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Porto, also known as Oporto, is Portugal's second largest city and has a rich and fascinating heritage. The history of this now great city had humble beginnings, the Romans named it "Portocale" and official records of its existence date from 5th Century. Much of its history is based on shipping and trade and today it is a bustling and very interesting city with many beautiful buildings and monuments. In 1996 it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Porto, with its long sandy beaches to the north and south, sits at the mouth of the River Douro on the north bank and is connected to the south bank by several bridges, one of which is the Dona Maria Pia Railway Bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel in 1877. This beautiful city gave its name to Port Wine and the Port Wine Lodges in Gaia, on the south bank, are the most visited tourist attraction in Portugal.
Founded in 1756, the Douro is the world's first demarcated wine region were the grapes are grown in the warm higher reaches of the river around Regua and Pinhao.
The river takes its name from the word 'ouro' (gold) and is one of Europe's most charming and untouched rivers. It flows through a stunningly beautiful region with tier upon tier of vine-ladden terraces, lush vineyards, tiny communities and delightful unspoilt villages and towns. In particular, the beautiful town of Amarante.
The World Heritage Sites of Porto, Douro Valley and Foz Coa are located in this region.
Portugalvilla.com offers a variety of self catering accommodation. These delightful villas are ideal for families or groups, as they are fully equipped with kitchens, ensuite bathrooms etc. most also have a private swimming pool.
All the self catering accommodation featured on the Portugal Villa site has been inspected for quality.
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Villas - Porto (Oporto) and Douro Valley - Portugal
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Felgueiras
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Casa de Valdemar
5% discount for a 2 week stay
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Casa Valdemar has been recently restored to meet the modern day living standards. The house is on a slope with magnificent views of the Longra Valley.
| Beds: 22 |
Beach: 70 kms |
Change day: Saturday |
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Santo Tirso
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Casa Vilela
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Surrounded by vineyards, maize fields and a private wood, the house is the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday
| Beds: 15+2 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Saturday |
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Apulia
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Os Moinhos
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Two adjacent windmills each with own kitchen and small pool with a current. A car is essential due to rural position near Apulia. May be rented individually.
| Beds: 12+4 |
Beach: 6 kms |
Change day: Saturday |
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Apulia
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Casa de Barqueiros
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A restored farm house incorporating the corn storage building.
In a small farming hamlet which makes a car essential.
| Beds: 12+4 |
Beach: 3 kms |
Change day: Saturday |
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Marco de Canaveses
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Quinta da Varzea de Cima
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House on the hillside near Marco de Canaveses and the Douro river.
Some of the accommodation is in a separate building
| Beds: 11 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Monday |
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Vila do Conde
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O Refugio
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House in a village near to Porto.
The sandy Atlantic beaches are a short car drive from the house
| Beds: 10 |
Beach: 3 kms |
Change day: Saturday |
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Fafe
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Casal da Batoca
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Typical farm buildings attractively converted into self catering accommodation near Braga and Guimaraes.
| Beds: 10 |
Beach: - |
Change day: Saturday |
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Mindelo (Near Porto)
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Villa Mafalda
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Modern house in Mindelo, near the beach. The House is close to Porto (Oporto) and within a short drive from Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimaraes.
| Beds: 6+3 |
Beach: 300 m |
Change day: Saturday |
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Braganca
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Quinta da Avozinha
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Beautiful house near to Braganca, the caste and the Pousada.
Close to the natural park. Near the fast road from Porto into Spain
| Beds: 8 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Monday |
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Cinfaes
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Casa da Povoa
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Traditional manor house near Cinfaes looking onto one of the dams on the Douro river.
Terraced vineyards down to the river make it unsuitable for young children.
| Beds: 10 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Monday |
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Resende
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Casa do Souto
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Unusually designed house near Resende looking down the valley side to the river Douro.
Swimming pool and a tennis court.
| Beds: 10 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Monday |
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Apulia
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Casa do Sino
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Near the long sandy Atlantic beach of Apulia. Unusual design with most walls curved. Near many restaurants including the popular fishermen's 'shacks'.
| Beds: 10 |
Beach: 500 m |
Change day: Monday |
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Povoa de Lanhoso
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Casa de Alfena
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A substantial country house near Povoa de Lanhosa with a children's' pool as well as the main pool. Two of the bedrooms are in an annex.
| Beds: 10 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Saturday |
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Pinhao
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Casa Amarela
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A house on the banks of the Douro river near Pinhao. It is part of one of the busy port producing quintas for which this area is famous.
| Beds: 10 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Friday |
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Esposende
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Casa do Pintor
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A house near to the Barca do Porto Golf course and the river near Esposende. Some beds are more suitable for children. Good road connections to all the Minho towns.
| Beds: 8 |
Beach: 7 kms |
Change day: Saturday |
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Lousada
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Casal do Outeiro
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The owner lives discretely on the ground floor with the self contained first floor available for rent. Good views over the vineyards. Near Lousada.
| Beds: 8 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Monday |
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Apulia
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Moinho Velho and Moinho Novo
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One of two windmills converted for holiday rent near Apulia. The ground floor includes the store house making it more spacious than expected. Small swimming pool with a current.
| Beds: 6+2 |
Beach: 6 kms |
Change day: Saturday |
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Folgosa
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Villa Semarkinhas
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Beautiful, air conditioned self catering villa located in an outstanding setting dominating the Douro River.
| Beds: 6 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Saturday |
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Marco de Canaveses
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Quinta do Ladario
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Villa from a good coversion of a farmhouse in a quiet location. Good views over the vineyards from the house with the swimming pool in front.
| Beds: 6 |
Beach: No |
Change day: Monday |
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Barqueiros
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Azenha da Lagoa Negra
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Conversion of an old water mill with a swimming pool in an enclosed patio at the rear. Across a little used track is a lawn running down to the mill pool and stone tables. Near Apulia.
| Beds: 6 |
Beach: 4 kms. |
Change day: Saturday |
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