Villa Vieira  

Just outside Viana do Castelo in Alvarães — nature and beaches on your doorstep. The villa sits about 8 km from Viana do Castelo center, a short drive from Amorosa Beach, Cabedelo Beach and Gil Eannes, and roughly 33 miles from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.

This spacious vacation home has a terrace with mountain views, a private balcony, a cozy living room with fireplace and warm, homely décor. Spread over five bedrooms with an equipped kitchen and two bathrooms (one with a hot tub and bidet), rooms include satellite TV and DVD player. The property is family-friendly and accessible, with an elevator, laundry and safe-deposit facilities, and staff who speak Spanish, Italian and French.

Dip in the indoor pool or the outdoor pool, soak in the hot tub, or grab free bikes for a coastal ride. Guests can play billiards, use the picnic and barbecue areas, enjoy playrooms for kids, and access a shared kitchen; free private parking is on site. A diving club is nearby for water-sport fans — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head for the sand.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and there’s a shared kitchen if you prefer to cook. Groceries can be delivered for nights in, and barbecue facilities make casual meals easy and social.