Situated in the shale village of Janeiro de Cima, this guest house offers a garden and air-conditioned accommodation decorated in earthy colours Albufeira de Santa Luzia is only 12 km away All rooms and suites at Casa Cova do Barro are simply furnished and have a TV and mosquito net They also have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer Guests can start the day at Casa Cova do Barro with a local breakfast Guests have access to vegetables and fruits from Casa Cova do Barro vegetable garden Guests can rent bikes, dive into the waters of Zezere or play a game of billiards It is also possible to visit the Schist Villages and the House of Tecedeiras which shows the art of flax and weaving Serra da Estrela and Serra Gardunha are just over a 1-hour drive away from the casa