Set on 17 hectares planted with oak, cork and pine trees, Casa Vicentina's rooms are arranged around a lush green lawn with a pool and lily ponds, and a fenced kids' playground. Some rooms have kitchenettes and most have terraces. It’s well signposted 6.5km southwest of Odeceixe.
Casa Vicentina
Odeceixe
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