The Rio Sever runs all year round and springs from just a few kilometers away. A few kilometers downstream, Rio Sever separates Portugal from Spain. The land is facing the river all along and then rises to provide breathtaking views of the secluded river valley and surrounding mountains on both sides of Portugal & Spain. A morning bath in one of the river's bathing/swimming spots is rejuvenating all year round. This is certainly one of the most amazing spots in the 56.000 ha natural park of Serra de São Mamede. 

The beautiful serene area of the Serra de São Mamede natural park is abundant in wildlife such as wild boars, deers, wild cats, otters, voles and more. It has a very varied vegetation and it is possible to observe rare birds of prey such as the vulture, kite or Bonelli eagle — the emblem of the park.

Authentic and pristine nature such as this is becoming a real rarity and will only become more sought after. As part of a state-protected nature reserve, the land and all the surrounding area is hence protected from any neighboring construction and development.

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The Watermill

This property is fully off-grid and a great opportunity for an eco-retreat, or a touristic project such as a bicycle hostel, off-grid river spa or other. But also for a private home and perfect place for a permaculture project, a gardening enthusiast or persons wanting to live a self-sustaining lifestyle in a privileged real-nature location.

The river-facing watermill is a registered ruin which allows for rebuilding the two floors to a total of 192 m2 of living space. There is also an agricultural building of 28 m2.

The land

Over 1 hectare of land with numerous cork trees and olive trees in terraces. 170 meters of the property is river facing and is situated along one of the most beautiful official walking trails in the natural park of Serra de São Mamede. 

The River

The river Sever is flowing all year round and you can dip in the pools or the stream or just dive right in every morning of the year.

Surroundings

From Marvão one can see the entire land… It is understandable that from this place, high up in the keep at Marvão Castle, visitors may respectfully murmur, ‘How great is the world’. (José Saramago)

The property is located near Spain in the council of Marvão in proximity to all amenities in surrounding villages and towns. 4 kilometers away lies the village of Santo Antonio Das Areias with a supermarket, petrol station, farm shops, bakery, restaurants, cafes, bars, laundry, mechanics, weekly food market, indoor swimming pool, pharmacy, medical center, direct buses to Lisbon as well as to the surrounding villages and towns etc. 

Santo Antonio Das Areias (4 km), Portagem, Beirã, Marvão, Castelo de Vide, Portalegre are all in the surroundings. There are kindergardens, schools, an international alternative forest school (and kindergarden), roman ruins, museums, a river beach, and doctors on call in the area. In the city of Portalegre, there is a hospital, a university, shopping malls etc.

The first café/bar in Spain is about 15 minutes on bike through the natural park another 20 minutes takes you to the saturday market in the Spanish city of Valencia de Alcantara. 

Below is a taste of the landmarks and attractions of the immediate surroundings.