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Price Range: E2002 to E2380 (EUR)

The property
This typical house of Minho, totally restored and decorated with ancient furniture, is located 2 Km from the centre of a quiet village with mini-supermarket, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping facilities and bank, 4 Km from the beach of Apúlia and 2 Km from the fluvial beach of Marachão. The small town of Esposende is 8 Km, and Porto is 35 Km away. The house is equipped with central heating and consists of: ground floor: living room with open fire place, TV, DVD, HiFi and 2 folding beds, a small room with double bed, a complete bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator, freezer, hob, oven, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher, wash machine); first floor:  6 bedrooms (4 of them (3 doubles and 1 twin) with ensuite shower rooms), a complete bathroom, baby cot available. A brand new private swimming pool with pool furniture has been added in 2005. Sleeps up to 14 persons, self catering.

Esposende
At the time of the Portuguese Maritime Discoveries, Esposende was an important fishing and sea port. These activities have continued into the present day, although it is also a very popular seaside resort. In the nearby village of Apulia, besides fishing, one of the most typical activities is the gathering of seaweed at low tide. The coastal strip stretching from Esposende to Ofir and Fao has been classified as a protected landscape area and is considered to be one of the most beautiful stretches of Portugal´s northern coastline. Roughly 6 km to the north, Sao Bartolomeu do Mar is famous for its religious festival on 24th of August, which includes the "Banho Santo", a ritual of bathing in the sea that according to tradition cures illnesses and makes children strong and healthy.

Porto
Oporto (Porto) is a very ancient city, its original name being "Portucale", which was later to give its name to the country. The city has also lent its name to the world-famous wine produced on the banks of the River Douro and aged in the wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the city that stands across the river on the south bank. Porto is the capital of the North and the second largest city in the country; its hard-working inhabitants are noted for their commercial enterprise, always standing firm against outside impositions and foreign invaders, which explains why Porto has become known as the "unvanquished" city. Being built on the slopes of the steep hills that overlook the River Douro, Porto has a truly unique appearance and its historic centre has already been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. If you want to get to know the city better, we recommend a gentle stroll through its streets, taking time to admire the typical granite houses and monuments, enjoying a tram ride along the banks of the river, or even going for a boat ride under the city's five bridges, from where you can enjoy an entirely different view of the city. Every year the events held in this city bring together thousands of people. Amongst the city's most important events are Fantasporto (an International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantasy Films) held in February/March and the city's popular festivities held in June in honour of St. John the Baptist.

Esposende distance 8 km

Apulia distance 2 km

Property Features
Sleeps 14
Doublebeds 5
Twinbeds 1
Bathrooms 6
Tv
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Centralheating
Linenprovided
Traffic Low
Seaside 1
Openfire
Patio
Privatepool
Parking
Airport Porto
Airportdistance 35 km
Beach 15 Minutes Away
Walking On site
Horseriding 45 Minutes away
Golf 45 Minutes away
Tennis 15 Minutes away
Garden