Holiday Rentals in Amarante
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Holiday Rentals in Amarante - A Guide to Amarante
What a wonderful name! Wouldn’t you just love a holiday rental in Amarante, it rolls off the tongue in a truly delicious way.
This large municipality of 40 parishes lies to the east of Porto in the valley of the Tamega River, a tributary of the Duoro.
It is a land of hills and vineyards, where the characteristic “Vinho Verde” is produced. The most famous structure in the town of Amarante is its impressive arched bridge, scene of a prolonged siege in 1809.
It is advisable to have a car in this area and a drive from your Amarante holiday rental, through the Serra da Marao mountains to Vila Real is a spectacle not to be missed.
In the river valleys lie productive vineyards whilst on the mountain sides, tiny villages cling precariously and inaccessibly. Take an Amarante holiday rental during the first weekend in June and you will be able to witness the Festa da Sao Goncalo, one of the major Portuguese festivals and one well worth seeing.
If you are going to Amarante for your holidays, make sure you read our guide to getting the best deals on car rental in Amarante.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Amarante
Holiday rentals in Amarante are mostly of the farmhouse type.
They may be genuine farmhouses to rent in Amarante, or they may be villas to rent in Amarante built in the traditional farmhouse style.
In either case, your Amarante holiday rental is very likely to have its own pool and garden.
An added bonus enjoyed by many is stunning views of the local scenery. Sizes vary from 3 bedrooms, sleeping 6 to 8; to five or more bedrooms for large parties of 10 or so. Small cosy Amarante holiday rentals such as cottages to rent in Amarante seem to be hard to find.
Amarante Useful Information
The A4 motorway runs through the municipality linking Vila Real with the coast north of Porto. This makes a day trip to the coast from your holiday rental in Amarante, perfectly possible.
There is a wealth of historic towns nearby just waiting to be explored and the large city of Porto is quite reachable, again via the A4. This area is tranquil and rural without being totally isolated from civilisation and culture.
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