Nearest Airport
: Porto
at 81
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry
: Santander
at 700
Kilometres
Nearest Train
: Âncora Praia
at 3
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
: A28
at 4.5
Kilometres
Nearest Beach
: Gelfa
at 700
Metres
Nearest Barpub
: Gelfa
at 700
Metres
Nearest Restaurant
: Gelfa
at 700
Metres
Overlooking the dunes and just a few hundred metres to a nice sandy beach, at the edge of a pine forest, with views across a wide bay, this is the heart of the Costa Verde. Vila Praia de Âncora, with full amenities, is a pleasant stroll away along a wooden walkway across the dunes. And the whole region - a mix of fishing villages, summer tourist resorts, historic towns, quaint mountain villages and lush green countryside is easily accessible by car or train. World Heritage Porto is less than 1 hour away, and Spain is even closer. Beautiful unspoiled scenery, clean sandy beaches, dozens of great restaurants, a simple rural way of life almost forgotten in other parts of Europe and a pristine environment (clean air, clean water, little traffic or noise pollution, very few tourists) make this area ideal for a stress-free, relaxing holiday. Gelfa is far removed from the bustle of modern life and yet there's plenty to do nearby. The villa is on the edge of a tiny beachside hamlet which - along with the beach - has seen some recent up-market development and it's a very desirable place to be. The villa is in a cul-de-sac of half a dozen houses, and immediately facing the dunes and the beach, where there's a great fish restaurant and bar. In the other direction are the famous surf beaches of Afife, and all along the coast many more beaches to suit all.
tastes. A new motorway network nearby also provides easy access to the whole region, from World Heritage Porto to Galicia in Spain and inland to Braga and the Gerês National Park - one of Europe's last great wilderness environments. A great location for relaxing on the beach or for touring around exploring to mountains and countryside.
