Port VineyardAn unspoilt natural paradise Montanhas is the ideal place for mountaineering, canoeing, sightseeing or relaxing in an untouched corner of Europe.
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The Douro river, the longest in northern Portugal, winds its way past mountains and cliffs until it reaches the Atlantic near the city of Porto where pleasure boats ply the waters. Between Mes?o Frio and Pinh?o the valley sides are lined with terraced vineyards that produce the famous Port wine.
Signs of prehistoric men are seen in the ancient cave paintings in Vila Nova de Foz C?a while elsewhere medieval castles and convents or Romanesque little churches dot the landscape.
History, too, is evoked by the manor houses, such as the Baroque mansion at Mateus, near Vila Real, or in the great 17th century sanctuaries, such as Nossa Senhora dos Rem?dios in Lamego.
In the Montanhas region one finds the green fields of the Douro, the continuation of the central mountain range and wonderful historic villages where time seems to have stopped, such as Almeida, Sortelha, Monsanto, Belmonte, Pi?d?o, and Idanha-a-Velha.
Converted 17th century barn. Large bed/sitting room, 2 double beds, television, air-conditioning. kitchen/dining room. Bathroom. Large porch/sitting area (sleeps 2 more). Spring-fed swimming pool, totally organic environment. Great for walking/bird waching/painting/relaxing/sightseeing. Very near National Park of Peneda-Gerês. Central for sightseeing Northern Portugal. 1.5h by car from Oporto. more info...
XVII Century Manor House 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, dining room, 3 saloons with fireplace, 1 living room (old kitchen), chapel, pool, garden with a big lawn and many fruit trees. Surrounded by forests and overlooking River Douro. more info...
Fantastic flat renovated to a high standard right in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Porto, close to the river and all amenities including a huge array of cafes,restaurants and bars. more info...
This open plan apartment, has a sleeping area with one double bed, one wc/bathroom, a combined lounge, kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is fully equipped and the lounge has a double sofa bed. It is very nicely decorated, with an exotic atmosphere of old indo-portuguese furniture. Sleeps 4. more info...
This open plan apartment, has a sleeping area with one double bed, one wc/bathroom, a combined lounge, kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is fully equipped and the lounge has a double sofa bed. It is very nicely decorated, with an exotic atmosphere of old indo-portuguese furniture. Sleeps 4. more info...
Port VineyardAverage temperatures of 14?C (the summer temperatures can go as high as 26?C and in the highest regions the winter temperatures are sometimes below zero).
Port VineyardOporto International Airport and ferries to Lisbon give access to the region. The IP3 crosses the entire region from north to south, and the IP5, going from east to west, connects the coast with the hinterland, passing through the beautiful towns of Viseu and Guarda.
Port VineyardThermal spas at Monfortinho, S?o Pedro do Sul, Caldas de Felqueira, Carvalhelhos, Pedras Salgadas, and Vidago, with its magnificent park, swimming pools and golf course.
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