How to find us

Quinta da Lontra is situated in central Portugal, on the Rio Mondego, near the village of Póvoa de Midões, Tábua.

Our closest airports are Lisbon and Porto international.

Quinta da Lontra is in a rural location and public transport is limited. We recommend that guests hire a car if they wish to explore this region in more detail.

Driving

By car from Porto Airport

The A1/IP3 motorways take approximately 2 hrs.

By car from Lisbon Airport

The A1/IP3 motorways take approximately 2.5hrs

Tolls are in effect on motorways, you can pay at the toll booths in Euros or with a credit card, however car hire companies will normally advise and offer a pre-payment system for any toll charges.

The final leg of the journey to the Quinta is via an unpaved road of 1km, normal hire cars are fine but low sports cars may struggle. We ask all guests to follow the directions that we send to avoid getting lost on arrival to the valley.

Parking

There is ample free parking at the Quinta.

Group airport transfers

We can arrange airport transfers for retreats and group bookings. Pickup from Lisbon/ Porto airports or city centre locations, bringing you directly to Quinta da Lontra. Prices for this service are available on request in advance.

By train and coach to Carregal do Sal (9km from Quinta da Lontra)

Carregal do Sal has direct links to Coimbra train station, which connects to the Lisbon/Faro lines (south) and Porto/Braga lines (north).

For journey times, prices and timetables see:
By bus/coach: www.rede-expressos.pt
By rail: www.cp.pt

There is a taxi rank directly outside the train station. The journey to us is 15 minutes or we can arrange a pickup from Carregal do Sal. Contact us for price and more information.

By coach to Tábua (9km from Quinta da Lontra)

Tabua has a direct coach service from Lisbon and Porto. For journey times, prices and timetables see: www.rede-expressos.pt

There is a taxi rank close to the bus station. The journey from Tábua to us is only 15 minutes or we can arrange a pickup. Contact us for price and more information.