Countryside Villa near Porto  

Tucked in the green outskirts of Paredes (Parada de Todeia), this countryside villa sits a short drive from Porto. It’s about 4 minutes from Paco da Sousa Church, 6 minutes from the Pista do Kartódromo de Baltar, roughly 18.5 miles from Porto Historic Center and close to Bolhão Market. Nearby points of interest include Dragão Stadium, Municipal Lavandeira Park and the Real Companhia Velha cellars.

A family-friendly villa with a private, no-neighbors feel and city-center access in Parada de Todeia. Air-conditioned rooms feature a full kitchen with full-size fridge/freezer and oven, a microwave, a separate sitting area, flat-screen TV with cable, and a furnished balcony or patio. Weekly housekeeping keeps things tidy.

Splash in the outdoor pool, soak in the hot tub, or hit the 24-hour fitness center. Kids and big kids can enjoy the arcade/game room and indoor playrooms, while picnic and barbecue areas set the scene for al fresco hangs. Onsite laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage and concierge services add practical comfort. Free self-parking and an optional roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Parking and concierge services help with logistics during longer stays.

There’s an on-site restaurant plus picnic and barbecue areas for casual meals. Venture into nearby Porto or visit local cellars for regional Portuguese wines and flavors.