tag:propertyportugal.blog.co.uk,2009-11-24:/Property for Sale and Rent in Portugal.MokoFeed2009-11-24T00:01:39+01:00tag:propertyportugal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-27:/2007/07/30/hot_new_property_near_coimbra~2727809/#c6903121Byron2008-05-27T19:28:59+02:002008-05-27T19:28:59+02:00Hi Sunnyjim<br> <br> I have seen places advertised for between 400 and 700 Euros per month. Depends what other facilities like a pool for instance that the apartment has.tag:propertyportugal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-27:/2007/07/30/hot_new_property_near_coimbra~2727809/#c6903099Sunnyjim2008-05-27T19:26:25+02:002008-05-27T19:26:25+02:00What amount of rent would you expect from a 3 bed apartment in Penelatag:propertyportugal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-13:/2007/07/30/hot_new_property_near_coimbra~2727809/#c6791312Jim2008-05-13T18:33:43+02:002008-05-13T18:33:43+02:00Things to do in the local area:<br> <br> Many bars/cafes<br> Two of the bars regularly have live music.<br> 7 restaurants<br> Indoor swimming pool<br> Tennis courts<br> Large indoor sports centre<br> Cinema<br> Castle Museum<br> Free internet Café<br> Medieval festival held in Penela castle during the summer. The whole village dresses up in medieval costume there are jousting, sword fighting, acrobatic displays, medieval food & drink, falconry and archery displays.<br> Library<br> Weekly outdoor market with grilled chicken vendors and lots of local produce for sale<br> Football ground- the home of Penela Football Club<br> Children’s play parks<br> Festivals – Several are held each year. The largest lasting two weeks in September with three nights of concerts, Other attractions are the fun fair, folk dancing, Singing groups, Fado artists and many other activities including restaurants offering regional speciality dishes.<br> Pop Concerts both indoor and outdoor.<br> Conviviada Dinners, Subsidised dinners laid on so that people can sit and chat in order to keep the local community spirit alive. Foreigners are very welcome.<br> <br> Brass Band, The band has been going for over a hundred years and welcomes new musicians.<br> Portuguese Lessons<br> Karate Club,<br> Kendo club, They hold a free one week introduction to the sport every year<br> Moto Cross Club<br> 4x4 Off road Club, holds international competitions and organises fun events for road going 4x4’s including a 12 hour night drive.<br> Hunting<br> Fishing<br> “Sweka” Card competitions, ( Penela holds the “Guinness Book of Records” record for the largest number of players at any single game)attended by players from all over Portugal.<br> Hill walking<br> Doctors and Dentists are of good quality and speak English.<br> <br> Within 5 miles<br> <br> Many good quality restaurants<br> <br> Swimming at local river beaches in pure mountain water.<br> <br> Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, with Aqua Aerobics.<br> Guided hill walks.<br> <br> Large roman ruins in Conimbriga (word heritage site)and Rabacal<br> Para Sailing with an instructor you fly up to a kilometre high to experience fantastic views to the coast.<br> Fitness Gym<br> Massage and Beauty Spa<br> <br> Young teens disco with regular “bubble discos” in Summer months.<br> Horse Riding stables with instruction if required.<br> Train station to Coimbra, Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve.<br> tag:propertyportugal.blog.co.uk,2008-05-13:/2007/07/30/hot_new_property_near_coimbra~2727809/#c6791287Jim2008-05-13T18:30:26+02:002008-05-13T18:30:26+02:00Not a bad price for a house with an apartment. This little medieval market town is perched on top of a hill and has a very nice castle. The local council are focussing heavily on tourism development so there may be an opportunity to grow a Bed and Breakfast based business of arts and crafts hobby related.