Abandoned Portuguese Mansion Hiding A Mysterious Secret Room!

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Welcome to the stunning countryside of Portugal, where the sprawling vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. But amid the natural beauty lies an enigma, a forgotten relic of a once-prosperous family - The Mota family.
In the late 1800s, the Mota family constructed their grand estate, cultivating the finest wines in the region and building a legacy that spanned generations. But at the turn of the millennium, the family vanished without a trace, leaving their ancestral home abandoned.
Now, the Mota mansion is a tantalizing mystery waiting to be solved. What led to the family's sudden disappearance? What secrets lay buried within the walls of this magnificent estate?
Join us on a spine-tingling adventure as we delve deep into the heart of the Mota family's abandoned mansion. As we explore, we stumble upon a hidden room that holds clues about the family's past and uncover some shocking revelations.
But hold on tight because, during our exploration, we did something truly insane! You won't want to miss this thrilling journey as we uncover the Mystery of the Mota Mansion. So hit that play button and get ready for an adventure you'll never forget!
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[@jeanetteelliott9527]

😊 You two so funny drinking the port. I would've too. Why not? Who's going to know.

[@penelopemarshall6320]

😂 only all of us!

[@jewels54476]

I have been watching you for a couple years and I have to say your amazing. I love how you explain everything for us clueless Americans that never had gotten to travel to see anything like you show. I want to thank you for that. I think they left all those clothes because they only took what they could take if they did “flee” and what did they care about leaving any of that behind? When you are rich all those material items can be replaced.

[@wendylou8963]

Loved the tiled kitchen! I can just see how people lived. Wonder if they will ever see the video you guys made. They would appreciate the respect and appreciation shown.

[@DMBRishere]

They probably appreciate it more if these strong younger generation would keep/clean up the beautiful houses that they show/tour😊

[@IShot.TheLaw1]

Did he really just lay that bottle back down like he wasn’t going to drink the rest of it? 😂🤣😂.. pick that dang thing up and bring it with you. For the sake of the family.!!! 😆

[@meripederson8379]

How do you find all these fascinating places? Ever wonder how they got that lawnmower up that narrow staircase?

[@gacj2010]

Danny and Lesley are the Team .... never separate this great work team

[@jessie9653]

I agree

[@ally.c.x]

It would be so cool if one of the family members stumbled across this and told you why they left lol

[@victoria859]

Yessss. ❤

[@gillwyatt8103]

Danny you need to be congratulated on your camera work - you have incredible control and other explorers could learn from you! Gill 🇬🇧

[@mariannewhitefield7492]

I agree,makes it most enjoyable to watch! I actually get motion sick 🤮 watching some others videos from the way they film!

[@debbierennicks7363]

I agree 100% The filming allows you to get a very clear view as if you are there with them. Thank you Danny for your great work! Lesley (sorry if the spelling is wrong) is also a fantastic story teller and narrator with how he shows us through his eyes what he is experiencing and seeing. Love these guys!

[@melaniepeck582]

I wonder if they were involved in something illegal, that is why they left!

[@01splitpea]

Premium work! I love every one of your explorations, and this one was no exception. Job well done, and thank you both!

[@nancytaylor3163]

I don’t blame you, I would have wanted to try it to. And if it’s good of course 2-3 drinks are required. 😂

[@Jojo-gh5vpJosephineDulapAizon]

5:37 YES Bros of Decay hello my friend and I will be back friend thankyou somuch good Bless

[@tracymichalski5050]

I think someone in the family was in trouble with the law and they were literally running for their lives. Purely speculation but why else Wouldn’t you come back or sell the house? Or avoiding a family secret being exposed?

[@AC.556]

Exploração maravilhosa!! O meu pais foi colonizado por portugueses. A capital onde moro é nomeada "Cidade dos azulejos" temos inúmeros casarões com fachadas de azulejos portugueses. De séculos atrás. Me senti em casa com a exploração tudo muito peculiar (risos) Thank you very much! God blessing ❤🇧🇷💋

[@hervepoulard662]

It breaks my heart to see these beautiful abandoned residences. The reason is sometimes simple, you should know that in Portugal, when the parents are deceased, the children do not pay inheritance rights, so they do not have the need to sell or maintain the property to pay notary fees, resulting in thousands of abandoned houses in Portugal!

[@prof.isabelmaria5475]

Is that so? That's sad. It breaks my heart too. I always dream about how life used to be when original owners lived at those places.

[@TheTrutherSceptic]

Really! How odd and wasteful, considering the recent hardships for Portuguese in paying rent or buying homes. I read that's one reason why they pushed government to change golden visa system - foreigners were driving up prices of rent & purchase. Many citizens are on weak minimum wage, read a story of a nurse working double shifts and about to be evicted from her apartment due to increased rent. And Indian labour flocking in masses plus wealthy indians (who get rich from corruption & theft) make it worse for locals,

[@melodyc6363]

Hi Lesley and Danny, a likely reason for a family in business to suddenly flee the country and not sell their house could be bankruptcy.

[@vonderloo3184]

Yay! Leslie drank the wine! 🍾 okay, porte.

[@A222Z]

When i had visited Portugal, the family i visited had a corner fireplace in the guest bedrm. It is the only country where i have actually seen this. .. yes, marble is very inexpensive in Portugal, or at least when i visited. A relative had some furniture pieces topped w/marble, then shipped back to the states.

[@ironroseadorables3882]

Might be useful to grab a walking stick. When I wander the woods I use one both for stability and "catching" webs so my face doesn't have to. Best of luck exploring!

[@christerstabis3187]

Yes, I sometimes pick up a stick when I walk in the woods, to catch spider webs (at times they are more frequent). I use to call it "spider stick". 😊

[@tinazipperer5708]

I totally agree about the stick! Great for knocking down webs. 😊

[@tinazipperer5708]

Y’all should have drank at least 3 sips a piece!❤😅

[@tinazipperer5708]

Are y’all going to check the third part?

[@nitatucker7628]

Thank you Lesley and Danny! Such a beautiful video and great place..I appreciate you taking me places I'll never get to see.. just amazing! Love from Texas❤🤠

[@michaelmerta8956]

I'm wondering how the Port tasted,an wonderful place, love the tiles the looking handmade. My favorite is the hidden wine cellar. I was young and went in Germany on the Mosel river Close to a wine cellar to sample wine. The deeper I went the better an aged the wine was. As I went outside I feeling the alcohol taking full effect 😞.

[@barbaragravely920]

Howdy Gentleman What a grand tour of this time capsule :) Danny you are great with camera thank you . Leslie you are so great on respecting peoples home and items:). Love you to Leslie have a great week ahead and looking for the next explore you shall do?:)THANK YOU LESLIE AND DANNY.

[@azzamarwan5476]

Thank you Lesley for sharing us with you this video and love all your videos

[@M-daughterofourbeloved11]

thank you for another amazing video. Lesley, you and Danny are so fabulous together documenting things of the past

[@theresayockim3750]

Thank you for remembering Danny's name. I was struggling so in my comment so I didn't even mention Leslie because I didn't want to slight either of them. They were both complimentary to each other and teamed up well.

[@sandimoo]

I love how they are both so polite …….

[@patriciamariemitchel]

A hidden wine cellar? Maybe a secret stash they didn't want to declare?

[@christerstabis3187]

Well, you could clearly see it from the yard, with a window you can easyliy look through, so I don't think it was supposed to be secret.

[@patriciamariemitchel]

​​​@@christerstabis3187, I thought the window was in like a hallway. Oh, a courtyard entryway? But it's a strange window, not meant to be looked through, but to appear to be something more like a drainage vent? If someone looked in there they might not know what they were looking at. 32:25

[@christerstabis3187]

@@patriciamariemitchel Yes, the window may be for venting. I don't know. But it is the wine cellar, as he says in the video, right after your time mark. As long as someone got light there would be easy to see that it is a wine cellar. So I still don't think it is secret, unless there was another wall outside of the window in an earlier age (which I can not see right now there has been).

[@nickimcpheehals572]

Oh Leslie! You gave me a heart attack when you found those secret stairs and you two marched right down there! AND THEN take a couple drinks from a bottle that's been sitting down there for 40 plus years! Good Grief* You and Danny sure push the envelope, that's for certain! Love your adventures but sometimes I wonder about your mental state! lol! (just kidding!) Your videos are great.

[@WiseOne6969]

I loved this adventure. I hope you finished that fine bottle of port later. Thank you both for documenting these once grand homes.

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Thank you bros of Decay for showing me that beautiful place that once was back then

[@Cueman222]

Lesley, I too would have taken a sip of the Port. Even taken the rest home! I know you don't steal things but why leave it to waste. Awesome one guys! Shout out to Danny for his great camera work.❤👍

[@hrhdianednum7203]

I’m sure they would not have bothered them if you told that bottle of homemade Porto. I’ve heard it called Port and it was a female drink for after dinner but there wasn’t many acceptable drinks for women at least in England in the 1700’s! Good Job boys! I would love to know what reason they had to sneak out of the country.

[@sharrontaylor4744]

Definitely not for a person of girth(wide)to climb that staircase to attic !!🤔😄 TFS !!!!

[@Jaquerida7]

Obrigada, rapazes, por esta maravilhosa exploração. É triste ver tantas memórias abandonadas... Lesley fez uma pequena travessura ao beber o vinho, porém será algo que ficará ternamente guardado na memória. Parabéns pelo belíssimo trabalho. ❤

[@moonoggin]

Did you know you can have the wine analyzed for chemical make up and reproduce the exact recipe? My friends did this with Roses bourbon. The barrels, if filled, can be worth up to 10,000. Dollars each. They contain years of work to get perfection. I really enjoyed this video. Also the jugs laying around are highly collectible and sell for big bucks.

[@shannahlambertjalamah1415]

Amei esta exploração em Portugal!😍 Thanks a lot for everything and regards from Brasil!😘

[@citizensallianceaustralia2025]

I always say that you guys go that extra mile for your viewers, dressing up in period clothes, doing great research and now sipping what I can only assume was smooth port. One of the best explorations yet!

[@thewhitewitch7691]

🌍🌎🌏💥⭐️🪐☀️🌨️☔️☀️🌽🍦🥗🍔🍻☕️🫖thank you, Gays. Bros of Decay..🇱🇺🇱🇺🇱🇺💋👁️👁️🙏

[@nicoletanis3703]

Lesley, thank you for helping us watch the Cryptic Abandoned Portuguese Mansion virtually and hello to Danny! 👋

[@dmcentYT]

That Porto cellar was awesome!! Great video once again guys! One of my favorite channels!

[@COMPOUNDCOLLECTIVE]

You finally took a swig...good man!!

[@aprilmillard-nd4xt]

You can just picture what their life was like

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I’m not familiar with “ port”. But now I’m gona have to give that a try. Hope you all stay safe !

[@rheamusic314]

there was absolutely nothing wrong with drinking the wine. I would have drank the whole bottle!!!

[@rheamusic314]

Leslie, you need to take me with you to describe the artifacts you find; furniture, tools, household items and the difference between brass and gold leaf and the types of China left behind!!! It is absolutely incredible these things have been left. It is absolutely mind blowing!!!

[@RhondaRose5]

Such a beautiful Very large place! Sadly its decaying. I enjoy the exploration of these abandoned places and the items still inside. I love watching you both, you are both so cute and fun. You guys are a great team! So funny Leslie when you tasted the 🍷 and Danny's reaction to you as you were getting ready to sip it, then Danny's reaction when you told him to taste it. Its nice that Danny knows so much about Portugal too😊 Thanks guys for always having great explorations, I really enjoy them, always ready for another Take care, stay safe, see you in the next one 🎉

[@christerstabis3187]

Well, Danny is from Portugal so sure he knows much about that country. 😊

[@A222Z]

Maybe they had 2 homes, one in ea country, & they couldn't sell this one, but chose to be in Germany for whatever reason.

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

Someone came in at some point and put some adjustable floor jacks to hold up the ceiling. I would have tried it too as long as I know it didn’t turn to vinegar.😂😊

[@MrPeteVann]

you guys are so funny, fascinating place and zila was a wonderful artist.

[@saiprom]

I am guessing this family left Portugal 🇵🇹in a hurry because of tax back payments to the government and they don’t want the government to come after and take everything they had, it’s a very nice home and I really like the basement with the wine cellar area, 🍷, your guys are amazing to test the wine, I wish I could have a taste too lol , it must be a good bottle of wine because of the age of the wine, love the designs of the house also , thank you for sharing

[@SugarplumFairy01]

Great Video Lesley & Danny! Love & Prayers for you both!

[@kimberleegullbailey2547]

I was happy to see you honor and drink the homemade Port!! 🍷. I Love Your Videos. With Love from America 🙏🇺🇲💞. P.S. I love and enjoy the European way. Of course my Ancestors are European. I'm Welsh and Dutch. A small amount of Native American.

[@donnabeasley2796]

Lesley and Danny thank you all wonderful mansion. I enjoy your videos

[@mariaadelaidaruedasanmigue3830]

+ My God! What happened to that family that seems to have run away from something or someone? Did they flee due to political persecution, due to debts, due to family enemies? I can't stop imagining, what the house would be like at its best moments. + Mi Dios! Qué pasó con esa familia que parece hubieran salido huyendo de algo o alguien? Huyeron por persecución política, por deudas, por enemigos familiares? No puedo dejar de imaginar, como sería la casa en sus mejores momentos.

[@PamelaBingham-ce6xd]

Another fabulous video! You two are my favorite! One question: why doesn’t the family allow someone to take the books to a library and sell the furniture and paintings and give the money to an orphanage or a charity????

[@ksnutrition3627]

This was a fabulous house. Thank you both for showing it to us. You have to sip the port. There is just no getting around it. LOL!!

[@MariaRibeiro38]

Helo I like very much your Work. I`m portuguese and was like who I saw of your work in Portugal. The picture in the office in the house of Mr. JOSE SILVA with four men, these men were responsible for the revolution in Portugal on the 25th of April. Have a good luck to your job

[@isabellopo400]

Tanks for vídeo. A Kiss for your "job". I am a portuguese woman. I see you all; you are a lovely man : Talking about the past,family and yours things with love and care.Your brother the same. A kiss for 2. To bee continue........

[@jenniffer9034]

Wow some sure had an artistic gene! They had a true gift of drawing ❤

[@KatieJoMikell]

Is there a reason why they would just flee because they couldn’t afford this house anymore but why couldn’t they afford it it should’ve been paid off by then and there was no electricity I don’t know it makes me think they left because they couldn’t afford it.

[@WilldoAldone]

Maybe tried to sell, but after awhile abandoned it.

[@buffytargaryan7171]

Maybe this family were 'bootleggers" and fled because they were about to get caught;)

[@k-9lover5349]

Just awesome.. Id rather live back in time, then now. Ty for letting me dream.. 💫

[@jessie9653]

I know me too😊

[@DelmarinaOlivera-jp9ze]

Hay que meter el pico que no sabes si es veneno ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@jyothiganesh2622]

Hello Leslie n Danny....lovely to see you exploring together. Beautiful video Leslie. Thank you both. Take care. Wine tasting was nice to watch.

[@bethetruth6428]

your hair cut is becoming; and make s you: your cheeky self= as in our child (like pure and curiosity and you cannot bs that !!!) . -.persona in adulthood - Which is healthy and I love.

[@kieribama]

Leslie or Danny, has anyone ever commented that you explored their property? That would be so interesting. "Hey, that's my home!" 😮😊

[@deloreslopez1212]

There is nothing wrong with you all drinking a bottle of wine that has been left behind because one day it will all be destroyed anyways ,it's better that someone enjoys it because noone can take it with them when they go,and if they wanted this stuff they would have taken it so someone may as well enjoy it

[@brunobento5906]

Next time if I’m in Portugal, I need to join you guys. I love this type of things looking for abandoned places.

[@EscandaRafael]

I love Lesley and Danny tandem. Thank you for the another wonderful video again! Mabuhay from the Philippines! Love love guys!

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Sad to see stuff just laying there rotting away when it could be taken and used. Dead dont mind...

[@JesusPrayerTeam450]

My kids father his whole life thought he was Cuban turns put he was 30% Portuguese and 1% Cuban.

[@anthonycoach4551]

That must be good stuff man I love wine whenever I'm in the mood for it I don't think Ur crazy why let it go to waste take it with you I'd have tried it to can't hurt nothing just dust in it haa..open her up and down the hatch... I'd probably go crazy not tasting that it's probably like silk very good probably I'd be loading up a couple bags take some that home for latter of that barrel is full I'd call a friend with a truck an haul one them home..

[@biancarorye8170]

Geweldig! Jullie videos zijn echt van geweldige kwaliteit net dat stukje extra. Love it!

[@Hazendal777]

HALL0 LESLEY EN DANNY. IK HEB HET VERM0EDEN DAT DIT EEN DUITSE FAM. IS DIE NA DE 00RL0G ZIJN GEEMIGREERD NAAR P0RTUGAL. IK H00P DAT JE DIT EN DE VERDWIJNING GAAT UITZ0EKEN. SUCCES...EN MET DE SITE. 65 JARIGE FAN VANAF BEGIN ( BIJNA ) .

[@spacecowgurl57]

I have been subscribed to some time. I don't always comment but this was incredible research. Stay safe and blessings, always. ❤💐

[@anthonycoach4551]

Bro take some that home with you don't let it go waste..grab that one you opened take it and few others with you..it's ok to be tippys on wine..wine is good for the blood in you cheers 🥂.

[@mikehamilton6259]

Bro Leslie, just so you know for future reference, the best way to uncork a wine bottle, especially Champagne, is to firmly grasp the cork, then twist the bottle and not the cork. This is especially important for Champagne because it will prevent the cork from causing damage to the ceiling, amongst other things like lights, chandeliers, etc.

[@lonwaslien104]

Another video well done.guys! I was hoping you two would finish that bottle of wine! Once opened it will go to waste!

[@JupiterJane1984]

I love every single house you do on Portugal Leslie, it is stunning over there! Thank you so much grom an older US person who never managed to get abroad, your videos make it the next best thing!❤️👍❤️❤️

[@melje6740]

Drink the wine Hun! Jesus love's you. 😂

[@salmailyas7760]

They problem took all the money they had flee to Germany started a new life. Prob even changed id

[@01splitpea]

Loved the secret stairs!

[@Motorsportqueen]

Wonderful video Lindsay and Danny. Very brave tasting the wine down below. Look forward to the next venture.

[@brendacates7897]

I can't believe you didn't take that bottle of wine I know its amazing by the look on your face when you drank it!

[@screwthecabal6453]

They probably caught wind of a tax law changing and if they didn't get out soon they would lose all their stuff.

[@susieg4624]

Well by cutting and running they lost everything anyway, so my inclination is to suspect they were escaping from threats or something illegal.

[@greystone2594]

Nice tour. Glad you didn't die from that wine ! Risky...

[@하연김-b9w]

정말 멋진 경험을 보여주네요. 와인은 오래될수록 가격도 비싸고 맛도 좋다던데요

[@zuleikagomes5918]

Top 👍🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@TheBritalianJob]

Port with a slice of orange is bliss ❤

[@tigerlillybell75]

If they were producing mainly port wine, then they were probably producing it for the Catholic Church and other churches, since port wine is the favorite in the Catholic church for use in Communion. The reason port is favorite for Communion is because it has an "iron" taste to it, especially if real brewers yeast is use, and this gives it a flavor closest to the taste of blood. Wine in Communion represents the blood of Christ.

[@eunicestephens7201]

Also, how can we find out if any of these places are for sale? Thanks

[@Laskagleex]

You should have taken the wine with you! Sift it and let it breathe for few hours for full body flavor.

[@danacomstock7598]

SO GLAD you tasted it!!

[@tonyaautrey1882]

I would DEFINITELY taste the wine🍾🥂😁

[@mariaaparecidamoreto45]

TAMBÉM GOSTEI. ABRAÇOS AOS PORTUGUESES, EU OS ADORO. E VC TBM.

[@teresawilliams662]

I think you're crazy for leaving the bottle and not taking it. Lol

[@kristinhumbles]

You had me rolling when you were drinking that wine you found in the cellar! OMG too funny XD

[@ShieAyla]

This life is too dam short to NOT drink the Port y'all. C'mon.

[@stevedennis8735]

Lesley and Danny!!! You both are such beautiful young men and THANK YOU for all the explorations you provide for us. You two are just sooooo magnificent!! Be safe 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@ezriero]

I can't wait to watch it....😍Love u Lesley......🇲🇨

[@tommyd9857]

Drinking that wine was well worth watching 😅👍

[@marilynwargo6288]

This was fun and a really unusual home. Thank you both!