tenuous connection to the Portugal’s...

This is our closest big city, about 30 minutes drive away. The old town, with its castle and gardens, is perched on top of a hill, while...

Specialising in meat cooked long and slow in their wood-fired oven, this place certainly deserves the accolades it is starting to...

A fantastic small city to visit, about 50 minutes drive away. The city has a pretty river and park, good shops and a quaint town square...

Another river beach with bar, canoes for hire, and a zipwire over the water (not always open but you can ask in the bar). This is a nice...

This is a beautiful river beach on the other side of the Tejo, with views back to the castle of Belver, and a nice little bar/restaurant...

Belver is a pretty little village overlooking the river Tejo, and it is a 15 minute drive from the windmill. The castle has great views...

Our favourite local restaurant, specialising in game and run by quite a character - famous for his impressive moustache (bigodes)!...