Inside a small rural estate, Casa Torre do Galo is a traditional country, located 5 Km from Viana do Castelo, in Santa Marta de Portuzelo. This small town is famous for its folklore, gastronomy and its local festivities that take place on the second week-end of August. Distance to beach: 6 Km. Porto is 70 Km distant, and to the spanish border is 50 Km.

In its grounds there are two cottages and the main house, amidst extensive gardens and shaded terraces. Guest share a beautiful swimming pool.

In the main house, a semi-dettached first floor apartment with separate entrance is available. It consists of 4 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin, 2 single2), 2 bathrooms, living room with TV, fireplace and sleeping couch, dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. A cozy shaded terrace with BBQ is to be found on the ground floor, in front of the old winepress. This apartment shares the swimming pool and has a private parking place.

Sleeps up to 6 adults and 1 child.
 

Situated at the mouth of the river Lima, Viana do Castelo was founded in the thirteenth century by D. Afonso III, king of Portugal, who, in an attempt to gain popular support, decided that this place should be destined exclusively for the use of the common people and declared that the nobility could not settle there. This fertile valley had already been much appreciated by the Romans, who reached here quite easily but then drew back, as, on encountering the River Lima, they thought that they had discovered the mythological River Lethe, known as the river of Oblivion, since anyone who crossed it would inevitably lose their memory.

Viana do Castelo gained in importance during the period of the great Maritime Discoveries (in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries) primarily as a shipyard and seaport, but also as a source of the crews that manned the ships setting sail to discover unknown lands.

Today it enjoys a rich architectural heritage and its many monuments are best admired as a whole from the top of Monte de Santa Luzia, which provides a spectacular view over the mouth of the River Lima and the Atlantic Ocean.
Amongst the particular highlights of this region are its folklore, its brightly-coloured, typical costumes and the extremely popular religious festivals and other festivities, particularly those that are held in August in honour of Nossa Senhora da Agonia and are considered to be the most spectacular in the whole of Portugal.

Viana do Castelo also has a rich and varied local handicraft industry, with its ceramics (everyday pottery articles), embroidery and goldsmith's work being particularly sought after.
 

Cabedelo is the closest and better known Viana do Castelo beach, on the other side of the river Lima. Surrounded by a pine wood, you will find there everything you need, from restaurants, disco, bars and shopping to camping sites and apartments for rent. There is a ferryboat to cross the river to town and back, also bus.

Carreço is one of the most beautiful beaches of Viana do Castelo. Dominated by the lighthouse of Montedor, Carreço is a blessing of nature, with its rocks over the sea, pinewoods, fields and village, all together. If you like nature, this is the beach to look for.
 

The apartment comprises 4 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 2 single. The property also has 1 single sofa bed located in the in the living room. This gives room for up to 7 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The apartment has 2 bathrooms for your party's use.

The apartment has television.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this apartment.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The apartment is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool, a garden, a patio area, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The apartment is right beside swimming, fishing, walking, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Close to the apartment you will find a beach, boat hire, wind surfing, horse riding, historic sites, a museum.

Within easy reach of the apartment you will find ...nothing specified.

The apartment is....

70 km from Porto airport.
5 km from Viana do Castelo.
6 km from beach.
50 km from Spanish border.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

7 days.

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10 AM

Patrick says: "Spacious and comfortable, excellent balcony, beautiful garden and swimming pool. Handy for bakery next door and small supermarket in village. Host (Mr Mesquita) could not have been more helpful or done more to make us feel at home. His birthday celebration was a highlight of our holiday. He and his family also provided invaluable assistance when we had an unfortunate car accident 40 miles away from our apartment. Strongly recommend if you fancy a trip to this part of the world."

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