Holiday Rentals in Mertola
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Holiday Rentals in Mertola - A Guide to Mertola
The municipality of Mertola is the sixth largest in Portugal and has the second lowest population density, only Alcoutim being lower.
A holiday rental in Mertola therefore should appeal to those wishing to get away from the crowds. The municipality is close to the border with Spain, in the district of Beja and the town of Mertola itself, and therefore most of the holiday rentals in Mertola, sit on a hill overlooking the confluence of the Guadiana and Oeiras rivers.
This situation made it strategically important in earlier times and Mertola’s ruined castle still tops the hill overlooking the surrounding countryside. Much of Mertola stands in the Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, an absolute must for bird lovers hoping to spot eagles, storks, cranes, vultures and any number of other species.
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 Mertola.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Mertola
With so much of interest around one would expect to find holiday rentals in Mertola by the hundred. Unfortunately this does not seem to be the case.
This sparsely populated municipality seems determined to remain so. In order to enjoy the a visit to Mertola one would be well advised to take a holiday rental in Castro Verde or Beja and make a day trip to Mertola.
Any Mertola holiday rental that you might find will probably be a farmhouse to rent in Mertola or a cottage to rent in Mertola.
Mertola Useful Information
Although it is in Beja district in the Alentejo region, Mertola is, in fact, not too far from the sea. By means of the N122 road, head south through Alcoutim to Castro Marim and the south coast.
This is not a busy area and the journey to your holiday rentals in Mertola should only take 50 minutes or so.
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