Ana serves a delicious, complete breakfast in the dining room, without time restrictions. After all, guests are here to relax and get stress-free.

- A selection of home made jams
- Local honey
- Home made cake or pie
- Natural juice made with
- Barca d’Alva oranges
- Milk, coffee, hot chocolate
- A selection of teas and infusions
- Cereals
- Fresh fruit
- Regional cheese & sliced cheese
- Curd cheese
- Smoked ham
- Ham
- Eggs on request

There is a menu for each day, and you can select yours in advance:

- Starters (eg alheira, wild asparagus with scrambled eggs, crushed olives, vegetable patties, figs with ham, sheep cheese, etc.)
- Soup (ex.: Vegetable smooth soup, Green broth, Carrot cream, Turnip sprout soup, etc.)
- Main course (ex.: Country chicken rice; Oven loin with aromatic herbs and toasted potatoes; Cod chopped à Gomes Sá; Cod au gratin; Duck rice in the oven; Cod fritters with cabbage rice; etc)
- Dessert (ex.: Almond tart; Soft chocolate tart; Farófias; Curd pudding; Red fruit ice cream; Rice pudding, etc.)
- Coffee/tea
- Water (not including other beverages)

1. In spite of Casa da Cisterna has just a small exterior area, you won’t need more than that because the real terrace is the Historical Village, with everything it has to offer. Day or night, a stroll throughout the old houses is always a great experience.

2. Enjoy Cisterna’s swimming pool. With its privileged location overlooking a magnificent panorama, it gives unique conditions to get a great sun tan.

3. Ana and António are protecting the Miranda donkey from extinction, so they breed them. The “burricadas” offer plenty of joy for all family.

4. In her 4x4 vehicle, Ana can drive you to the many points of interest surrounding Castelo Rodrigo.

5. In your tours, always count on the famous picnic baskets of Cisterna. Request in advance and Ana will provide you with a wonderful meal to take away.

6. Don’t miss a visit to the Côa’s River rock art engravings. Ana will guide you in an incredible night walking experience.

1. The Natural Park offers 85,000 ha of protected area and stunning landscape, shaped by the course of the Douro River.

2. Visit Almofala and the Arribas do Águeda cliffs, take a boat trip on the Douro starting from Barca d’Alva, explore Ribeira do Mosteiro, and marvel at the imposing views from Penedo Durão.

3. Almeida, another Historical Village, features a 12-pointed star-shaped defensive wall, extraordinary and geometrically perfect.

4. Café Cantinho offers a fantastic selection of craft beers, teas, and regional products. The village’s tea room and local shops are also well worth a visit.

Where to eat:
5. Located within the Côa Museum building, a space where architecture and gastronomy blend in perfect harmony.

6. In Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a traditional restaurant restored from an old olive oil mill.