Ola!

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 established by Joe and Nicole back in 2006 as a unique eco-friendly glamping holiday destination and we took over from their capable hands 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 accommodation options are fully furnished and have private bathrooms with hot water, cooking facilities, and separate garden areas.

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!

You can also watch the highlights from that first year and first summer season in Portugal as new owners of Dragonfly Valley when we appeared on Season 6 of UK TV Channel 4's show 'A New Life In The Sun'.