Holiday apartments Porto / oporto, North Portugal, Portugal.
Since Unesco awarded Miragaia the status of a World Heritage Site, this is a great place to visit.
ALFANDEGA
Property Type: Apartment
No. of Bedrooms: 1
No. of Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps up to 4
Location: City
Property Placed Online: 11 Jan 07
Alfandega
Kitchen
Bathroom
The River Douro
Bedroom
>> Unesco world heritage site
>> By the River Douro
>> Flat renovated to a high standard.
>> Beaches of Gaia just a short boat hop away.
>> Perfect for restaurants and cafes , bars.
Alfandega is at the heart of the Unesco World Heritage site in the medieval part of Oporto, right by the River Douro. The flat is granite built and has been totally renovated to provide superb accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen, dining table for 4, cable TV and DVD, high quality bathroom and a large double bedroom. All furniture and fittings are to a high standard and there is an entry phone system for added security.The patio area has seating for 4 to enjoy breakfast or drinks in the evening.
Round about is Oporto, the streets full of cafes, restaurants to suit all budgets and the chance to take a boat or helicopter trip are right there. Ribeira 300 metres to the left boasts some fine buildings, museums and churches and the best market in Northern Portugal, open from 5am.
Take the Eiffel designed bridge across the Douro to Gaia (10 minutes walk) and visit the Port Houses os Ferreira, Sandemans and Barros amongst others where you can take a guided trip and sample the delights of Portugals oldest export. Take a day trip up the river inland and see a country that hasn't changed that much for nundreds of years - trips leave ca 8am and return in the evening with lunch provided.
Gaia also boasts a fantastic beach, perfect for swimming, bathing or water sports and just a bit further down the coast there's one of several golf courses available for a daily rate to non-members.
From here you can head north to Spain and the green north of Portugal, Minho.
This is a break for those who love fine food and wine, monuments, water sports and beach fun, art and culture.
Apartment Location Details
Nearest Airport: Porto International 25 mins drive
Nearest Beach: Gaia 10 mins drive
Nearest Shops: 2 mins walk
Hire Car: Not necessary
Apartment Rental Prices in GBP£ per PROPERTY per WEEK.
Season from JANUARY to JANUARY
**Prices shown may be subject to change. Confirm prices with Property Owner/Agent**