Matosinhos Holiday Rentals North of Porto

Much of the coastline of southern and south-western Portugal is quite "built up" but further north tranquility reigns.

Holiday rentals in Matosinhos look out over quiet stretches of sandy beach and yet the buzz of the city is only a half hour away.

Look at our main page on holiday rentals in Matosinhos to see what we discovered along this unspoilt shore.

Large Holiday Rentals in Marco de Canaveses

Of all the municipalities in Porto District, the three most easterly, Amarante, Baiao and Marco de Canaveses are the most rural. 

Marco de Canaveses offers not one but two river valleys with wonderful scenery. Taking advantage of a Marco de Canaveses holiday rental gives you easy access to countryside, city and coast – a perfect formula. 

Further details are on our main page on holiday rentals in Marco de Canaveses

Holiday Rentals in Maia

We have just been exploring the municipality of Maia in Porto District and have found that it is very industrialised and quite densely populated – not an obvious choice of location for a holiday rental in Porto. However, there just may be some jewels lurking in Maia, possibly in the more rural north. If you know of any such Maia holiday rentals then please, do let us know.

A Charming Holiday Rental in Baiao

How's this for a place to spend your hols? Fortunately, the municipality of Baiao in Porto District, can offer plenty of more luxurious accommodation. 

Read the full article Holiday Rentals in Baiao for details of what you can expect to find.

Lousada Holiday Rentals

Continuing our exploration of the Porto District, we came across the municpality of Lousada. Something of a "Mecca" for motor sports enthusiasts, this small but well populated locality in the Duoro valley is worth a second look.

Many of the villages contain some attractive buildings, parks and fountains and, being quite close to Porto, it is easily accessible from the city. The full article on Holiday Rentals in Lousada is now available on the main pages.