Holiday Rentals in Viana do Castelo
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Holiday Rentals in Viana do Castelo - A Guide to Viana do Castelo
This is the most northerly district in Portugal, surrounded by Spain to the north and east, Braga district to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Holiday rentals in Viana do Castelo come in all shapes and sizes, and are either seaside or countryside based.
The town of Viana do Castelo itself is a seaport and the country’s main naval port. The north-eastern section of the district is mountainous and any Viana do Castelo holiday rentals found in this region are going to be in isolated positions for those who really want to leave the world behind for a few days.
Between the mountains and the coast is pleasant countryside and Viana do Castelo holiday rentals in this mid-section feature converted farmhouses and country houses offering activities such as fishing and horse riding.
The coastline up here in the north is less developed than other coasts and is quite rugged in places. There are, however, plenty of Viana do Castelo holiday rentals near to long sandy beaches.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Viana do Castelo
There is a wealth of holiday rentals in Viana do Castelo to choose from. For couples or small groups there are apartments to rent in Viana do Castelo which are more often part of larger houses which have been split into apartments than purpose built blocks. Some of these apartments to rent in Viana do Castelo are studios suitable for couples; some are one or two bedrooms for families or groups of friends.
There are also houses to rent in Viana do Castelo and villas to rent in Viana do Castelo, often with a pool included. Many of these Viana do Castelo holiday rentals are described as “foot in the sea”, so close are they to the beach.
The beaches here are uncrowded and, outside of the main season, often virtually deserted. Not veryone wants to be on the beach of course, and there are lots and lots of holiday rentals in Viana do Castelo which are in the countryside. Again, all sizes of party are catered for – at the smaller end, rather than apartments, you may find cottages to rent in Viana do Castelo which are converted workers cottages on large estates.
Also there are farmhouses to rent in Viana do Castelo with four or more bedrooms set in countryside, often near rivers or lakes - brilliant for fishermen.
Viana do Castelo Useful Information
Covering 2255 square kilometers, Viana do Castelo is one of the smaller districts of Portugal with 10 municipalities and a population of about a quarter of a million.
Unless you are up in the mountains, access to your Viana do Castelo holiday rental will be fairly easy. The main A28 road runs up from Porto, past the city of Viana do Castelo, to the north of the district.
Alternatively, you could drive south from Vigo in Spain. These northern districts are the most unspoilt in the country and a holiday rental in Viana do Castelo will literally give you a taste of the real Portugal as the restaurants serve authentic local cuisine using local produce. Not a pizza in sight!
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 Viana do Castelo.
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