Holiday rentals in Northern Portugal

Lovely Douro and Minho locations

Visit this peaceful and scenic part of Portugal where you can experience the natural beauty of the Minho and Douro regions as well as the breathtaking mountainous uplands of Gêres. Northern Portugal is full of charm with its historical towns and unforgettable views of the steep, rugged terraces of the Douro wine valley. Escape to gorgeous scenery where Portuguese cuisine and the delightful historical ambience of this exceptional part of the world awaits you!

A holiday rental in Northern Portugal for everyone

Find a peaceful holiday rental in Northern Portugal for a perfect holiday. Browse a selection of spacious, refurbished, historical and contemporary villa-style rural rentals. Many of them are fully equipped with comfortably furnished interiors. You can find villas for rent in Porto and close to the region's most beautiful towns and cities such as Viana do Castelo, Braga, Ponte de Lima and Amarante. Most of these lovely holiday lettings in Northern Portugal feature:

• Sparkling pools
• Garden areas
• Modern interiors

Beautiful nature and amazing historical towns in Northern Portugal

Come and holiday in this undiscovered region of Portugal that has so much to offer visitors! With flight times of only 2 hours and 15 minutes from London and 2.5 hours from the Midlands directly to Porto, you have many reasons to visit this stunning part of the Iberian Peninsula! Minho is a renowned heritage area famous for fine wines and exquisite historical cities like Braga, Guimarães and Ponte de Lima. In the far north, you have the remote, rugged splendour of the Peneda Gêres National Park awaiting your discovery. The Atlantic Coast offers beautiful golden sand beaches, quaint fishing ports, delectable fresh seafood, and the delightful old-worldly charm of towns such as Viana do Castelo. You can get a holiday rental in Costa de Prata to explore the surrounding fishing villages. The Douro Valley, with its hand-built terraces, is a must for wine lovers and boasts some of the most stunning natural scenery in the world. What are you waiting for? Get a holiday letting in Northern Portugal today!

Northern Portugal - full of old world charm and delicious local cuisine

The city of Porto, with its splendid historical facades, narrow winding streets, famous riverfront port wine houses, and wonderful romantic atmosphere, is an enchanting starting point for your trip. Enjoy scenic drives and wonderful opportunities to sample local cuisine in the immaculate upmarket restaurants in the towns and cities of the region. Portugal is renowned for delectable, rich, flavourful, freshly prepared food made from high-quality ingredients. Get a holiday rental in Porto and feast on regional delicacies like Chanfana, an oven-roasted mountain goat stew. Don't forget to sample a selection of grilled meats and seafood, such as salt cod and melt-in-the-mouth octopus salad or grilled octopus. You will be able to sample a variety of delicious regional cheeses and desserts.

Northern Portugal for wine enthusiasts

If you are a wine lover, you can enjoy a road trip of a lifetime through the lush heartland, where some of Portugal's famous wines have been produced for centuries. Why not try the famous Vinho Verde route that begins near your apartment in Porto, where there is so much to see and explore! From Porto, head to one of Portugal's oldest cities, Braga, where you can admire the fabulous Baroque staircase of the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary. In Penafiel, you can visit the renowned Quinta da Aveleda winery, where you can stroll about the exquisite gardens and enjoy wine tastings. Be sure to stop at renowned wineries such as Quinta de Soalheiro in Melgaço and Adega de Monção for an opportunity to try exquisite regional wines and local cuisine!

Northern Portugal for history and culture enthusiasts

Northern Portugal is a treasure trove of ancient towns, villages and historical attractions. Here, you can immerse yourself in the charming ambience of towns and villages that are packed with character, old-world charm, and fascinating history. The region's rich Roman, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque heritage is on show everywhere you go. Soak up the wonderful atmosphere at sunny outdoor cafes on town squares and feast on fresh, wood oven-baked, crusty bread, regional chouriço, delectable main courses and rich desserts. Pair the dishes with some of the world's noblest wines as you explore this delightful corner of Portugal! Get a holiday letting in Northern Portugal today!

1. Visit Porto
2. Explore the Douro Valley
3. Visit Amarante
4. Hike the Paiva Walkways
5. Visit Peneda-Gêres National Park

1. Visit Porto

Step into the old worldly charm of the beautiful city of Porto with its gorgeous medieval Ribeira district with iconic port houses on the Villa Nova de Gaia riverbank. Explore the splendid views of Henri Eiffel's 1880 engineering masterpiece, the Luis I bridge. Wander steep cobbled streets and discover tiny cafes and restaurants with traditional fare. Be sure to stop by the famous Art Deco Livraria Lello with its famous red staircase and the stunning Igreja do Carmo for a photo op alongside the blue tiled exterior!

2. Explore the Douro Valley

Be enchanted by the magical, scenic splendour of the fabled Douro Valley, a listed World Heritage Site! Whether you drive the scenic roads or take a fabulous train journey, you will have an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a leisurely river cruise or even fly over the region in a helicopter and marvel at the beauty as the river twists and turns through a deep vertical valley lined by terraced vineyards. The Douro Valley is the oldest demarcated wine area in the world, and you can enjoy splendid wine-tasting tours here that feature renowned wines!

3. Visit Amarante

The picture-perfect postcard heritage town of Amarante, nestled on the banks of the Tamega River just an hour west of Porto, awaits your arrival! A high, graceful, neoclassical Baroque bridge spans the river, and the exquisite 1725 church of São Gonçalo is an iconic feature of the dreamy Romanesque architectural skyline. Inside the church, you can admire incredible gilded wood carving and opulent baroque ornamentation. This is the city of Vinho Verde, a wonderfully refreshing sparkling green wine that is particularly enjoyable ice cold with traditional grilled meats on a hot summer's day!

4. Hike the Paiva Walkways

Enjoy a breathtaking adventure walk along an 8.7 km stunning wooden boardwalk that zigzags down the rocky slopes adjacent to the Paiva River. From your holiday letting in Northern Portugal, you can visit Arouca Geopark, a UNESCO geological site a little over an hour southeast of Porto. Here, you will also find the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world, spanning an incredible 516m across the valley and 175m above the Paiva River. There are several beautiful river beaches nearby, so pack picnic supplies and head out for a wonderful day!

5. Visit Peneda-Gêres National Park

Escape to an old-world paradise of breathtaking rugged hills and remote villages where deer, wolves, wild horses, and golden eagles roam free in the Peneda-Geres National Park. Get an affordable holiday rental in Northern Portugal and visit Ponte de Lima with its medieval buildings and Roman bridge, where you can enjoy fabulous Minho cuisine and Vinho Verde wine. Neolithic tombs, Roman roads, bridges and milestones dot the breathtaking, lush landscapes. In Gêres, you can see shepherds tending their cattle, goats, and ponies in otherworldly, remote granite hamlets. The park is filled with beautiful woodland trails, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, and roe deer sightings are very common.