Spend an evening in one of the waterfront restaurants in Vila Praia de Âncora...
Watch the surfboarders with the rosy sun setting on the horizon behind them.
Casa do Picasso
Aspra, Vila Praia de Ancora, Costa Verde & Minho
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£ 1,198
PER WEEK
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 2 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Beach 2.6km
- Restaurant 1.7km
- Ground Floor: Entrance hall. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine). Sitting/dining room (TV, DVD, CD, fireplace) with French doors to covered terrace. Twin bedroom. Double bedroom. Bathroom. Principal double bedroom with French doors to terrace and en suite bathroom.
- Outside: Enclosed garden of lawns, covered and open terraces. Garden room with a selection of children’s toys (low ceiling). Barbecue. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool (7m x 3m).
Just 2.6km from the sweeping shoreline of dune backed sands that borders the coastal village of Vila Praia de Âncora, this picturesque home of local stone and typical blue shutters offers country cottage charm, a scenic rural outlook and pleasing proximity to the stunningly unspoilt coastline for which this region is famed.
Nestling sedately in the local hamlet of Aspra amongst a rustic landscape of woodland and orchards, Casa do Picasso enjoys an enticing location.
Whilst the lawned garden and stone paved terraces that encircle its attractive facades look out across a serene scene of gently undulating hills and fields dotted with local homes, the whitewashed fishing village of Vila Praia de Âncora is only 1.7km away. Here you will find fine fish restaurants, an essentially Portuguese atmosphere and a long golden beach that stretches southwards to meet that of Afife, a popular haunt for surfers.
When opting for days at home, the beautifully presented accommodation will be sure to charm with its open stone walls, beamed ceilings, wooden floors and welcoming ambience. With French doors leading from both the living area and principal bedroom to the dining terrace above the pool, it is also ideally suited for outdoor living.
Pricing & Availability
Additional Pricing Information
All Prices are per property, not per person.
Please note that all visitors, aged 16 and over, are required to pay a Tourist Tax of £9.13. We will add this amount to your booking.
Location of Casa do Picasso
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Casa do Picasso
Go early to the big Wednesday market in Caminha...
A joy just to wander around the stalls selling everything you can imagine and to watch the crowds shopping.
When it is time for a rest and a coffee find a café on the square Largo do Terreiro...
With its charming fountain, overlooked by a clock tower this is a delightful spot.
Take the car ferry from Caminha to A Guarda in Spain. Crossings are every hour and cost just a few euros....
A Guarda is known for having some of the best seafood in Galicia and you can also visit the nearby Santa Tecla mountain to see the stunning views.
Visit the Peneda-Gerês National Park an area of outstanding natural beauty...
Enjoy a day exploring one of the many hiking trails through the park. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like eagles and wild horses. If you're lucky you may even see otters.
Follow the Vinho Verde wine trail along the banks of the Minho...
The valley passes between undulating hills covered with the vines which produce the lightly sparkling and very tasty wine of the region.
Witness a local 'feste' (festival) in the harbour of Vila Praia de Ancora...
The fishermen take their Saint 'Senhora da Agonia' out to sea asking for her blessing upon their fishing nets and their boats for their sons who earn a living at the sea.
Set aside a day to visit the World Heritage city of Porto...
Visit the Planetarium to plot some of those stars you have been watching. Walk down the steep higgledy-piggledy, tiny streets that tumble down to the river Douro. Cross the iron bridge built by Monsieur Eiffel. Visit the port caves to try that famous drink. Then rest your feet and take the Open Top Tour bus for a fabulous view of all the best landmarks.
Sample the local port wine in the port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia...
Just the other side of the Douro river from Porto there are numerous lodges including Taylors, Sandeman's and Grahams and most of them offer tastings and tours.
For fantastic views over the lovely port of Viana do Castelo take the funicular to the church of Santa Luzia...
Climb the dome and look out from the very very top for fantastic views.
Spend a day in Ponte de Lima, one of Portugal's oldest towns spreading lazily along the tree-line banks of the river Lima...
This is a beautiful town, with fine buildings and pretty cobbled squares. Visit on a Monday morning and you may be fortunate enough to witness the local market, which is held on the sandy river beach every other week.
Play golf at the challenging 18 hole course Ponte de Lima...
Enjoy a post game dinner at the restaurant at the Axis hotel on site.
Spend a day lazing on the sands on the beach of the chic coastal village of Moledo...
When you feel the need for some refreshment, a number of smart snack bars lie just behind the beach and form the ideal setting for having a drink whilst looking out to sea and watching the world go by.
Hire Surfboards at Afife, a much sought after spot for keen surfers...
Take lessons at the surf school or simply relax on the sand and watch others ride the waves. Moledo is also a great place for surfing and kite surfing.
Explore the charming fortress town of Valença on the border and only a short drive north. ..
Drive through the ancient archway that leads the way through the impressive town walls to discover cobbled streets and a delightful range of local shops selling the beautifully embroidered linen and towels for which the town is famous.
Visit the little harbour of Vila Praia de Âncora...
For a gastronomic feast, be sure to buy some of the fresh fish you will see being landed there to cook on your barbecue at home.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Vila Praia de Âncora | 5 mins | |
| Moledo | 10 mins | |
| Viana do Castelo | 25 mins | |
| Ponte de Lima | 35 mins | |
| Braga | 1 Hr |
Beaches
| Praia dos Caldeirões | 5 mins | |
| Afife | 10 mins | |
| Carreço | 15 mins | |
| Foz do Minho | 15 mins | |
| Esposende | 40 mins |
Airports
| Porto | 50 mins | |
| Vigo | 1 Hr | |
| Santiago de Compostela | 2 Hrs | |
| A Coruña | 2 Hrs 30 mins |
Train Stations
| Ancora Praia | 8 mins |
