From Porto Airport: Take the motorway A3 to Braga/Valença. After 80km leave the motorway in the exit signposted Ponte da Barca/Ponte de Lima/Arcos de Valdevez. After paying the toll, turn left in direction to Ponte da Barca. Upon arrival at Ponte da Barca, turn left onto the road signposted Arcos de Valdevez, crossing the bridge. At Arcos de Valdevez, follow the main road through the town, and take the road signposted to Monção. After 8km turn right towards Vilela. Continue and then turn right across a Roman bridge by the chapel, following the signs for Vilela. Turn left at the next T-junction, and continue for 3.5km to Cabreiro. Turn right here on the road signposted to Avelar. After approx 3km this road turns to an unmade track. Follow this for a further 4km, ignoring the left hand fork to the village of Avelar. The house is located 1km further on, on the left hand side. Take the driveway up to the house.