Address

Rua Conego de Insuelas nº3 - Venade, Caminha, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Accommodation & Outdoor Amenities

The house has four suites with ensuite bathrooms and a bunkhouse, ideal for children served by a bathroom with shower.The kitchen is modern and equipped with Siemens appliances, beside which there is an equipped laundry.The living and dining room have large windows to the outside torn that confer the villa a great luminosity.The house has several gardens, fruit trees, vines and olive trees. The pool of 12 x 6 meters is covered with a pearly white tablet which gives a great glow reflected in the water. The table outside 5 meters in length is under the vineyards and is ideal for alfresco dining by candlelight.The property is flanked by gullies of water that once fed the mill nearby.

Local Amenities and Activities

Very well situated, close to Spain and near from the northern cities as Oporto, Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo, the villa is in the village of Venade, a perfect and calm place in the country that looks like Tuscany. Just 2 kilometers nearby there is a medieval town called Caminha, from the Roman times.Proudly situated opposite Spain at the mouth of the enchanting River Minho, this fortified border town where several battles were fought between Portugal and Spain is almost surrounded by water. There are delightful 15th and 16th century buildings near the main square - of particular interest is the Clock Tower Crenellated belonging to the medieval city walls. Standing on a tiny island in the middle of the estuary are the ruins of the fort of Ínsua, built to defend the entrance to the river in the fifteenth century. A daily ferry-boat links the two banks of the river (Portugal and Spain). Just 20 kilometers from Venade is Viana do Castelo was founded in the thirteenth century by D. Afonso III, the king of Portugal, under the name of Viana da Foz do Lima. Until the sixteenth century, the town belonged exclusively to the common people, and the nobility were forbidden to settle here. When its doors were finally opened, Viana was suddenly enriched with palaces, churches, convents and fountains forming a remarkable heritage that is well worth a visit. Nowadays, Viana is a lively fishing and ship-building port, famous for its winding streets and ancient monuments. Sitting comfortably between the Lima estuary and the base of rolling hills, the town is also noted for its pottery and regional handicrafts, most of which can be purchased in the Friday market. In the centre of town, Praca da Republica is one of the most handsome squares in Portugal, constructed in the 16th century. Cabedelo beach has been often described as one of the most beautiful in the whole country. Dancers, musicians and other celebrants, wearing traditional local costumes covered by traditional gold jewelry come from all over the country to take part in the four day party (3rd week of August), the most spectacular in Portugal. The bridge, one of the most important in the country, is from Eiffel.Ponte de Lima is at the centre of a rich farming region, where the famous vinho verde is produced. This is the area of the country where the greatest number of manor houses and palaces can be be found. The old centre of the town is a delight with its narrow streets and shops displaying their smoked hams and sausages. There is a wide choice of restaurants around the main square and along the river bank. In September, the town enjoys an event known as the Feiras Novas (New Fairs). This is the town festival, which includes a huge market, fireworks, a funfair, carnival costumes and a brass band competition. An excellent golf course is set on a hillside just outside town, while the surrounding countryside is superb for walkers.

Check in / Check out times

Check in: 14HCheck Out: 12H

Airports / Sea Ports / Other Transport

Porto Airport

Driving directions (from airport or sea port)

Follow highway A28, exit on the board Caminha / Vilar de Mouros until a roundabout, then enter in to a country road boardered by trees and go straight ahead toward 1 km than turn left at the sign Venade / Chão.

Distance from Porto Airport - 80 km

Policies & Disclaimers

30% on booking confirmation; due balance 30 days before arrival.