Villa Castanheiro Portugal

Villa Castanheiro is an incredibly spacious property, inside and out. It enjoys a fabulous elevated position in the hills outside of Caminha enjoying exceptional sea and river views. With a huge garden and terraces, the property is totally secluded and offers guests total relaxation in peaceful, natural surroundings. There are several stunning beaches within a very short drive of the villa. With four bedrooms, the villa can sleep up to ten guests in modern comfort.
Villa Esqueiro is within easy reach of many of the Minho’s treats. The Minho boasts picture postcard landscapes with dreamy river scenes, dramatic mountains, rolling vineyards, stunning historic towns, dramatic Atlantic beaches, mysterious archaeological sites and ancient religious monuments. The region hosts wonderful events including the colourful weekly market at Barcelos, carnivals in Viana do Castelo and many religious festivals that have everyone dancing and eating in the streets. The Lima and Minho rivers idle through a succession of pretty towns offering glorious panoramic scenery and exciting water adventures. The whole region enjoys delicious local wines including Ponte de Lima’s famous vinho verde and fantastic gastronomic meals. Caminha is a true delight with a stunning town square boasting its famous clock tower and the ancient Town Hall, noteworthy churches and chapels and a wonderful selection of delicious eateries. From Caminha train station, guests can travel to Vigo in Spain or south to Viana do Castelo. There is a daily ferry linking Caminha to Galicia.
Villa Castanheiro is built over two floors with sun drenched light and airy rooms. The interiors are tastefully furnished and decorated with the colour palettes mostly neutral. There is quite a lot of grey, stone and white and the occasional vibrant colour pop. The modern kitchen enjoys wooden cabinetry, grey worktops and splashbacks and a good array of appliances for your self-catering stay. It is connected to the generous living room and the terrace for alfresco dining. There is a separate laundry room. The living room is very comfortable with plenty of seating and a television for your enjoyment. There is also a dining room with modern artwork and doors opening to the terrace. Also on the ground floor are three bedrooms. Two are twins that share a shower room. The last enjoys twin beds but also has two single pull out beds which are ideal for children. Guests staying in this room have use of an adjacent shower room.
The master bedroom is upstairs with a comfy double bed, gorgeous sea views, a balcony and a smart bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and an overhead shower. Also upstairs is another living room with sofas and chairs, a great space for children to chill out at the end of a busy day. The balcony here offers superb, uninterrupted sea views.
The villa’s garden is very well-maintained and very mature. There are many spots to enjoy a chilled glass of wine and the spectacular sea views and children are happy with the entertainment provided in the form of football nets and the games in the cottage which include table football. The swimming pool is a very generous size at 11m x 5m and is surrounded by loungers. Villa Castanheiro is located one hour from Porto International Airport, just 1.8 km from the old Roman town of Caminha. It is 25 minutes from the delightful historic town of Viana do Castelo. The Minho’s fabulous beaches are just moments away. The ancient town of Caminha is located near the mouth of the River Minho which separates Portugal and Spain. This characterful town boasts many historical buildings including the 12th century national monument, Torre do Relogio de Caminha. This is the clock tower which forms part of the old city walls. You can climb to the top of the tower to enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the town. The lively main town square, the Praca Conselheiro Silva Torres, boasts many cafes and restaurants and an interesting fountain which used to supply drinking water for the town. The 16th century Igreja da Misericordia was once a hospital and hostel for pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. The grandest church is the Igreja Matriz at the end of Rua Direita. It boasts some incredible tiles from the seventeenth century. A ferry connects the two banks of the River Minho plus there are bridges further along the river. The delightful Spanish town of Tui can be found on the northern side of the Minho River. It boasts a beautiful historic centre and an excellent range of gourmet dining as well as excellent shops. Tui is located south of the Pontevedra province sitting opposite the Portuguese town of Valenca. The towns are connected by a nineteenth century bridge. Valenca do Minho is located on the hillside overlooking the left bank of the Minho and on the main road that links the Spanish Santiago de Compostela with Porto. Tourists flock to the town to buy embroidered tablecloths and sheets, the speciality of the town.
Visitors staying at Villa Castanheiro are moments away from magnificent beaches, some wild and boasting incredible surf and others more sheltered. The beautiful Foz do Minho Beach is located next to the River Minho, a wonderful area of magnificent natural beauty, fine golden sands and delightful walking trails. It is fantastic for windsurfing. Just around the corner is another sandy wonder, Praia do Camarido followed by Praia de Moledo and Vila Praia de Ancora which is roughly ten minutes from the villa. At the mouth of the Minho River are the ruins of the Fort of Insua stand on a tiny island in the middle of the estuary, originally built in the fifteenth century to defend the entrance to the river. The island was inhabited by monks from the 14th century.
Villa Castanheiro’s surrounding countryside and rivers are fabulous, brimming with Camarido pine trees and picturesque walking trails with stunning views. Miardouro da Fraga is an amazing viewpoint with exceptional panorama of the Minho River and the surrounding landscape. Another fabulous viewpoint is at Santo Antao. The Serra D’Arga Mountain offers sensational vistas as well as picturesque natural lagoons and waterfalls which eventually lead to the golden sands of Vila Praia de Ancora. Visitors also enjoy horse riding, rafting and canoeing and golf on an excellent 18-hole course nestled in the hills outside the Roman town of Ponte de Lima, roughly 40 minutes drive away.
Ponte de Lima is one of the most characterful and picturesque towns of Northern Portugal. It sits on the southern banks of the Lima River. The location has been the main river crossing since the Romans constructed a bridge in 1AD. There is a delightful array of ancient houses, grand religious buildings, pretty plazas and museums. There are also a number of colourful flower gardens and the town is surrounded with beautiful natural scenery. Ponte de Lima is an excellent centre for adventure activities such as the Ecovia cycling route, kayaking along the Lima River, river bathing in Labruja, mountain biking or hiking in the Serra D’Arga or birdwatching in the Lagoas de Bertiandos.
Viana do Castelo is one of Portugal’s many hidden gems. It boasts 19th century boulevards, narrow lanes lined with splendid Manueline houses, spacious plazas, beautiful churches, a gorgeous riverfront, excellent restaurants and cafes and its hill-perched giant 1909 basilica Santa Luzia Church. You can reach the basilica by climbing the steps, taking the car or riding the funicular. From the top, visitors delight in a gob-smacking view over the town, rated the world’s third most beautiful panorama by the National Geographic Magazine. The town also boasts St Mary the Great’s Cathedral built in the fifteenth century. As well as offering architectural grandeur, Viana do Castelo also offers seaside charm. A little ferry takes you to the magnificent Cabadelo Beach where you can kite surf, bask in the Portuguese sunshine and wander along the wooden promenade. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!