LIVING IN SERPA

Shadows

During our staying in Serpa, living as inhabitants, we have observed their ways of life.



Serpa

The first thing we noticed is that Serpa is far away from other places in the country and the transports aren’t enough: maybe young people need some private transport to move.



The average age is high and for that reason there are few leisure places for younger, such as discos, cinemas, gyms, pools, in the centre of municipality. Because of that younger move to other places to study or work and as consequences the region grows slowly.

Moreover, the place doesn’t provide facilities for disable people.

Lights


Apart from that we observed that it’s very difficult to find a wide range of shops where to buy clothes, books, movies, music and so on.



Inhabitants of Serpa (waiting...)



However we have found out many advantages and many reasons to visit and discover this beautiful place. In fact during the walk we can enjoy wonderful landscapes where the history is perfectly integrated in the urbanization. The historical monuments and buildings (aqueduct, castle) have been respected by the local population and this has permitted a good state of conservation. The cleaning and the security of the roads, the relax and the quietness in the street are evident.



At last but not least, we have been surprised to meet local people so friendly, kind and with a great sense of hospitality.



Hmmmm..



Cheese factory











Finally, we want to say thank you to the waiters of the “Lebrinha” bar for their delicious cakes and to the cheese factory to give us the opportunity to try that tasteful cheese.

We are happy to stay here because we have seen a style of life and habits so different from ours. Despite of the beauty of Serpa we think that living as younger is harder than in bigger places with more facilities.