The Costa Verde is a very popular tourist area in Portugal covering the districts of the Minho and most of Douro Litoral which both have a number of Costa Verde Portugal holiday rentals available. It reaches north from the City of Porto to the Spanish border which is a short distance north of Viana do Castelo. In this area, visitors will find a large percentage of younger people. Inland, there are several historic and interesting cities, towns and villages that most visitors of the vacation rentals in Portugal make day trips to. Two Particularly important towns are Braga and Guimarães.

Tourists who visit Costa Verde Portugal holiday rentals have an excellent variety to select from including manor-houses and mansions, which serve as a unique way to enjoy the country’s tradition of hospitality. In addition to viewing amazing art of the region, it is recommended that visitors indulge in the abundant selection of gastronomy and local wines.

This area, which today is busy with tourists taking advantage of the Costa Verde Portugal holiday rentals, is where the country we know today as Portugal began settling. The first settlement is now the capital of the region, Braga. Braga is known for its many beautiful medieval buildings paired with a formidable castle.

Costa Verde also has a nice stretch of waterfront property on the west coast featuring the country’s second largest city, Porto. Porto is a highly industrialized city, though there are still many attractions for the tourists. There are a number of little resort areas along the coast by Porto which feature a wide selection of vacation rentals in Portugal.