Quinta da Aroeira is a captivating old farmhouse

Quinta da Eira - Quinta Aroeira

Owner: João Paias
Carvoeiro
Lagoa - Algarve

Located in the southern part of Sítio da Canada (Canada – a past access route for cattle from the coast to the mountain – as mentioned in Cortes de Elvas, 1361) in Lagoa district, Quinta da Eira was acquired by the current owners in 1981.
At the time, the vineyard occupied an area of about 2 hectares of mostly Castelão grape in non-irrigated land, which was in place until 2001 when an irrigation system was installed.
In the year of 2000, Quinta da Eira expanded its rustic and urbanistic areas with the acquisition of the adjacent property Quinta da Aroeira (former Masmorra dos Passarinhos), amounting to a total area of nearly 10.50 hectares.
The cultivation of citrus fruits has given way to viticulture, assuring the maintenance of the “old vines”.
The existence of 2 Guest houses and the belief that tourism and agricultural activity should coexist and be complementary, lead the owners to a new project of increasing the vineyard with the cultivation of 0.5 hectares of Arinto grapes and 1.6 hectares of Negra Mole grapes. The plantation of 1.6 hectares occupies two parcels of the property where once was a vineyard of 1.7 hectares dated 1931, which historical testimony persists alive in a hundred strains. It is a living memorial, the so-called vineyard “Survivor /centurion“, that the owners stubbornly wish to preserve!
In a paceful rambling countryside this villa - Aroeira- has been beautifully restored, the living room and separated dining room have beamed ceilings and a lovely blend of rustic and modern touches, whilst country kitchen is small but well equipped. The bedrooms, a twin with country view and a doubling looking the pool, are charmingly simple in a traditional style and share a bathroom and additional shower room. The gardens and grounds around the swimming pool are open to the surrounding countryside and are simply delightful. A shaded terrace faces across a path to the pool and a excellent barbecue area with a lawn, colourful plants and adjacent vineyard completing the scene. This farmhouse is located in the same private farm that Quinta da Eira with property nº83968.