Here at Dragonfly Valley you will meet your host Ian, plus Murray & Leela the friendly rescue dogs. Originally from the South West of England, we moved to Portugal to embark on a dream of living more simply, away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Dragonfly Valley was in 2006 as a unique eco-friendly glamping holiday destination and we took over in February 2020. Now offering a beautiful Moroccan themed luxury yurt, a stylish and comfortable wooden gypsy caravan / shepherds hut, and a seasonally available pretty bell tent, all accommodations are fully furnished and have private bathrooms with hot water, cooking facilities, and separate garden areas with stunning views of the river / lake below. Here at Dragonfly Valley, we find that, in our little slice of paradise, we are supported by nature: The water is supplied by a well, which in turn is sustained by the magnificent Rio Zezere, which also offers us with spectacular views. The sun provides us with all our electrical energy. The trees offer an abundance of fruits and nuts. Situated in an old terraced vineyard, which provides plenty of juice, wine and eating grapes. With over 100 vines to maintain and harvest we welcome any one who is interested in learning. One day we hope to be able to grow more of our own food but for now we will be aiming to grow vegetables and fresh salads, whilst purchasing anything else we need from local growers, farmers and markets wherever possible Days consist of watering the flower gardens, playing with Murray & Leela under the giant apple tree, swimming in the river below us and preparing for and greeting our guests. We hope you will find that we offer a space in which you can enjoy the benefits of an eco-friendly lifestyle whilst relaxing in the gifts that nature has provided in beautiful Central Portugal. Always available to help out with questions, ideas for day trips and help with planning your holiday, just drop me a message!

We’d love to welcome you to Dragonfly Valley soon! Having moved to Portugal early 2020 to take over the business from the capable hands of previous owners Joe & Nicole, the hope was to realise our dreams of living off grid with a sustainable ethos. We also have 2 wonderful and friendly rescue dogs named Murray & Leela.

The direct surroundings offers a splendid place to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature, to watch the birds or take part in some of the many activities available: Enjoy the mountains by foot or bike. Maps, routes and tips available. Guided activities available in the area: Rock Climbing Mountain Biking Quads or go-karts 4x4 off road tours Paintballing Kayak or canoeing hire Jet ski and speed boat hire For more tranquil activities enjoy; lake and river fishing (Trout, Carp, Barbel, Tench, Bass and Bream) Relax at one of the many river beaches also known as Praias Fluviais. They offer safe place for the children to swim and amenities such as toilets and cafes. Visit all the picturesque villages in the direct surroundings such as Pedrogão Grande, Pedrogão Pequeno, Mosteiro. A little further down the road is the world heritage site in Tomar, Or the historical university city of Coimbra just a 35 minute drive north.