May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Brand New apartment in the hearth of the historic centre of Oporto, surrounded by several historic monuments.
The kitchen has all the necessary equipment. A bedroom with suite.
In the area there are a lot of restaurants, shops of typical produces, wine shops and bars.
Building view
Top building view
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 - Closet
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The Costa Verde region
Costa Verde is generally known as the "Birth of Portugal" It's a lovely climate with temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees between April and October. Oporto city is located in the estuary of the Douro river in northern Portugal, is considered the economic and cultural heart of the entire region. The historic centre of Porto was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
The North's most important city lent its name to the famous wine and to Portugal. One must stroll around its typical quarters (especially the area on the waterside the "zona ribeirinha") and its bustling downtown.
Oporto area
Oporto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises. This is the city that originated and named Port Wine, and gave birth to one of world history's legendary figures, Prince Henry the Navigator. OPorto is rich with well preserved treasures, including monuments in the Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Neo-classical style, such as Cathedral, Port Wine Cellars, Clerigos, Serra do Pilar, Foz and Boavista.
You can also take a trip in a replica of the old Rabelo boats, aboard which you can regularly take a cruise to enjoy, from the River, the historical area of Oporto or even organize a lunch/dinner for a smaller group of people.
How to get there
Cheap flights available from Ryanair.com from UK to Porto airport. You can choose between Metro, Táxi or Bus:
- Go from Sá Carneiro to Trindade by Metro, then 200m walk
- There are always local taxis available - fare should be no more than 20 euros.
- Local buses run regularly between the airport and the town.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Francisco Sá Carneiro: 20 km
Railway:
Trindade
Ferry:
Leixoes: 10 km
Activities near Oporto
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife City breaks