my secret beach...

Carefully renovated fisherman’s cottage with two bedrooms, located in the heart of one of the most picturesque fishing villages in the North of Portugal. Two bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Sheltered outdoor patio with hammock and garden furniture. Annexe with laundry area and space for pets to stay, opening out onto the patio. Free use of bicycles for guests. Fully-equipped kitchen with hob, oven, microwave and fridge. Living room with TV. Rented as a whole house including sole use of the patio. The friendly owners, who only live 5 minutes away, are available to help with any questions or queries during the stay. Airport and metro transfers available (maximum of 4 passengers). -Vila Chã is a typical picturesque fishing village with excellent fish and seafood restaurants. -Fishmarket 100 m away -The cottage is located 20 m from a beautiful sandy beach. -Stunning coastal cycle and foot path, ‘Ecovia’, is accessible from right outside the cottage. The path is mostly made up of wooden boardwalk which meanders along the coast over dunes and through villages. -Mindelo Nature and Ornithological Reserve is just 3 km away. Travelling by bicycle along the beautiful coastal path or ‘Ecovia’, the following places are easily accessible: -Vila do Conde, historic riverside and seaside town (7 km) -Angeiras, picturesque fishing village with some of the best fish and seafood restaurants in the country (4 km) -Matosinhos, the cosmopolitan fishing capital of the North, now a trendy place for young professionals to live, with an expansive beach, surf schools, great restaurants and nightlife. -Porto, with its museums, fabulous sightseeing, UNESCO world heritage riverfront, Port cellars, restaurants, bars and nightlife (24 km) -Transport nearby: taxi, bus and metro. -Petrol station 3 km away. -Porto Airport 18 km away - VC FASHION OUTLET (one of the largest fashion outlets in Portugal) is only 3 km away. -Restaurants, bakeries, chemist and museum within 500m of the cottage. ATM at 100m -Iron Age settlement, Castro de S. Paio is 1.8 km away. -Vila do Conde (7 km away) , historic riverside and seaside town complete with museums, a stunning convent, restaurants, bars, weekly market (Fridays) and great selection of shops and supermarkets. -Porto, Portugal’s vibrant second city is just 24 km away and easily-accessible by metro or car. With its UNESCO world heritage riverfront and unique atmosphere, the city is packed with museums, culture, restaurants, bars and amazing sightseeing.