Why Did We Move to the Centre of Portugal?

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  • Опубликовано: 28 апр 2023
  • We get lots of questions about where we live in Portugal. What location? What's the local area like? How many people are there? Where are all the cars?
    We live in the interior of Portugal - pretty much right in the center (and we'll take you to the actual geographic center in this video). But the best way to explain what it's like here and why we moved to the interior of central Portugal is to show you.
    Join us for a kind of travel-in-our-local-area travel video and let us show you a small part of this beautiful country.
    Want more? www.makedogrow.com
    Places in this Video
    Sertã goo.gl/maps/tD2sAuhQJPAx7LnU6
    Centro Geodésico de Portugal goo.gl/maps/R3WpJZdpFDPxJz7XA
    Vila de Rei goo.gl/maps/k2yoiKroCRBWw2TV7
    O Cobra goo.gl/maps/RHzPsHthMiUQ3UUS9
    Miradouro de Fernandaires goo.gl/maps/KffMaaHwqFj5ExZj7
    Restaurant Bonjardim goo.gl/maps/ypGpL3Z8daX4BBt97

Комментарии • 377

  • @juliamaria2478
    @juliamaria2478 Год назад +24

    Muito bom ver o meu Portugal pelos olhos de gente boa❤

  • @edwardweeden8837
    @edwardweeden8837 Год назад +19

    What a profound and poetic reply to “Why did you move to Portugal?”

  • @teresaquintinha7361
    @teresaquintinha7361 Год назад +33

    Thank you for showing some beautiful places in Portugal. Even for a Portuguese like me, it's a new look.

    • @seriouslyjoking2
      @seriouslyjoking2 Год назад +2

      Me, too! I am from the island of São Miguel & Sertã is idyllic

  • @sledgehog1
    @sledgehog1 Год назад +22

    It was strange immediately recognizing the town I grew up in. Guess one good thing is that it will never change, so you're all set. Enjoy it, guys! 😉

  • @Puppyfeet29
    @Puppyfeet29 Год назад +1

    im 44 born in 1977, my dad was born in hawaii in 1929 so it wasnt a state yet. My grandparents are from Portugal Inever met them but i always wanted to vist Portugal. Any way. I found the newbys and from there i cam upon your videos. I love watch video from Portugal . I may not speak the lanaguage but i love renevation and seeing the land and the towns .S o thank you. Your video are great.

  • @raycharsley
    @raycharsley Год назад +8

    My wife and I lived in the Algarve for more than 30 years, I've been watching you guys for a couple of years now, and just had to visit central Portugal, Tomar was our first interest, however we moved close to Ferreira do Zezere, last year. This video is a perfect reflection of this beautiful place....

    • @MAKEDOGROW
      @MAKEDOGROW  Год назад +3

      I think if we’d not found our wonderful farmhouse we would have ended up somewhere close to Tomar. We love quick overnight trips there, and the views near FdZ are amazing

  • @fernandaalbuquerque6872
    @fernandaalbuquerque6872 Год назад +20

    These series of videos where you go explore the country are just so lovely. Thanks for doing them and sharing. I am from Portugal and we try to go back every year. It is what fulfills my being and helps me get through another year in Canada. Retirement is looming and we will be spending more time there. You’re calling me to what I still consider home. Thank you for all you do.

  • @CLFL14256
    @CLFL14256 Год назад +3

    made me reflect, that draw to move to a rural, quiet place was to Ireland in the 70s,80s. Cottages and smallholdings were affordable, life was uncomplicated and quiet. What happened since? Hardly anybody can afford to buy a house, people everywhere, cost of living crisis is as bad as mainland Europe. So glad that I can shut out the hustle and bustle of modern Irish life and my little cottage serves me well. I still get ideas from your projects, especially gardening. Lets hope that Portugal doesn't go the Irish way, but I suspect the larger towns have already

    • @MAKEDOGROW
      @MAKEDOGROW  Год назад +2

      I imagine there’s some of that happening across Portugal, but here there is a lot of available rundown / affordable property, and not too many people wanting to take on the work required to bring them back to a liveable state. As that changes, or the population increases, the prices and availability will change

  • @denty32
    @denty32 Год назад +6

    A beautiful splash of culture never hurts.

  • @paulan5989
    @paulan5989 Год назад +13

    Great vid! Traditional Portuguese meals always include soup, most often vegetable. In my parents day, hearty soups were the meal, and fish and homemade cheese or sausage the main sources of protein. I still have soup daily. It’s overlooked as ‘peasant food’ but I guarantee that once you start incorporating Portuguese soups into your diet you will feel healthier.

  • @kathypereira2668
    @kathypereira2668 Год назад +12

    Beautiful area. Forty years ago my husband and I did the N2 all the way to Faro on a motorcycle. Best honeymoon. Stunning views all the way. It always amazes me that such a small country has so much diversity in scenery, food, customs. We now live one hour north of Lisbon in a small village 25:47 and are loving it. Always look forward to Saturday mornings to see what you two have been up to. ❤❤

  • @jpennturner
    @jpennturner Год назад +13

    You have discovered a truly beautiful place and a wonderful lifestyle.

  • @turiyapanama
    @turiyapanama Год назад +5

    I made the move to Panama 5 years ago and have NO regrets!! The pace of life is so much better here, and I built a natural home from scratch using similar methods as you have like lime plaster. It is a rewarding way of life 🍃

  • @adventuresCP
    @adventuresCP Год назад +25

    We are almost neighbours in Portuguese terms. Near Pedrogao Grande, also in a small village. All of the reasons you moved here resonate with us. We feel so lucky to be here as you probably do. We are only just over 6 months into our adventures. Thanks for your videos.

    • @faiza9366
      @faiza9366 Год назад +5

      Same here. Also living in a small village near Pedrógão Grande. We have been here for 2 1/2 years now. Every time I drive through the mountains I realize how lucky I am that we came to live here.

    • @celiasnyman2885
      @celiasnyman2885 Год назад +5

      Hoping to follow all of you soon from South Africa 😊

    • @faiza9366
      @faiza9366 Год назад +2

      @@celiasnyman2885 Go for it. You are not going to regret it.

    • @waynewhite4101
      @waynewhite4101 Год назад

      Thanks for the tour. Enjoy your enjoying your new home.

  • @l.m.2404
    @l.m.2404 Год назад +10

    If you both aren't being paid by Tourism Portugal, you should be. Your relaxed and simple stroll, sip, and eat video has made me want to book a trip just to see that magnificent scenery around that huge lake. wow!

  • @sallyscanlan7269
    @sallyscanlan7269 Год назад +8

    I really miss your beautiful vlogs, watching your relationship and have often wondered about life beyond your gorgeous home. I have loved every minute of your renovation. But this video has been amazing thank you to both of you xxxx from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @gustavgron2252
    @gustavgron2252 Год назад +56

    Your warm, respectful and loving relation towards each other makes me believe in marriage

    • @schoppepetzer9267
      @schoppepetzer9267 Год назад +20

      The spanking happens off camera 😂

    • @MAKEDOGROW
      @MAKEDOGROW  Год назад +56

      It’s less about marriage and more about being respectful humans 😃

    • @jimmyjohnstone5878
      @jimmyjohnstone5878 Год назад +2

      Having a bit of paper doesn't bring anything automatically by way of a loving relationship.

    • @junebeuckx6831
      @junebeuckx6831 Год назад +2

      I totally agree

    • @susankay497
      @susankay497 Год назад +2

      A respectful, productive partnership I daresay

  • @michaelwerner3430
    @michaelwerner3430 Год назад +1

    Saludos desde Chiapas, México. 8 totally get why you live where you live. It's beautiful and serenely quiet. Bendiciones desde Chiapas.

  • @barbaradavie150
    @barbaradavie150 9 месяцев назад

    What a lovely lovely video. So great to see the vast views and that beautiful blue blue water.

  • @Solo50plus
    @Solo50plus Год назад +5

    🚙Even though I have been travelling and 'living' all over Portugal for nearly two years I really enjoy this kind of video.
    😍 I just can't get enough of the country.
    😬 Sometimes the lack of people is really eerie... I feel like there's been an apocalypse and I'm the only survivor!!!
    👀The view points everywhere are one of my FAVOURITE things. Sometimes they are on the map and sometimes they are a delightful surprise.
    T H A N K S for sharing...the drone shots were stunning :)

  • @tonics7121
    @tonics7121 Год назад

    Greatly appreciate the wider view. I couldn't have imagined such he beauty and old world charm.

  • @lindawhite5006
    @lindawhite5006 Год назад +2

    I live in a small town in the USA. No Vinyards here...so I buy my wine (which is a 30 minute drive because my county is dry...no liquor except restaurants). My wine is in a box...with a tap. You are in paradise. Very beautiful! Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸

    • @jimmyjohnstone5878
      @jimmyjohnstone5878 Год назад

      Alcohol ban but plenty guns permitted. Illogical.

    • @HumbertoPatricio
      @HumbertoPatricio Год назад

      You must come to visit Portugal!! I think you will love the weather, the places, the food, the wine.. we have hundreds of types and made of many many casts... 😁🍷🍷And personally the people!
      Come to visit us, you will not be sorrow!! 🙏❤️

  • @soniaayachealmeida7111
    @soniaayachealmeida7111 Год назад +4

    Wow, beautiful video. I follow you from the beginning. I adopt your plantations, and the reconstruction of the house👏. Thank you for taking me with you on this wonderful tour. The view of the lake from the viewpoint is delicious and incredible 🥰. The city is very quiet 😊. Here in Brazil we also eat everything with rice 😊, vegetables, greens, tubers, grains and meats. Our agriculture is very varied and complete. My son lives there, in Porto, in the north, you need to know it, it's a fascinating city, by day and wonderful by night, you have to spend 2 days there 😉😊. It's very busy, it has restaurants from all over the world, Arabic, Japanese, Mexican, Vietnamese, vegetarian on every corner 😄. I wish you all the best. Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷 🥰 Thank you.❤😊

  • @mariesalway91
    @mariesalway91 Год назад +6

    hahahahaha, the importance of the yarn store was noted

    • @MAKEDOGROW
      @MAKEDOGROW  Год назад +1

      So lucky to have a good one on my doorstep 😃

  • @joycetaylor5847
    @joycetaylor5847 9 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful magical place. Thank you for sharing the beauty and wonderful people so worth the watch

  • @cas1928
    @cas1928 Год назад +6

    Yes the drone footage was awesome. Beautiful spot. Loved this episode ❤

  • @andreacrashe9894
    @andreacrashe9894 Год назад +4

    *Kylie & Guy, thank you for showing us the surrounding areas of where you are... a very beautiful and lovely scenery.*

  • @sabrinakoehler6209
    @sabrinakoehler6209 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. I have taken two scouting trips and realize now I need to check out the central part of Portugal. 😼

  • @skipjohnson7255
    @skipjohnson7255 10 месяцев назад

    It's so quiet and peaceful !

  • @alicekenworthy9603
    @alicekenworthy9603 Год назад +6

    I can totally comprehend how that both of you enjoy this country’s tranquility and spectacular scenery after living and working in big cities .. Excellent video !! Durban SA 🇿🇦

  • @sueg2658
    @sueg2658 Год назад +3

    Beautiful country, gracious people, great food, peace and quiet, what more can you ask for.

  • @dianeleirer9878
    @dianeleirer9878 Год назад +2

    This was wonderful. Thank you. I’m living vicariously through your videos.

  • @The2wanderers
    @The2wanderers Год назад +3

    My last real vacation, pre-pandemic, was to Portugal and this has me pining to go back. We did make sure one of our stops was in a small town in the interior, but clearly missed out on lots.

  • @BecomingPortuguese
    @BecomingPortuguese Год назад +4

    Thanks for sharing! We’re loving Central Portugal too, so much heritage and an astounding amount of lovely places. And as you say…the VIEWS! So amazing to see and admire. 💕

  • @evelynbortolussi9952
    @evelynbortolussi9952 Год назад

    Loved seeing part of where you live with food and wine of the area.

  • @msuestiegemeier7618
    @msuestiegemeier7618 Год назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed this!
    Thank You.

  • @jackamo427327
    @jackamo427327 9 месяцев назад

    BEAUTIFUL . It looks like a great place to do some kayaking .

  • @erinb6365
    @erinb6365 Год назад

    Loved seeing your corner of paradise!

  • @annazakhary949
    @annazakhary949 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much! That was lovely! I can see why you’re so drawn by this way of life and why you’re working so hard on your homestead.

  • @alasdairhamilton1574
    @alasdairhamilton1574 Год назад +1

    Guy, Kyle. 😍 one of the best videos you have done ❤ 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @mariomarques4247
    @mariomarques4247 Год назад

    Last summer, me and my family, we took a week to travel the all N2 North to South, and one of the those days we stopped at Vila de Rei for lunch and we did it at that very same restaurant named "COBRA" we became fans, excellent service with excellent food. Enjoy

  • @grahamflentke9517
    @grahamflentke9517 Год назад

    Great camera work and editing. Just lovely. Thanks for the look see and explaining just where you are.
    Now get back to work!
    Graham-Orlando, USA

  • @trishgramling9676
    @trishgramling9676 Год назад +2

    What a beautiful place and the video was fantastic! Loved watching and really enjoyed seeing this area!

  • @anabelalomba5186
    @anabelalomba5186 8 месяцев назад

    WOW! you guys this is beautiful I never seen this in Portugal and I was leaving there close to Viseu, Mangualde my Country is peaceful thank you God.Thank you so much 💗☮️

  • @doraparker2540
    @doraparker2540 Год назад

    From CHAVES to FARO the N2 is the most important route in Portugal. Enjoy this beautiful country!👍

  • @monalingan9523
    @monalingan9523 Год назад +2

    Portugal is so beautiful! Thank you for the tour. I so enjoyed your visit to the winery as well.

  • @bryansarty3821
    @bryansarty3821 Год назад +9

    We really enjoyed this episode Kylie and Guy! Thank you for providing a little tour of your paradise. We'll be over in our own later this summer in the Tomar/Ferreira do Zêzere area. The nature around Castelo de Bode is a such major draw for us. Peace of mind.

  • @denisemoreira592
    @denisemoreira592 Год назад +4

    I've never been to Portugal, but is so funny how familiar all this is to me, being Brazilian myself.
    In the Northeast of Brazil we have a dish called Buchada, that came from the Maranho and Bucho.
    Great video! Very nice to see you guys enjoying Portugal.

  • @permissiontoshine
    @permissiontoshine Год назад +2

    OMG you two did good choosing the area you did to live. Astonishingly beautiful, all of it - scenery, villages/towns, food, people. I haven't oo'ed and aah'ed my way through a video like this in a very long time. What a heavenly place on Earth.

  • @jeannamcgregor9967
    @jeannamcgregor9967 Год назад

    OMG...pastel de nata ice cream. Amazing!

  • @ChristineKelly1000
    @ChristineKelly1000 Год назад +1

    It’s great that you have stopped to smell the roses. I really enjoyed this vlog.

  • @Gummmibaer
    @Gummmibaer Год назад +13

    Its so beautiful there! Living in a big city for ten years I can totally understand why you moved there. Still I hope that southern Europe will quickly adapt strategies to cope with water scarcity. Climate change is really taking off in Portugal and Spain and water will be the most important resource from now on. Droughts and bushfires wont be anomalies so the area will most likely change. Its really good to see you guys being aware of this and taking it into account when planning your house renovation and gardening projects.
    Edit: Oh my god the vineyard is such an amazing place. Even though it was in a totally different country it brought up many good memories to my grandpa who was a winemaker and me helping out at the harvest. I just love vineyards and this has to be one of the most beautiful. Vegan options in such a place and pastel de nata ice cream? This sounds like heaven to me 😀

    • @manuelpita5319
      @manuelpita5319 Год назад

      Hello, how about you? Do not believe in climate change, that is a strategy of the globalist elites in conjunction with the satanic governments of the European Union and other governments such as the USA, Australia, Canada, among others, in order to control humanity, they tried it with the covid Now they are focusing on climate change, for example the Spanish government is destroying many water dams that has a plan to cause drought and deprive farmers of water in Portugal there are large fires that are provoked by the Portuguese government behind it, to go on destroying the areas of the interior of the country, in addition the DARRP makes climatic changes causes droughts or floods with its climate control, investigate more do not be a sheep more than the lot

  • @anitaklamer3360
    @anitaklamer3360 Год назад

    Great video. Nice to see how creative Kylie is when she's having a 🍷✌️. Lovely interesting patterns and soo well done. ❤

  • @dorislewis2852
    @dorislewis2852 Год назад +1

    When you walked on the scenic bridge the view was breath taking. Loved the video!

  • @noono19
    @noono19 Год назад

    I commented a couple of months ago how your videos make me feel homesick. You have a very very good approach. Ok, just to clear it up, the main difference is: maranho, cooked inside a goat's stomach lining while bucho is cooked inside pig's stomach lining. For the lack of a better option, go to Talho Simões in Sertã or Oleiros and buy already cooked, vacuum preserved maranho. Imagine it as a luxury preserved food :) As I grew older I realized how "wealthy" I was for having 100% home made maranho every holiday. Last tip, maranho is also delicious if you cut some slices of it, as you would with a ham, about 1 cm thick, and just re-heat it with a bit of olive oil on a sauté which is, just to close the circle, the french word for sertã.

  • @user-ue3pl1sd1p
    @user-ue3pl1sd1p Год назад

    Awesome video! Always happy to chill with you in our restaurant Guy & Kylie. Big hug from us

  • @romamorris7209
    @romamorris7209 Год назад +2

    Absolutely stunning..

  • @cathythomas2692
    @cathythomas2692 Год назад

    Thank you. Wonderful to see you in another setting!

  • @EnglishMadeleine
    @EnglishMadeleine Год назад

    Soooo good! Thanks for taking us along 😍

  • @kerrylynnparsons7879
    @kerrylynnparsons7879 Год назад +1

    Very beautiful!!! 😎🎶❤️
    Absolutely gorgeous!!! 🥰💝

  • @sandraisabel898
    @sandraisabel898 Год назад +4

    Hello nice people.I Live near Santarém, and now I want to visit those places.thank you.your determination and hard work are amazing!👏

    • @doracaetano4603
      @doracaetano4603 Год назад +3

      Ah ha eu também, tanto por cá que não conhecemos 😅

  • @foxglove8836
    @foxglove8836 Год назад +1

    Brilliant, thank you.

  • @elainebowen687
    @elainebowen687 Год назад +1

    Absolutely breathtaking

  • @jameswaterman2829
    @jameswaterman2829 Год назад

    Thanks it was nice spending the day with you.

  • @michelineheise5959
    @michelineheise5959 Год назад

    Portugal is so beautiful and clean. Thank you ❤❤❤ for your hardwork . Loved the second restaurant. Kei te reka koorua. Delicious

  • @louiscaeiroramos8051
    @louiscaeiroramos8051 4 месяца назад

    What an amazing view

  • @johnwhaley1
    @johnwhaley1 Год назад

    Xtra good episode. That vineyard/restaurant is really impressive

  • @gardengirl4718
    @gardengirl4718 Год назад +2

    This is really lovely. Thank you for sharing your home turf with us!

  • @jeanrichardson2044
    @jeanrichardson2044 Год назад +4

    Not sure about the tripe(memories of my childhood) but would have loved the veal. Looked delicious. Loved the tour. The towns and parks look clean and well tended, and no multiples of rubbish bins lining the sidewalks. Awesome.

  • @ingridcatalano4706
    @ingridcatalano4706 Год назад

    Just beautiful places!!!! I travelled with you!!!! Thanks!!!!

  • @idafisher8327
    @idafisher8327 Год назад

    Thank you for the day trip. I love seeing places through others eyes.

  • @nspires1
    @nspires1 Год назад

    YUMMO! That was lovely. Thanks for the tour.

  • @carolynkennedy7772
    @carolynkennedy7772 Год назад

    Fantastic...thanks so much for sharing, you guys! Just wow...on everything! 🤩

  • @RuebensTravels
    @RuebensTravels Год назад +3

    You guys make the most amazing videos. Thank you. 💯💯

  • @donnastafford9799
    @donnastafford9799 Год назад

    Fun day trip, thanks.

  • @luish777
    @luish777 Год назад

    Awesome video guys and what a view that was

  • @karengrammond8338
    @karengrammond8338 Год назад

    Portugal is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @pearlbhon631
    @pearlbhon631 Год назад

    Lovely, thank you for sharing

  • @heidimacarthur7205
    @heidimacarthur7205 Год назад

    What a lovely place to live. Thanks for sharing.

  • @vickihoneycutt456
    @vickihoneycutt456 Год назад +1

    I would have made the same choice to live so peaceful ,and can't have too much wine. Again excellent choice and it's not because I'm Portuguese. Love the videos. Thank you for letting us into your love of the country.

  • @judyking241
    @judyking241 Год назад

    Amazing..........I'm awstruck!!!!!!so beautiful. Thank you for showing us.....

  • @stevengilleyOU812
    @stevengilleyOU812 Год назад +1

    That was a nice video. Of course we love to watch the progress you two make on you lovely home, but this was a treat!!

  • @Pete-nl8ok
    @Pete-nl8ok Год назад +2

    Thank you for the trip in Portugal, it was beautiful!

  • @andreamaddock7782
    @andreamaddock7782 Год назад +1

    Oh wow! What an amazingly beautiful video. You guys are wonderful. 😘

  • @carolbulmer8253
    @carolbulmer8253 Год назад +1

    Thank you, Kylie and Guy, for sharing the Central Portugal area… it’s so beautiful❤️

  • @nancykay6318
    @nancykay6318 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this tour of your new home. I live it!

  • @lesleyhill7562
    @lesleyhill7562 Год назад +2

    Absolutely lovely, just what I like good food and great scenery. Thank you xx

  • @kathleencollings7021
    @kathleencollings7021 Год назад

    Great vlog, loved seeing the beautiful area of Portugal you have made your home.

  • @maeveskelly4686
    @maeveskelly4686 Год назад +2

    The Albert Einstein of wines I think your winemaker must be!

  • @robine916
    @robine916 Год назад +2

    That food looked amazing! Such a lovely experience, thank you for taking us along.💕

  • @marz9lu104
    @marz9lu104 Год назад +1

    Thanks for showing your local Serta such a pretty township. The area in general is lovely

  • @stefanharris491
    @stefanharris491 Год назад

    Amazing video this week, so enjoyed seeing where you like spend time off, it’s a beautiful place and the food looks stunning!
    Well done as always!

  • @101life9
    @101life9 Год назад +2

    Love it! What a tour!! A beautiful day, beautiful town and weather!🎉. So refreshing...😊thank you for taking us along ❤

  • @y.lelivelt2619
    @y.lelivelt2619 Год назад

    Thank you for this lovely video. Especially the drone shots where fantastic.

  • @ritawentworth
    @ritawentworth Год назад

    Looks very peaceful!

  • @bellafiore3283
    @bellafiore3283 Год назад +3

    Wowed by this! What a perspective to see the stunning environment where you live. Brings new meaning to your choice of relocation. And you both looked so relaxed and natural in this setting. I think you picked the jewel of Portugal for sure. Once again fabulous travel and tour videos. 👏

  • @0ldred
    @0ldred Год назад

    Kylie scrubs up nicely for a meal out! Lucky man.

  • @evabloecher
    @evabloecher Год назад +1

    You live at a very, very amazing place and thank you so much for showing us so many beautiful places. Good idea to take a brake once in a while and visit good friends as well. All the best to you both.

  • @Winnie-hq5hs
    @Winnie-hq5hs Год назад +1

    Quiet, lovely food og sunny weather. It sounds like paradise❤

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 Год назад +3

    How lovely this was! Thank you. The 'local' looks so good too. And HURRRAH for slow food and drinks made with love and care. 🌻🥰