{"id":2289,"date":"2017-07-19T08:15:10","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T08:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villapedra.com\/sobre-nos\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T15:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:35:16","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.villapedra.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1485860712352{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column] <h1 style=\"color:#333333;padding:px;text-align:;font-size:40px;line-height:50px;letter-spacing: 2px;font-weight:normal\" class=\"   nd_options_first_font \">About us<\/h1> <div style=\"background-color:;height: 30px\" class=\"nicdark_section  \"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"301\">Villa Pedra is a tourism concept set within an entire village, carefully rebuilt with soul and dedication and continues to grow organically, always respecting the balance between nature, comfort, and authenticity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"527\">Located in the heart of Portugal, in the municipality of Soure, between Lisbon, Porto, and just 35 minutes from Coimbra, it is the ideal starting point for those seeking rest, privacy, and a connection to what truly matters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"764\">The 11 Villas offer not only private gardens but also shared spaces that invite both social moments and quiet reflection, such as our communal garden and saltwater pool. 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