Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
tains' main points of interest. Multimedia displays include an interactive scale model of
the Serra. CISE also has very helpful information on hiking and is the best place in the re-
gion to buy maps.
MUSEUM
Museu do Pão
( 238 310 760;
www.museudopao.pt
;
adult/child €5/3; 10am-6pm Tue-Fri & Sun, 10am-10pm Sat; )
This museum, set in a huge complex with mill wheels, restaurant and rustic buildings, has
all the information you'll ever need on local bread production. The highlight is the
traditional-style shop. It's 1km northeast of the centre on the road to Sabugueiro.
Museu do Brinquedo
( 238 082 015; museu.brinquedo@cm-seia.pt; Largo de Santa Rita; adult/child €3/2; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun;
)
Near the
turismo,
this museum traces the history of Portuguese toys, from the Victorian
to the contemporary. There's a playroom, a collection of toys from other countries and a
workshop where kids can watch toys being made or repaired.
MUSEUM
Sleeping
Casas da Ribeira
(
COTTAGE
€
238 311 221, 919 660 354;
www.casasdaribeira.com
;
Póvoa Velha; 2-person cottages €50-70, 4- person €100;
)
Close to Seia's services but feeling a million miles away, this charming collection of
vine-draped stone cottages sits in the hills above town. The six houses are similar, rustic
and beautifully restored with kitchens and fireplaces (firewood included). A delicious
breakfast with home-baked bread is provided. There's normally a two-night minimum
stay; prices drop with extra nights. From Seia, climb the Sabugueiro road for about 5km,
then turn left 1km to Póvoa Velha. Call ahead. Wi-fi at reception only.
Casas da Lapa
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€
( 935 550 500;
www.casasdalapa.pt
;
Rua da Eira de Costa 10, Lapa dos Dinheiros; s/d midweek €75/90, weekend
€85/100; )
This lovely boutique inn 9km south of Seia is a study in contrasts,
blending ancient stone architecture with colourful modern decor. There are eight rooms in
the renovated main house, with two larger self-catering units off-site in the same village.
Guests have access to a sauna, Turkish bath, massage room and weight room, although
plenty of folks are happy just chilling by the infinity pool, on a sunny terrace where the
rush of a nearby waterfall provides the background music.
