Holiday House in Costa Verde, Northern Portugal:

Walking, Swimming, Golf, Gastronomy, Site visits.

Ponte de Lima, Costa Verde: The River Lima is crossed at this point by a Roman bridge that gave its name to this very ancient and very beautiful town. 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 are to be found, many of them offering accommodation to tourists under the system of Turismo de Habitação. Every fortnight, this traditional town is brought to life when a huge and lively fair that dates back to the Middle Ages is held on the banks of the river. This same stretch of sand is also the site for another traditional event held in June, known as the "Vaca das Cordas" (when ropes are tied around the horns of a bull, which is then led onto the sand to "fight" with the local population). In September, the town once again bursts into life with the jolly event known as the Feiras Novas (New Fairs). This is the town festival, which includes a huge market and fireworks.

National Park Peneda-Gerês: This was the first protected area to be founded in Portugal in 1971 and it is the only national park in the country. Having once been the home of the brown bear and the mountain goat, Peneda-Gerês is today one of the last refuges of the great predators, such as the wolf and the royal eagle. Peneda-Gerês is of particular note because it is the only National Park in existence in Portugal. Founded in 1971, it covers an area of 72,000 hectares and has an extraordinary diversity of climate, envirorunents and scenery, comprising the transition zone between the Mediterranean and Euro-Siberian regions Because of this, flora and fauna are found that are rare or non existent in other parts of the country. Thanks to the heavy rainfall, there is a very dense hydrographic network, with the most important rivers; being the Peneda and Castro Laboreiro, Lima, Homem, Gerês, Fafião, Cabril and Cávado. Six dams have also been built in the area of the Park.

The rental rates for this property are quoted in EUR per property per week.

Extra bed for child (00-14 years) available, free of charge. Booking conditions: 30% with reservation, balance must be paid 35 days before arrival.