The aptly named, privately owned, Vivenda Aurora is our host residence
It can be likened to an Eyrie sitting high on the hill overlooking the surrounding wilderness awaiting the first rays of the new day dawning
It is an eco therapy haven
It has a limited number of en-suite rooms, rest and recreation areas
It meets MyVida’s requirements for appropriate accommodation for groups from four up to six people
It is ideal for the MyVida fitness and wellness retreat
The Eyrie, MyVida’s base at Vivenda Aurora, sits high on the hill overlooking a panoramic landscape that has endured the test of time
Though our base is just 30 minutes from Faro airport and ten minutes from the nearest village, it may as well be a world away
Portugal is a mix of old and new vying for attention as you see Mercedes and Porsches overtake horse or mule drawn carts and buggy’s on narrow, sometimes badly paved, roads
The drive to the Eyrie is fascinating
The main roads lead to smaller roads that lead to cobblestone (calcada) lanes that meander through old Portuguese hamlets a couple of which have a distinct characteristic flavour
Along the way we pass breathtaking views of fields, olive groves, forests and bushland
The Eyrie sits at the end of the road, on top of the hill, it is truly an eagle’s eye view
We can even look over to the legendary oceans that are so much a part of Portugal’s glorious seafaring history