PAZ Nova Lua

TRAVEL to PAZ NOVA LUA

As we are in a remote location, we can help you organize your travel plans so that we can all save time, money and the environment.

Lisbon and Porto airports are equally distant from here and the journey between the airports is by train or bus from Lisbon and by bus only from Porto.

The nearest stations are Castelo Branco and Fundao, about 30 minutes by car, each.

There are also very economical direct lines by bus that arrive to Orca from Fundao and Castelo Branco.

We usually pick up participants at Castelo Branco station or at the Fundao bus
station the day before the workshop starts at the end of the day. 

If you plan to travel by car we are happy to share that the A23 highway is now free of charge. 

THINGS TO BRING
 
- Sleeping bag or sheets and pillowcases (if you come with a personal tent)
Bedding and pillows are provided for the room, dormitory and prepared tents.
- Sweater or jacket for cold evenings and warm work clothes for spring and fall
workshops
- Swimsuit (because we have a small lake for swimming)
- Bath towel and towel (we also have some for rent if you prefer)
- Torch
- Mosquito repellent (in hot weather)
- Shoes that can be used for dancing or walking outside. 

- Water bottle (we can provide you with a glass bottle here)
- 100% natural and biodegradable toiletries (shampoo, cream, soap, toothpaste, etc.) because all the water used on site goes directly into the soil and the plants that surround us.

KITCHEN & MEALS

There is a fully equipped kitchen in the venue and a local store within a walking distance.

There are also a few cafes and a restaurant in town.

WATER

The tap water here is NOT drinkable, but it can be used safely for cooking.
We will collect drinking water from a source in the field to fill a metal tank in the kitchen.

Because we are in the countryside, the water is only drawn from wells and water
reservoirs on the land and its quantity is NOT unlimited, it is essential that we pay close attention to our water consumption, using only what is necessary and taking care to turn the taps while soaping in the shower or washing dishes.

RECYCLING

Recycling is really important here and we are always trying to find ways to reduce our environmental impact by reducing our use of plastics and non-recyclable products and by reusing glass and other materials.

Please do not leave bottles, creams and garbage on site or when you leave. Please dispose of them in appropriate containers.

SMOKE

This area is very dry and windy and therefore the risk of fire is very high.
For safety reasons, smoke only in the designated area next to the kitchen and dispose of your cigarette butts carefully and carefully, making sure they are completely extinguished in the ashtrays provided.

Smoking is prohibited in the rooms and common areas or near the studio.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW:

Trees and plants: Avoid climbing trees, picking fruit or plants (use is limited to the resident family) or walking on planted surfaces or crossing terraces off the paths and passageways provided for this purpose.

Drugs: For legal reasons, the use of drugs on site is strictly prohibited.

We hope you will treat this place with care and respect and help us to take care of it and the spaces you use.