Holiday apartment for max. 5 adults + 2 children
Vila Nova de Gaia, Costa Verde Portugal, Portugal

Exclusive Penthouse apartment with beautiful sea views, 3 Pools, 3 bedrooms (1 suite) within a Gated Community, offers you all the luxury amenities and combines beach, nature and Oporto / Porto city. You are only 1 min walk away to the beautiful Oporto beaches (Blue flag Beaches) or to the Bus stop (Bus 906) and 30 min. by bus from Porto (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage).

The apartment overlooks Madalena Beach which is very quiet, safe and a pleasant place. The local large sandy beach, with some rocky areas and calm sea, is complemented by wooden walkways which are attractive options for biking or long promenades. 

You'll find everything to make your vacation pleasurable... sun, romantic sunsets, EEC blue flag beaches, pedestrian walkways, cycle tracks, an endless variety of water sports, fresh and salt-water fishing, nature tourism, restaurants, shopping,... the list goes on! Beach bars, sidewalk cafes, bars, nightclubs and restaurants provide interesting activities for all tastes. For golf enthusiasts, there are 3 golf courses nearby.

Properly legalized for local accommodation in the Council of Tourism, “Turismo de Portugal, IP.”. Registration Number: 2191 / AL

Informations:

* Supermarket only 10 min. walk.

* Smoking allowed only in the terrace.

* From the airport to the apartment you can choose: the public transport, go by car or request Arrival / departure transfers (extra charge). Transfer airport (on request, payable on location, must be ordered).

We offer you all the comforts of a luxury home on a total living area of 284 m2. Your holiday Penthouse decorated with exquisite taste and count on: 

Short description

A stylish lounge and dining room (70 sqm) with exceptional view of Atlantic Ocean.3 sunny and spacious bedrooms each one with LCD TV and with access onto a flower-filled and furnished Balcony. 3 separate dining areas (an Informal sunny Dining Room, Formal Dining Room, and an Al Fresco on the Terrace). 3 Bathrooms (1 en-suite) + 1 guest toilet.1 Complete kitchen with luxury equipment.Other rooms : Informal Meals room, Laundry room

Living room

This spacious Salon (70 sq. m.) with plenty of natural light, high ceilings and luxuriously decorations includes Formal Dining Room and Comfortable Lounge and offers lovely views over Ocean and Beach. Stylish lounge with a fireplace, an Smart TV. Plus access onto a private furnished terrace. 7 person can sleep in 1 single beds (80x200 cm).

Bedroom 1

Luxury Suite - Spacious Master bedroom suite with Queen Size bed (160x200 cm), sitting area, LCD TV. A travel cot (for 1 child under 3 years old) can be offered in the room.

Bedroom 2

Premium Room (King Size bed or two Twin beds) - the beds can be adjusted as a King Size bed (180x200 cm) or as 2 twin beds (90x200 cm). A travel cot (for 1 child under 2 years old) can be offered in the room.

Bedroom 3

Charming room - This room has a library and a writing desk and can be used as an Office room. If you wish used it as a bedroom the beds can be adjusted as: 1 Queen Size bed (160x200 cm) or 1 single size bed (80x200 cm). Or, if you wish can be adjust as a children /toddler /baby bedroom.

Private furnished terrace, Al Fresco on the Terrace. flower-filled and furnished Balcony

Gated community amenities at your disposal (shared use): semi-Olympic Swimming Pool and children's pool with solarium, Indoor Swimming Pool, Gym room, Squash court, garden, 24 hour doorkeeper, free parking place and 2 parking places in the Underground Garage.

Garden and outdoor

Garden facilities: Garden furniture provided

On-site leisure facilities (shared use): 2 Outdoor swimming pools (1 Adults & 1 Children)

Separate fitness room, Indoor Swimming pool.

Indulge in the lavish comforts: central heating, double sliding doors, washing machine, ironing equipment, 3 hair dryer, bed linens and towels, TV Cable channels, 3 Smart TVs and 2 LCD TVs, Internet, WiFi internet connectiom, and 2 car garage underground.

For families with babies, toddlers and young children we offer a Baby/toddler friendly home to ensure everyone has a great holiday. We will gladly provide you free of charge 2 infant cot with complete equipment, for 2 infant up to the age of 2 years.

• Baby package: travel cot/crib (60x120) w/ linens & cover; high chair, child tableware; bath tub, towels and changing table; safety - child night light, sound baby monitor, safety gate, finger protections; playpen, rocking chair, pushchair, baby toys, sand/beach toys, baby chair for the bicycle - included, must be ordered;Suitable for toddlers & children (child bed, safety gate, socket protector, high chair, toddler toys, sand/beach toys, 1 child bike etc.), free of charge, must be ordered;Beach towels, beach umbrella, beach windscreen... 

Other amenities included (free), but must be ordered: up to 6 adult bikes + 1 child bike, Beach towels.

Free Cleaning (excluding Sunday and Public holidays):

# For stays of 5 nights or more cleaning 3 hours with change of bath towels.

# For stays of 8 nights or more cleaning 4 hrs with change of linen & bath towels. 

On arrival we provide a Welcome/Starter basket. Toiletry Starter Pack is also provided.

Service benefits

Service facilities (may incur additional costs): Transfer service, extra cleaning service, Chef at home, Pre-stocking grocery service, Surf lessons

Location description: The apartment overlooks Madalena Beach which is very quiet, safe and a pleasant resort at Vila Nova de Gaia, just 20 meters away from Madalena Beach, a short 20 minute drive from Porto Airport (OPO) Francisco Sá Carneiro.

The large sandy Madalena Beach is in two parts, north and south. This is a popular beach which is easily accessed and has good surfing conditions. The south beach is the rockier of the two beaches. An EEC Blue Flag Beach, it has lifeguards on duty in beach season. Madalena itself is packed with great restaurants and bars/esplanades. Several family friendly beaches are located within an easy walk of our beach house and offer fantastic water sports facilities.

Gaia has many other interesting places. Afurada known for its fishing traditions and the feast in honor of St. Peter celebrated every year on the first weekend of July. The Park of Dunes, about 15 km of walkway along the Atlantic coast, along the beaches (all blue flag) with their very own natural wealth and therapeutic characteristics recognized. And the biological Park, Parque da Lavandeira, the Litoral Station of Aguda –Fisheries Museum, Park & Zoo S. Ignatius, Capela de Bom Jesus, Chapel of the Lord of Stone, the monastery and the Monastery of Grijó Pedroso.

Other leisure facilities: Beach, Swimming, Safe Swimming Beaches, Beach facilities, Surfing, kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Bodyboard, Diving fishing, Fishing, Paragliding, Tennis, Horseback Riding and Walking (Beach wooden boardwalk - Lavadores Beach to Espinho).

On river coast from the Douro river estuary to Port Wine Cellars, Jogging track, Cycling, Roller blading, Nature tourism. Beach bars w/ esplanade, Restaurants, Sidewalk cafes, Good nightlife, small shops.

Golf - Oporto Golf Club, Club golf Miramar and Golf Quinta Nó do Fojo.

Surrounding

Nearby sports facilities : Bike tours, Fishing, Football area, Golf course, Riding possibilities, Sailing, Sport center, Squash, Surfing, Tennis

Surrounding 1

Excursion possibilities : Boat trips, Port Wine Cellars, Panoramic Oporto Tour, Oporto by night with Fado show and dinner, Trip down the Douro Valley (Day Trip to Douro), Minho tour (Guimarães, Braga), Aveiro and Coimbra Tour...

Other Attractions to Discover: Guimarães 61 km, Braga 63 km, Coimbra 94 km, Douro valley (UNESCO world heritage) 95 km, Viana do Castelo 105 km, Aveiro 67 km, Lisboa 315 km.

Cultural attractions to discover: Oporto (Old Town) 8 km; Vila Nova de Gaia ("ribeira" or waterfront with the Port Wine Cellars) 7 km; São Pedro Afurada (picturesque fishing village) 6 km; Aguda (fishing village) 6 km; Guimarães 61 km, Braga 63 km, Amarante 69 km, Douro Valley (UNESCO World Heritage) 95 km, Barcelos 63 Km, Aveiro 67 km, Coimbra 94 km.