Presentation of Oficina da Natureza

UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCES…

THE COMPANYTHE COMPANY

Extensive experience in the field rural and cultural tourism in the Minho region

Aim to make visitors aware of the richness of our landscape, heritage, gastronomy and traditions through unique experiences

Offer a series of contrasting, flexible and tailor-made programmes

Extensive experience in the field rural and cultural tourism in the Minho region

Aim to make visitors aware of the richness of our landscape, heritage, gastronomy and traditions through unique experiences

Offer a series of contrasting, flexible and tailor-made programmes

Paulo

THE PEOPLETHE PEOPLE

multidisciplinary, local and real

articulating popular and scientific knowledge

Cruz

CarlosNuno

Lucia

Rosa

Claudia

Ricardo

THE PHILOSOPHYTHE PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil a wide range of travel motivators by creating emotions through differing and enriching experiences

THE FOCUSTHE FOCUS

Specialising in cultural and close to nature experiences

Offering an opportunity to rediscover and enjoy rich and very little known local traditions and landscapes, which form the background of our Portuguese heritage

THE PACKAGESTHE PACKAGES

All year round

Various durations: from 3 hours to one week, incl. weekend breaks

Range of prices: from £25 (historic guided tour) to £165 (2 night walking weekend break incl. most meals)

Different options: tailor-made, self-guided, fully escorted or any other combination

Wide selection of themes (can be combined):

Gastronomy

Bread, stew, sweets, preserves and jam making, the “green wine” and olives routes

Arts and craftsmanship

gold, pottery, embroidery, weaving, painting

Nature

hiking, horse riding, cycling, canoeing, bird watching

GASTRONOMYGASTRONOMY

Your clients will learn how to cook, discover local customs and taste traditional foods

Bread flavours and traditions baking of home-made

bread in a wood-fired oven cooking a ‘cozido à

portuguesa’, (local stew) on in a typical cast iron pot

historical walk dinner

Duration: 1 dayIncluded:MealInsurance

Price per person: £45

Other conditions:Minimum of 10 participantsMaximum 20

NATURENATURE

Your clients will explore ancestral routes, cross ancient bridges, see watermills, visit monasteries and traditional villages where life stands still

Walking the Via Nova in the Serra do GerêsWalking the Via Nova in the Serra do Gerês

cultural itinerary 2000 year old Roman road beautiful mountain views many roman ruins

Distance: 9kmsGrade: easyDuration: 1 day

Included:Museum entrance feeInsuranceLunchTransport

Price per person:£40Other Conditions:Minimum of 8 participantsMinimum age 12 years

Down the river Lima by kayak

programme packed with excitement

close views and access to vineyards and the valley

Included:Local transportNecessary equipmentInsurance

Price per person:£25Other conditions:Minimum of 10 participantsMinimum age 12 years

Grade: easyDuration: 3 hours

EVENTSEVENTS

We can introduce your clients to traditional events all year round too

International Garden Festival(May – October)

Spring

Linen festival (June)

Desfolhada - stripping of corn leaves(September)

SummerWinter A journey to the origin of

olive oil (December-January)

Camellias International Festival (March)

Autumn The Douro

harvest (October)

Northern Portugal enchanted gardens bus tour

Northern Portugal enchanted gardens bus tour

inspirational tour for garden lovers

manor houses, monasteries and convents

guided tours of historical attractions

romantic and modern gardens

accommodation in spectacular settings

Duration: 7 daysMonth: SeptemberIncluded:Hotel roomsBuffet breakfastSix mealsTransport

Tour Leader: Eduarda PazBotanist (U. of Coimbra) MA in Historic Gardens and Landscapes (University of York)

CONTACTCONTACT

Paulo Almeida LopesDIRECTOR

Mobile: +351 936 077 462Fax: +351 258 900 609email: [email protected]

Oficina da Natureza Animação Turística, Lda

Rua do Carrezido, 74990-139 Ponte de Lima * Portugal

Tourism Operator License No. 42/2005

Paulo Almeida LopesDIRECTOR

Mobile: +351 936 077 462Fax: +351 258 900 609email: [email protected]

Oficina da Natureza Animação Turística, Lda

Rua do Carrezido, 74990-139 Ponte de Lima * Portugal

Tourism Operator License No. 42/2005