Where to book a holiday home in Central Portugal
Central Portugal is a region characterised by its diverse natural landscape and its historic towns and cities. From its mountainous interior to its extensive and scenic coastline with its abundance of beaches, Portugal is the ideal destination in which to book a holiday home.
Where to book a holiday rental or holiday home in Central Portugal
For a beach holiday there are many notable destinations in which visitors can rent a holiday house or holiday apartment in the region. In Caldas da Rahina in Beira, for example, the Foz do Arelho beach is situated beside the tranquil Óbidos Lagoon. Travellers who choose a holiday house in Sintra can avail themselves of the Grande, Magoito, Maçãs and Adraga beaches all of which have golden sands and pure Atlantic waters and offer a wide variety of water sports. Alternatively, you could stay at a holiday rental in Nazare, a resort known for its surfing and vibrant nightlife. Beyond the beaches visitors staying at holiday apartments in Central Portugal can visit the Serra da Estrela Natural Park where the Vodafone Ski Resort offers excellent winter sports facilities. Book a holiday house at Castanheira de Pera to visit Praia das Rocas, Portugal's largest wave pool. The region's other attractions include the Museu do Ar in Sintra,dedicated to the history of aviation,andthe historic city of Coimbra, whose cathedral is one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in Portugal.
The best time to visit Central Portugal
It is probably better to book your holiday rental outside of the peak summer months. May, June and September still have plenty of sunshine for a beach holiday. In May the wild flowers are beginning to bloom and in September the landscape begins to take on the glorious colours of autumn. Central Portugal is a great destination to book a holiday home for a beach holiday but with its fascinating cities and snowy mountains you can have a great holiday in the region at any time of the year.
The top rated locations in Região Centro
Neighbouring holiday regions Região Centro
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Nazaré, Região Centro
Holiday home for max. 6 adults + 2 children
Property no. 2148045
from USD 1,383for 1 weekApprox. 120 m², 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, sandy beach approx. 20 m, sea/lake view -
Atalaia, Região Centro
Holiday home for max. 0 adults + 6 children
Property no. 2165592
from USD 1,659for 1 weekApprox. 300 m², 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, sandy beach approx. 1 km, sea approx. 600 m, private pool, sea/lake view -
Sao Jacinto, Região Centro
Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
Property no. 3412747
from USD 657for 1 weekApprox. 56 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, cable TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, concrete beach approx. 52 m, sea approx. 1.7 km, sea/lake view -
Sao Martinho do Porto, Região Centro
Holiday home for max. 4 persons
Property no. 3431600
from USD 1,492for 1 weekApprox. 160 m², 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets are allowed (on request), cable TV, Wifi, washing machine, dishwasher, sandy beach approx. 500 m, sea approx. 200 m, private pool, sea/lake view