Midões, Coimbra

Quinta do Rio Cavalos or Quinta do Vale da Orca is very close to the city of Tbua, belonging to the District of Coimbra, has an area of about 6 hectares.It has good access by tarmac national road. Lush vegetation with freshwater spring, and about 1 km of river on its edge.TO RECOVER:Former miller's houseMill DamWater LevadaTO REBUILD:Water mill (in ruins)Second dam (creates a natural pool on the river)Rustic land allows construction, either for permanent housing, as a second home or as part of a tourism project. Fertile land, fallow for about 45 years. South-facing slope, traditionally used for the cultivation of delicate vegetables. There is a Portuguese forest with numerous oaks, cork oaks, strawberry trees, some pine trees and an extensive poplar by the river. Remnants of the ancient orchard, including a fertile apple tree, wild flora is varied.