Holiday Rentals in Portalegre
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Holiday Rentals in Portalegre - A Guide to Portalegre
Portalegre is a landlocked district in central Portugal forming the northern part of the Alentejo plains. A holiday rental in Portalegre is definitely recommended for the lover of history.
The countryside is open and unspoilt and from your Portalegre holiday rental you can explore the local towns and villages steeped in Roman and pre-roman history. Very few major roads run through the district and tourism has made little impact. You will simply find pure, unspoilt Portugal.
As in the other districts bordering Spain, the area has been fought over for centuries and if you are a lover of castles then a holiday rental in Portalegre will put you within easy reach of several which you can explore to your heart’s content. There are Moorish influences here too evident in the architecture of some of the public buildings. Near Portalgre city is a stud farm where they breed the famous Lusitano horses.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Portalegre
You are unlikely to find purpose-built apartments to rent in Portalegre. Almost exclusively in this untouched area, Portalegre holiday rentals are older traditional buildings which have been renovated to a high standard.
There are several cottages to rent in Portalegre with one or two bedrooms. These are often part of a larger estate and have a garden and the use of a pool. If you need something a bit larger there are villas to rent in Portalegre and also a few houses to rent in Portalegre towns.
There is so much space here that even the townhouses have gardens. These villas and houses typically have 3 or 4 bedrooms and, usually, as many bathrooms. Many Portalegre holiday rentals are near lakes and rivers if you prefer your swimming a bit more bucolic.
Other interests which are well catered for by holiday rentals in Portalegre are walking, birdwatching and riding. I have seen an interesting property comprising a farmhouse to rent in Portalegre which is inside the lovely Sao Mamede Natural Park offering guided tours to watch rare birds such as vultures, eagles and bustards. In addition to the farmhouse, the owner also offers a smaller, cottage to rent in Portalegre, which is ideal if your party is not large enough to warrant renting the farmhouse.
Portalegre Useful Information
Portalegre district covers 6000 square kilometers and, with a population of only 127000 is, like many of these border districts, one of the least densely populated in Portugal. It is this lack of crowds that is the very thing which makes holiday rentals in Portalegre ideal for those which to get off the beaten track and away from it all. The district is divided into 15 municipalities of which Portalegre itself is the capital.
Although there are few main roads, the roads that are there are good and many cycling enthusiasts take a villa to rent in Portalgre in order to enjoy their sport on miles of undulating, traffic-free roads. If arriving by air, Lisbon airport is the closest and a hired car will be essential in order to reach your Portalegre holiday rental.
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 Portalegre.
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