I managed to get contact with the agent in San Bras, I asked a question, asked another and that was the end of it. There was some confusion about the land size, I asked what area it actually was, nothing. I can only assume the person didn't know or knew that it was less than part of the advert was saying.

We have called a few private sales but my Portuguese is not good enough if they don't speak English, the latter is usually the case. The agent we are in contact with would phone for us but he's on holiday until next week and we haven't seen any for sale recently, but it is worth pursuing. We did call one house before Christmas, the agent had heard they were asking for a price that we could afford, it was almost perfect, the agent called them and they now want 400 k + because they think they can get 10 house there or something!

Hi everyone

I am 44yrs old, and moving to castelo branco for flight school.
I come from a big city and i am concerned that i won't find a way to fit in because i don't speak Portuguese.
I am looking for:
- expat community in the castelo branco city(not outside as I don't have a car)
- dance school (in english)
-yoga and meditation (in english)

I added myself in some communities on facebook but still difficult to meet anyone in the city.

Any help would be appreciated

Avelar, Ansiao and Penela are part of our general area. We actually live at Serra do Mouro, just outside Chao de Couce.
During the summer months it gets hot, but nine times out of ten with a nice breeze.
In the winter there is quite a drop in temperature, therefore central heating is a must.
There is some sort of bus service, but I've never worked it out. So would say a car is also a must.
One of the reasons we chose to live here was, you get a decent property, for reasonable money.
Unlike the UK which is our next stop, but age is beginning to catch up with us

I imagine you will meet a nunber of expats at flight school - & will you have the time / energy for dance / yoga?