Casa da Levada

Enjoyed a fabulous 5 night stay at Casa Levada with another couple. Maria and Luis's hospitality and delicious meals were matched by the rustic village location and atmospheric stone buildings. Perched high on the mountainside with expansive views, Casa Levada was the perfect getaway from the hectic big cities of Lisbon and Porto.

Luis and Maria were wonderfully welcoming and we enjoyed our stay and delicious evening meal with them in their historic home; a truly authentic and traditional Portuguese experience! We loved meeting Fife the beautiful labrador too!

The ancient granite walls, the vaulted wooden ceilings and the antique furnitures and paintings dominate the interior of Casa da Levada. You will feel that you have magically travelled back in time. The wonderful outdoor area, "espigueiros" and garden will enchant you with their views surrounded by the mountains at the heart of the beautiful and picturesque hamlet of Travanca do Monte.

I hope to visit again soon! The home is warm and elegant, with stunning views and beautiful scenery. The village of Travanca is completely charming, and Maria and Luis are generous and intelligent people: the perfect hosts.

This recent visit is my 9 th to Casa da Levada. I have been bringing artists to photograph and paint for many years as Plein Air Portugal participants love the home, the village, location, food and especially the Hosts, Maria and Luis Mota. This posada is an artists perfect place from which to create.

Casa da Levada holds charm, history, hospitality and panoramic views in a warm embrace. Maria and Luis are people people; friendly, knowledgeable and discrete. Their home becomes your center of gravity while visiting Northern Portugal. As an artist who stays annually at the 'Casa' this is my favorite and special place to paint or photograph. Go and be charmed.

Welcoming, comfortable, every detail covered, lovely food, warm and memorable hospitality. Luis gave us wonderful background to the area and the traditions. A lovely area and well worth exploring.

Much to be enthusiastic about and why I have come back 4 times: the Hosts, the home, the hamlet, the charm of the rugged vast scenery, the warmth of Maria and Luis, the hard working and friendly citizens of Travanca...all add to making this place a favorite place to paint and photograph landscape.