Joao P.

My name is João and I am the owner of Villa Maragoça Retreat.
I built this "quinta" with care and attention to detail — it was a personal project to restore a traditional Portuguese rural property and create
a place where guests can truly feel at home.
By profession, I am a university professor and consultant specialising in operations management.
This means I am organised, attentive, and genuinely committed to making your stay run smoothly from day one.

I live nearby and am always available to help — whether you need a restaurant recommendation, a lift to the airport, or simply a good conversation over a glass of Douro wine.

I speak English and Portuguese fluently, and I know this region well. I will be happy to share my favourite hidden spots, local markets, wine estates,
and walking routes with you.

Villa Maragoça is not a business to me — it is a place I am proud of, and I want every guest to leave feeling the same way about Portugal that
I do: that there is nowhere quite like it.

I look forward to welcoming you.