Holiday Rentals in Guarda
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Holiday Rentals in Guarda - A Guide to Guarda
If you are a lover of the great outdoors then a holiday rental in Guarda District is for you! This mountainous district is found to the north of Castelo Branco district and south of Braganza right on the Spanish border.
Guarda holiday rentals are often character properties built in the local granite stone. Guarda city is the highest city in Portugal at an altitude of over 1000 metres and nearby is Portugal’s highest mountain Serra del Estrela, nearly 2000 metres high. Few people think of Portugal as a ski destination but amazingly, many Guarda holiday rentals resemble alpine ski chalets and are located close to ski slopes.
With the mountain walking, fishing and horse riding which are available in the summer months, a holiday rental in Guarda can be enjoyed at any time of year. There is no coastline but swimming in the clear unpolluted rivers is a favourite summer occupation for locals and visitors alike.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Guarda
Many Guarda holiday rentals are large converted farmhouses or manor houses, many in very rural, even isolated, settings. Several houses to rent in Guarda are advertised as accommodating ten or more people. Often this involves rooms with up to four single bunk beds and convertible bed-settees in the lounge. These arrangements may be fine for skiers but possibly a bit crowded for summer holidays.
For maximum comfort, look closely at the sleeping arrangements and consider accommodating fewer people. This is a rural, mountainous district and many houses to rent in Guarda are near rivers offering fishing in the summer. The famous Duoro river which starts in Spain, runs through the district on its way to Porto and the ocean.
As well as large houses to rent in Guarda there are also smaller cottages to rent in Guarda with perhaps one or two bedrooms and a garden. These may be in very isolated rural locations or in one of the small villages typical of the district. I have seen a charming maisonette to rent in Guarda which is located on a wine estate. It is also possible to find one bedroom and two bedroom apartments to rent in Guarda city itself where you will have the best of both worlds - easy access to the countryside and also to the modern facilities of the town.
Guarda Useful Information
The district of Guarda is in the northern part of the central region covering 5510 square kilometres with a population of 184000. A holiday rental in Guarda will appeal to those who want to enjoy their holiday away from the crowds in an unspoilt mountainous area offering peace and quiet and a variety of outdoor pursuits.
The district is divided into 14 municipalities and thence into 55 parishes any one of which could be the location of your ideal holiday rental in Guarda. Access to your Guarda holiday rental is via the A25 motorway from Spain or, from Lisbon or Porto, via the A1 and A25. Some of the mountain roads are steep but the views are spectacular and there is very little traffic.
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 Guarda.
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