Holiday Rentals in Castro Daire
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Holiday Rentals in Castro Daire - A Guide to Castro Daire
Castro Daire is a mountainous municipality in Viseu district. A holiday rental in Castro Daire would make a delightful get-away for those who hanker after a quiet but interesting holiday.
The area, like most of Viseu district is scattered with neolithic “dolmens” and there is evidence of Roman occupation as well, as this was the location of an important bridge across the river Paiva.
In the town and the surrounding villages are several interesting buildings including churches and manor house, all within easy reach of a holiday rental in Castro Daire.
The town of Castro Daire itself sits atop a hill in the Montemuro mountains with stunning views across the surrounding countryside and would make an ideal location for a Castro Daire holiday rental. The picturesque river Paiva winds its way down the valley with several small waterfalls sparkling in the sunshine.
If you are going to Castro Daire for your holidays, make sure you read our guide to getting the best deals on car rental in Castro Daire.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Castro Daire
Any Castro Daire holiday rental that you might find (and they are not numerous) will most likely be a traditional house, carefully renovated to the standards expected by today’s visitors.
Farmhouses to rent in Castro Daire vary considerably in size, some being really just cottages. Anything from 2 to 5 bedrooms can be found. You may have a garden but a pool is unlikely at a Castro Daire holiday rental as this is definitely an outdoor pursuits area rather than “lie around the pool and sunbathe” country. Walking, hiking and riding are popular together with canoeing or fishing on the river Paiva.
A good idea of the types of holiday rentals in the area can be gained by looking at our page “Holiday Rentals in Viseu”
In bygone times, the river Paiva was an important transportation route crossing the municipality from east to west. Nowadays it is the north-south A24 motorway which opens up the region and is the main access to any Castro Daire holiday rental. In this mountainous area the main roads are lifelines and, in summer at least, a scenic drive along the minor roads reveals panorama after panorama as you explore from your Castro Daire holiday rental.
A car is going to be essential so make sure you get the best quote for your Castro Daire car rental.