Our villas in the Minho or Douro Valleys range from beautifully refurbished farmhouses set in the midst of working vineyards to grand manor houses in the heart of the countryside.

Take a tour of the region’s delightful unspoilt beaches, or cycle around the countryside striped with vineyards and panoramic views. Visit the historic town of Porto, where port originated The north of Portugal has a lazy pace, traditional feel and long history.

So if you are looking to get away to a place of peaceful tranquillity, this area is perfect for a villa holiday.

Six Reasons to go to Northern Portugal

Picturesque landscapes

Long historical heritage

Pleasant climate

Sweeping vineyards

Prehistoric caves

Local hospitality

Getting there

Most low cost airlines fly into Lisbon. Search our flight database for the easiest way to book, or call us to arrange all your travel needs. Most people hire a car for their villa holiday and leading car rental companies have branches at the airport. We recommend you book a car in advance, and we can easily do this for you online. If you don’t want to hire a car, we can arrange transfers for you to your villa, or metered taxis are readily available at the airport.

Language

Portuguese is the national language of Portugal. Many locals have excellent English.

Currency

Euro.

Time Difference

The time in Portugal is the same at in the UK

Public Holidays

Listed below are the Portuguese National Public Holidays. There are occasional extra ‘local’ ones which are not listed here.

January 1st
23rd March
6th & 8th April
25th April
1st May
7th & 10th June
15th August
5th October
1st November
1st December
8th December
25th December.