Ours is a landscape of hills and valleys, pine and cork oak forests – but just a short drive from some of Europe’s wildest and most picturesque beaches.
And the whole property is off the grid, so electricity is produced by the sun, water comes from a well, and a satellite link provides the high speed internet connection.
When Ana and Alastair first discovered their European home, it was the endless view over forests and mountains they fell in love with…but on their first night in the valley it was the sky above that inspired the name.
Far from the bright lights of big cities, you can lie back and look up at the Milky Way and pick out the zodiac constellations as they pass above the valley.
Vale das Estrelas is our project to create a sustainable, off the grid living accommodation and wine tasting. We have seven units catering to a variety of needs from a two-bedroom apartment, en suite rooms and spacious villas which can sleep up to four people.
We've been travelling Portugal learning about wine and have launched a new travelogue podcast called Ana & Al's Big Portuguese Wine Adventure.
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