Holiday Rentals in Centro
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Holiday Rentals in Centro - A Guide to Centro
This region in central Portugal is so large that you are bound to be able to find a Centro holiday rental to suit you. From the silver sands of the Costa del Prata in the west, to the Spanish border in the east, this is a region of contrasts.
The coastal strip is the most populated area and a wealth of holiday rentals in Centro are found in the districts of Aveiro, Coimbra and Leiria. Further east the terrain becomes more rugged, forests, rivers and lakes abound and dominating everything is Portugal’s highest mountain Serra del Estrela.
Centro holiday rentals in these eastern districts will appeal to lovers of the outdoor life and there is even ski-ing available in the winter months – probably not what you would expect in Portugal. In between the two extremes is some lovely rolling countryside and here you can find some wonderful farmhouses to rent in Centro.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Centro
Probably the greatest number of Centro holiday rentals are found along the coast. This coastline is not as highly developed as, for instance, the Algarve so the beaches are not as crowded. There are a good many apartments to rent in Centro in low-rise developments, well designed and having all the amenities you would expect from a modern resort.
The most popular size of apartments to rent in Centro seems to be a two bedroom unit with a convertible settee in the living room, accommodating four people comfortably and six people maximum. There are also seaside houses to rent in Centro offering more privacy and space. Golfers are well catered for.
In the countryside, farmhouses to rent in Centro are very sought-after. These Centro holiday rentals are restored buildings having loads of character and every modern comfort. Sometimes there will be smaller cottages to rent in Centro on the same site. These are converted farm buildings and may share some amenities, such as a pool, with the larger house.
Take a Centro holiday rental up in the mountains and you will be assured of some stunning views. The mountains are covered in pine and chestnut forests, cut by deep river valleys and dotted with castles. If your perfect holiday entails fishing in clear streams, walking along rugged trails and sitting on the terrace in the evening listening to the cicadas, then look no further. A holiday rental in the Guarda district of Centro will be your dream.
Centro isn’t all beaches and forests however. In the attractive university city of Coimbra you will find museums, gardens, churches and art galleries, together with excellent restaurants and shops. There are apartments to rent in Coimbra in restored town houses retaining all the character and features of their original architecture.
Centro Useful Information
In the western part of Centro transport links are good. The main road and railway line between Lisbon and Porto enable easy access to both these cities from a holiday rental in Centro. The region covers 28,462 square kilometers and in the wilder eastern part there are fewer railways and the winding country roads make journeys slower. In fact, with a holiday rental in Centro’s eastern side you will experience a completely slower pace of life.
If you are thinking of hiring a car for your holiday then be sure to read our top tip for how to get the cheapest deal on your car rental in Centro.
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