Holiday Rentals in Porto District
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Holiday Rentals in Porto District - A Guide to Porto District
Porto is Portugal’s second city and the administrative capital of the district of Porto in the north of the country. In fact it is often known as The Capital of the North. Holiday rentals in Porto are popular with wine lovers as this is the original home of port wine.
The waterfront and historic centre of the old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Port Wine Caves. Porto holiday rentals are well placed to take advantage of guided tours of the “Caves” and trips on the river which are among the many attractions of Porto City.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Porto District
There are villas to rent in Porto and apartments to rent in Porto. Some will be in the city itself and many overlook the famous Douro River which runs through the district and city on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. The city of Porto is sometimes called the City of Bridges because of the numerous bridges crossing the river, and rental apartments in Porto which overlook the river and its bridges are very much in demand.
As far as the actual city is concerned you can find one bedroom apartments to rent in Porto, two bedroom apartments to rent in Porto and even a fair number of three bedroom apartments to rent in Porto, many with a balcony or, if they are on the ground floor, even a terrace.
In a lot of cases, the 2 and 3 bed apartments will have 2 bathrooms which is pretty well essential if you consider that they sleep 6 to 8 people. I have also seen some houses to rent in Porto which, although they are in the old city, will sleep six or eight people also and benefit from a garden or terrace.
The other popular location for Porto holiday rentals is by the sea. The Atlantic coast along the Costa Verde is very beautiful and there are some wonderful beaches. Again, apartments outnumber houses and range from one to three bedrooms. If you prefer your Porto holiday rental to be away from the busy areas in the lovely unspoilt countryside look for a villa to rent in Porto. You will find these are generally quite large and have their own pool. Great for large families or groups of friends.
Porto District Useful Information
The district of Porto is on the northern coast of Portugal in the area known as the Costa Verde. It covers 2.4 square kilometers, has a resident population of 1.7 million and is divided into 18 municipalities. Taking a holiday rental in Porto therefore means you have a choice of city, sea or countryside.
The north of Portugal is more industrialised than the south and Porto is an important commercial and industrial area. This doesn’t mean that houses to rent in Porto or apartments to rent in Porto will be in unattractive industrial areas.
Quite the opposite, holiday rentals in Porto are in beautiful city centre, beach or countryside locations. Porto is linked to Lisbon and the south by the A17 motorway so your Porto holiday rental will give you access to the country’s lively capital as well as the attractions of Portugal’s second city.
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 Porto.
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