Holiday rentals and lettings in Porto

Fantastic stay in North Portugal

Thinking of renting a nice property in front of the sea for your next holiday? Come to Porto and enjoy a fantastic time at the beaches of North Portugal. If you get a holiday rental in Northern Portugal, Torre de los Clérigos is a popular area to stay, as well as Praça da Liberdade, just in the town centre. Some other areas still close to the centre and well communicated are Mercado do Bolhão or Praça Batalha. If you prefer a quieter area away from all the bustling of the city, look for a rental near Praça da Republica.

Beautiful rentals by the sea

Porto is a big city with many rentals just a few minutes from the seafront. With different capacities, you can choose from accommodations for couples and groups of friends and families with children. All holiday rentals in Porto are decorated with style and equipped with everything you need to enjoy a comfortable stay in this charming Portuguese city. Other common features in holiday rentals in Porto with a sea view, include:

• Terraces
• Garden
• Swimming pool
• Parking

Be inspired in Porto

Porto is a coastal city in Northwest Portugal. This fantastic Portuguese city is well known for its river, The Douro, and its port wine production. The city has stately bridges like Luis I Bridge, old merchant houses, a medieval Ribeira (riverside) district with narrow cobbled streets and lovely cafes. The impressive 19th-century old stock market still keeps its glory and is known as Palácio de Bolsa. There are thousands of charms worth discovering in the oldest capital of Northern Portugal. A fantastic blend of history, culture, leisure and nightlife. Enjoy a fantastic time in Porto!

Create memories for a lifetime

Who are you going with? Yourself, with your other half, a group of friends or the family? Porto has fantastic experiences, both rural and urban, to discover the city and the countryside. Play golf, enjoy the wonderful beaches and discover the culture of this World Heritage Site. Intense and authentic, Porto is a city of exquisite architecture and great value. Uphill and downhill, you can explore the historical centre with its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque art, a concert hall in the Mercado Ferreira Borges and signature restaurants. Find family-friendly holiday letting in Porto and kickstart your fun-packed holiday!

Porto for history buffs

The town centre invites travellers to get lost around the narrow streets and enjoy the most interesting places in the city. If you do not have much time, there are visits that you cannot miss, such as the Bolsa Palace and Livraria Lello, São Bento railway station. Palacio de Cristal, Porto Sé Catedral, Episcopal Palace and Clérigos Tower are also worth a visit. If you wish to go deeper into local culture and history, you should know Porto has attractive museums, such as the Museo do Carro Eléctrico and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Portugal. Other museums include The Wine Museum and the Soares dos Reis Museum. If you book a holiday letting in Costa de Prata, ensure you take the 20-minute drive to Porto to experience its culture.

Porto for beach lovers

Porto has a wide range of beaches and enviable weather conditions. An ideal destination to spend a summer vacation combining tourism and relaxation. Besides being less crowded, they are an excellent escape from the classic crowded beaches we often find along the Spanish coast. The best beaches are found in Foz de Douro, a very exclusive area with great nightlife. If you go with children, the best option is the beaches of Vila Nova de Gaia, which have a more familiar and peaceful atmosphere and are awarded a blue flag. Gondarém Beach, Praia do Carneiro, Matosinhos Beach and Ingleses Beach are other small beaches to spend a fantastic day of sun, sand and the ocean. Alternatively, get a villa in Costa de Prata, Portugal’s silver coast with the best beaches for surfing. Costa de prata is only 25 minutes from Porto.

1. Visit the winery of Vila Nova de Gaia
2. Cais da Ribeira
3. Visit the church of São Francisco
4. Explore the trendy district of Poz de Douro
5. Get on a boat

1. Visit the winery of Vila Nova de Gaia

To the south of the city, in Vila Nova de Gaia, you can find most of the wineries in which the famous port wine has been produced for centuries. The difference with other wines lies in the brandy that is added to interrupt its fermentation, thus preserving the original sweetness of the grapes and a high level of alcohol. If you have a holiday rental in Porto, you can visit the many wineries to learn how the elaboration process is carried out and make a port wine tasting.

2. Cais da Ribeira

Porto’s riverside is a picturesque area with plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes lining it. From here, you can spot the famous Luís I Bridge and enjoy a nice coffee. This district has been spruced up in the last few years, and you can see ducks going through the arcades of a real maze of stairways and steep streets full of colourful facades. Old businesses and merchants' stories are part of this district, and you can discover more about them on the information boards in the area.

3. Visit the church of São Francisco

The church of São Francisco is the last Gothic monument in Porto. It was finished in 1425. Book a holiday letting in Porto and visit the church. Admire the redecorated interiors with lavish woodwork, old vaults, pillars and carved panels representing cherubs and foliage. You can admire the apse and the main entrance from the outside, with a rose window on the portal.

4. Explore the trendy district of Poz de Douro

Poz de Douro is where the river Douro enters the ocean. Stroll along the long promenade lined with palm trees and pines. You can see the Pergola da Foz, which the mayor put there in the 1930s. From the lighthouses that guided vessels for 120 years, you will find the perfect spot to photograph the mouth of the Douro into the ocean. Don’t forget to capture the strength of the sea crashing against the breakwater and creating impressive waves. Traditions meet modernity with all the new restaurants in the area and affordable holiday rentals in Porto. Catch the sunset during your dusk stroll. Can you think of anything more romantic?

5. Get on a boat

The Douro River travels from Castilla León to Porto to find the Atlantic Ocean. One of the best ways to enjoy this river is by taking a boat trip or a cruise. If you have a villa in Northern Portugal, you will be a few minutes drive from the Douro River. For an hour, you can enjoy a pleasant cruise with a guide telling you about the port warehouses and the main landmarks on the north bank. The story of the bridges of Porto is also very interesting. Luís I Bridge is quite famous, but Maria Pia Bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel, is too.