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2 bedrooms each with ensuite bath, 215 sq m, faces historic Quadrado, outdoor seating/dining available, indoor/outdoor kitchen, mezzanine, Quadrado-view from most rooms
Named after the Indian-inspired additions contributed by its recent hippie owners, Gulab Mahal is a fusion of Portuguese and Southeast Asian, with a generous dash of native Bahian thrown in for good measure. This two-bedroom, traditional fisherman’s house boasts carved hardwood trims on windows and doors, decorative stained-glass, and even a raised mezzanine “meditation” area, plus tiered gardens, indoor/outdoor kitchen and stunning views of Trancoso’s historic Quadrado. Rustic table and chairs sit shaded in front of the casa in the heart of the Quadrado. In short: it’s a history lesson of immigration to Trancoso, from the Portuguese Jesuits in the 1500’s to the international hippies of the 20th century.
