Lamego Holiday Rentals in the Duoro Valley

Continuing our exploration of the Duoro Valley we came across beautiful Lamego. Like the other municipalities bordering the river, Lamego boasts stunning scenery and river trips. Add the delights of the city of Lamego itself and you have a very special holiday location.

Be sure to have a look at our main page on Holiday Renatals in Lamego and find out more.

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Holiday Rentals in beautiful Cinfaes

All the municipalities along the Duoro valley are beautiful and Cinfaes is no exception. The further upstream you go the steeper the valley and the more spectacular the scenery.

Cinfaes and neighbouring municipalities Resende and Lamego are just so delightful they are a "must see" if you are in this part of Portugal.

Our main page on Holiday Rentals in Cinfaes is worth a visit if you are planning a holiday around this area.

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Holiday Rentals in the mountains of Castro Daire

Forget the scorching beaches covered with pink bodies and head for the hills of Castro Daire.

With stunning scenery, pretty sparkling streams and hillside villages this area is just so wonderful to visit. Whether walking or motoring, there is always a new vista around every bend.

More details on our main page on Holiday Rentals in Castro Daire.

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Port Wine and Holiday Rentals in Vila Nova de Gaia

On the southern banks of the Duoro river, looking north across the water to the beautiful city of Porto, the view from Vila Nova de Gaia is the stuff of dreams.

Whether a beachfront apartment or a "city pad" a Vila Nova de Gaia holiday rental is the ideal base from which to explore the city, the coast and the countryside.

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Vila do Conde Holiday Rentals have everything

The big advantage of a holiday rental in Vila do Conde is that you can have the best of everything. Whether you want to laze on the beach, walk in the countryside, visit traditional villages or spend a day in the city of Porto, its all there on your doorstep.

Have a look at our main page on Vila do Conde holiday rentals and see what we discovered in the area.

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Valongo Holiday Rentals are mostly apartments

Whilst research holiday rentals in Porto district I came across the municipality of Valongo. Like so many Porto municipalities, Valongo is really just a suburb but I did come across a few apartments which would make good holiday accomodation within easy reach of the city.

Look at the page on Holiday Rentals in Valongo for more details.


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Holiday rentals in Santo-Tirso

Santo Tirso is something of an undiscovered jewel. In the northern part of Porto District, bordering Viseu district, Santo Tirso holiday rentals benefit from pleasant countryside and proximity to Portugal's second city.

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We didn't find many holiday rentals in Santo Tirso during our exploration of Porto district but we're sure they are out there somewhere.

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Trofa Holiday Rentals - is there anybody there?

I have been researching the municipality of Trofa in the north of Porto District. So far the search for holiday rentals in Trofa has yielded nothing. If you know of a Trofa holiday rental which we have missed you can let us know via the "Comment" facility on this blog.


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Paredes Holiday Rentals

Since Paredes is the Portuguese word for "Walls" you would expect to find a fair few in this municipality with the same name. In fact there is not much left of the old city walls. There are lots of places in Portugal with "Paredes" in the name and it can be quite confusing, particularly if you are searching on the internet. To find out a bit more about Paredes in Porto district take a look at our main page on Holiday Rentals in Paredes.


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Holidayrentals in Penafiel - the forgotten Municipality?

Penafiel seems to be something of a forgotten municipality. To the east are the beautiful areas of Amarante, Marco de Canaveses and Baiao; to the west the more populated areas approaching the city of Porto.

Penafiel is rather lost in the middle, and yet with two major river valleys on its boundaries, this is an attractive place to spend a holiday. You can find out more about holiday rentals in Penafiel by reading our main page.


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Povoa de Varzim on the Costa Verde

This looks interesting doesn't it? It is the summit of Monte Felix in the municipality of Povoa Varzim. The obelisk marks the highest point of the municipality and can be seen for miles around. Have a look at our main page on holiday rentals in Povoa Varzim and find out a bit more about this coastal municipality.

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Holiday Rentals in the City of Porto

When you talk about holiday rentals in Porto you could be talking about anywhere in the administrative district of Porto. The jewel in this crown though is the city of Porto itself. The whole waterfront area (including the old wine caves) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the hub of Porto's tourist scene. Restaurants, cafés, riverside walks and boat trips are all centred here. For more details about the attractions of this lovely city you need to look at our main pages on Porto holiday rentals

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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.

Holiday rentals in Gondomar

We have just finished our page on holiday rentals in Gondomar and it does seem to be somewhat off the tourist trail. The proximity of Gondomar to Porto maybe a factor. If you know of a Gondomar holiday rental that you think we should know about then please do drop us an e mail and share it with us.

Large houses to rent in Felgueiras

We have just posted our page on Holiday Rentals in Felgueiras and have noticed that this is a good area for large groups to find holiday rentals.

We don't pretend to know why - perhaps its just co-incidence - but there do seem to be several large properties available for rent in this municipality. Read the full article on Holiday Rentals in Felgueiras if this is the sort of thing you are looking for.

Holiday Rentals in Amarante, the land of love.

Amar is the Portuguese verb “to love” and Amarante lives up to its name in early June when, during the Festa da Sao Goncalo, some very strange-shaped cakes make their appearance.

Phallus-shaped, these cakes are exchanged as love tokens among the young folk of the town. Read our full article on Holiday Rentals in Amarante to see what else is on offer in this attractive area.

Armamar Holiday Rentals in a blissful rural setting

Just look at this photo of terraced fields overlooking a river valley.

Is it somewhere in south-east Asia? No, its in the upper Duoro valley in central Portugal, in the municipality of Armamar to be precise.

We'd like to know if you have found a holiday rental in Armamar and what it was like, i.e. modern, traditional etc. Check out our pages on Holiday Rentals in Armamar and Holiday Rentals in Viseu to see what we found near here.

Azambuja Holiday Rentals, between Lisbon and Santarem

Can't make up your mind between Lisbon, Santarem or the beach? The answer could be a Holiday Rental in Azambuja. This little known municipality is ideally placed for all three and a lot more besides. To get a picture of what's available, look at our main article on Holiday Rentals in Azambuja.

Holiday Rentals in Odivelas - page added

The page on Holiday Rentals in Odivelas is now published. This very tiny municipality does not, on the face of it, seem to have much to offer the tourist. Unless you know different..............?

Do you know of any Holiday Rentals in Loures?

Our research has not thrown up any Loures Holiday Rentals but we're sure they're out there somewhere. Although this municipality is becoming a northern subuerb of Lisbon, it does have some interesting architecture, museums and gardens. Read our main page on Holiday Rentals in Loures to see what this area has to offer.

Serpa Holiday Rentals are for the historians

Not exclusively for historians of course, but with its castles and roman remains, Serpa is a place for anyone remotely interested in antiquities.

Our article on Holiday Rentals in Serpa gives you the low-down on this border region.

Holiday Rentals in Aljustrel - A real gem !

There are a few gems to be found. From an Aljustrel holiday rental you will be well placed to explore the rolling Alentejo plains and also to visit the southern beaches of the Algarve. Faro airport is within easy reach as is the Spanish border. Read our full article on holiday Rentals in Aljustrel and you may decide to give it a try.

Barrancos Holiday Rentals - maybe in the future?

So far, our search for holiday rentals in Barrancos has drawn a blank. This tiny municipality on the Spanish border appears to be totally untouched by tourism, which may make it an absolute must for those seeking the "true Portugal" Read the full article on Holiday Rentals in Barrancos to discover its grisly claim to fame.

Holiday rentals in Amadora page added

Just east of the "Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais" and just above the "Parque Florestal de Monsanto" sits holiday rentals in Amadora.

Read our guide to Amadora holiday rentals and see how to get the best deals on Car hire in Portugal.

Can You See a Windmill from your Odemira Holiday Rental?

I really love windmills and the typical Portuguese windmill is so different from those in the UK or other northern countries.

Near Odemira in the district of Beja, there is a beautiful blue and white example set to catch the breezes off the Atlantic.

If you too love windmills and are looking for a quiet holiday rental in Portugal near to both sea and mountains, read our article on Holiday Rentals in Odemira. It could just be the ideal destination for you.

Do You Believe in the Miracle of Ourique? Read more and find out about holiday rentals in Ourique at the same time.

At the battle of Ourique a small Christian army is said to have overcome a much larger force of Moors and overcome them, thus giving rise to the Portuguese nation.

The victory was attributed to divine intervention and makes a lovely legend. If you take a holiday rental in Ourique or anywhere nearby you are sure to come across any number of references to this event, some with very dubious historical basis.

Even so, it is interesting, and wouldn't you like to stand on the very spot where God apparently decided that there should be a nation called Portugal?

Take a holiday rental in Cuba and enjoy the carnival.

No, I'm not talking about Cuba in the Caribbean but Cuba in Portugal. Every March the streets of this little Alentejo town are filled with colour and music as the local inhabitants enjoy their annual carnival. The climate here is so mild that a holiday in March is perfectly feasible - and the flights are cheaper! For more information about this little-known municipality, read our full article on Holiday Rentals in Cuba.