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The Rise of Eco-Tourism in Castelo Branco: What It Means for Farm Buyers & Investors Eco Tourism in Castelo Branco is gaining momentum as part of a global travel shift. More and more travellers are moving away from crowded resorts and overdeveloped hotspots, choosing instead to embrace nature, sustainability, and authentic cultural experiences. This movement, widely recognised as eco-tourism, has...

Eco Farms for Sale in Castelo Branco: Sustainable Living & Return on Nature In Portugal today, many buyers are looking beyond holiday villas and city apartments. They want land, sustainability, and a chance to reconnect with nature. For those buyers, eco-farms for sale in Castelo Branco are emerging as some of the most exciting opportunities on the market. With fertile land, affordable prices, and a...

Summer in Castelo Branco Discover Rural Charm, Farm Life & Property Opportunities When most people picture summer in Portugal, their minds often wander to the Algarve’s beaches or Lisbon’s vibrant nightlife. But for those seeking tranquillity, authenticity, and a real connection with nature, few places compare to Castelo Branco in central Portugal. Here, summer is about more than just...

Farms for Sale in Portugal If you're thinking of owning a peaceful piece of Portugal, where you can enjoy clean air, wide-open spaces, and a slower pace of life, then exploring farms for sale in Portugal - particularly in the rural area of Castelo Branco, located in the beautiful Beira Baixa region—may be just what you’re looking for. Why Buy a Farm in Portugal? Portugal is fast becoming one...

How to Buy a Rustic Farmhouse in Beira Baixa Portugal has long been a favorite destination for those seeking a slower pace of life, breathtaking landscapes, and affordable property prices and whilst popular coastal regions like the Algarve are well known for attracting tourists and retirees, many people are now starting to look at the more tranquil area of Beira Baixa which offers an unparalleled...

In the garden, periodic (biweekly) sowing of beans (to harvest in pods) and peas is continued. This way you can have green beans and peas for a few months.The gardens are watered, preferably in the evening, so that the soil conserves the absorbed water for a longer time and is more easily used by the plants. In the orchard, pull the weeds whenever justified.In the field, weeds are cut in the corn fields...

In the vegetable garden sow: pumpkin, lettuce, chicory, kale, spinach, peas, beans, watermelon, melon, turnips, cucumber and radish.  Plant or transplant: lettuce, potatoes, onions, chicory, cabbages, peppers and tomatoes. In the orchard, plant thorn fruit (orange, lemon, pomegranate, etc.). Graft several fruit trees and inspect the ligatures of the grafts made previously. In the orchard, plant...

In the garden, proceed, if the weather permits, to cut the weeds of lettuce, garlic and other growing crops. Sow: corn, spring wheat, barley, lucerne and other fodder, flax, pumpkins, lettuce, beets, carrots, peas, spinach, beans, watermelons, melons, turnips, radishes, parsley, tomatoes and cucumbers. Plant or transplant: potatoes, onions, cabbages and asparagus. In the field, sow: oats, rye, barley,...

In the garden, Sow: pumpkins, chard, lettuce, leek, beets, onions, carrots, coriander, lard cauliflower, sprouts, asparagus, peas, spinach, broad beans, beans, chili , watermelon, turnip greens, peppers, cabbage, parsley, tomatoes. Plant potatoes. In the field, continuation of land preparation - crops, harrows, manure, etc. - intended for spring crops. In peas and favas exterminate weeds and...

In January, the garden begins to prepare the bed. Sow beans, peas, lettuce, radishes, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, onions, carrots, ... In the orchard, we plant fruit trees.In the field, it is the month of the earth's crops. Preparation of all winter crops and land for potatoes (beginning the early potato planting). In the garden, you can already plant zinnias, poppies, gouges, sunflowers,  and all...