Spacious villa near sandy beaches, featuring modern facilities, private pool, and expansive grounds.
Everything you could want in a villa!
“Brilliant facilities, including indoor games room (with pool, table tennis and football memorabilia) outdoor pool, gym, tennis courts and soccer field (with rackets, balls and other equipment provided). 5 spacious double bedrooms (4 ensuites), all wi...”
“Brilliant facilities, including indoor games room (with pool, table tennis and football memorabilia) outdoor pool, gym, tennis courts and soccer field (with rackets, balls and other equipment provided). 5 spacious double bedrooms (4 ensuites), all wi...”
Situated within a tranquil community, this generously sized and contemporary villa boasts proximity to the sprawling sandy beaches of Esposende, reachable on foot. The villa's expansive dimensions are adorned with tasteful decorations and furnishings of notable quality.
The inside exudes an elevated design standard, adorned with elegantly chosen furnishings that provide comfortable seating. Alongside the private swimming pool, guests are granted access to a tennis court, a compact 5-a-side football field - an enjoyable feature for children and adults - and a volleyball court.
The villa remains pleasantly cool, thanks to full air conditioning. The historic fishing village of Esposende is approximately 3,000 meters away, where an assortment of shops and restaurants await alongside a splendid beach flanked by sand dunes. Within a mere 5-minute stroll, the Quinta da Barca golf course beckons. For those inclined towards equestrian pursuits, a horse riding centre lies just a 5-minute drive away. The urban centre of Oporto can be reached within 30 minutes by car, with its historic district classified as a World Heritage Site.
Regarding accommodation, the ground floor encompasses a contemporary fully-fitted kitchen with a dining area that opens up to the front garden. The spacious living and dining area offers inviting seating and has satellite TV, a DVD player, a video, and a music centre. French windows lead out to the pool area. Additionally, there is a twin bedroom with doors opening onto the front garden and an adjoining double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, which also opens to the pool area. A guest toilet, laundry room, and garage complete this level.
Moving to the upper level, you'll find a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and TV, a twin with an ensuite bathroom, and the master double bedroom. The master bedroom features an ensuite bathroom, a TV, and a private balcony overlooking the swimming pool.
The outdoor space features a private gated pool measuring 12 by 5 meters, with depths ranging from 1.10 to 2.20 meters. For sports enthusiasts, the villa offers a tennis court, volleyball net, and a 5-a-side football ground. The well-maintained extensive gardens feature charming palm trees and a designated barbecue area, ideal for outdoor gatherings.
What Oliver loves...
The villa is located within a quiet community, making it ideal for families
It's just a short drive to the beautiful beaches at Esposende
The outside space is extensive, with swimming pool, terrace and lawned sports areas
Huge kitchen/dining area for cooking, socialising and eating together
What you should know
A housekeeper lives on the estate in a separate cottage, but the villa is entirely independent and private
The swimming pool is only partially fenced, so take care with younger children
Despite other properties being close by, the villa is not overlooked and the garden is well-screened
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of Moradia Marinhas
Beach Nearby
<1hr to Airport
Outstanding Landscapes
The resort town of Esposende is approximately 3 km from the villa and is the best place for doing your food shops as well as for enjoying days out. Its unique location on the Costa Verde sees the Cávado River estuary bordering the beach, meaning a range of water sports are on offer in Esposende. Try surfing or paddleboarding on the ocean waves or take a kayak down the river to see the natural beauty of the area in all its glory.
Take a nature walk down towards the river estuary where you can bird watch or take advantage of the wonderful coastal views from viewing platforms along the trail. If you prefer keeping your feet on dry land and like more energetic activities, go horse riding or mountain biking through the Minho countryside.
Within Esposende town centre are a number of cultural attractions to explore. The Maritime Museum tells the story of the community's fishing heritage and Esposende Museum also features exhibitions detailing the town's links to the sea. Igreja Matriz de Esposende is well worth a visit too, with the church featuring wonderful Baroque details inside and out.
Just under a 30-minute drive will take you to the town of Barcelos that's famous for the national symbol of the cockerel and you'll see ceramic examples of them almost wherever you go. There's also a fascinating ceramics museum that will explain the legend behind these quirky town features. Admire the diverse sculptures that are dotted all around the museum and try your hand at making your own piece of pottery when you take part in a workshop.
The Region
Please be aware that the location tab shown on the website is not based on the property's exact location; therefore, all location amenities are an approx of facilities, restaurants, and villages/towns you might find around the property. The property's exact location will be provided to you before arrival and might come along with some recommendations about the area and what to visit.
ABOUT MINHO
The areas of Minho extend from the Spanish border in the north, south to Porto and east to the mountains of Vila Real. It is a green and fertile area of rolling hills encompassing the great rivers Minho, Lima and Douro, and the National Park of Peneda Geres. The countryside of the region is typified by long, sandy beaches bordered by pine woods, picturesque villages nestling among vine-covered hills, and historic towns such as Amarante, Guimaraes, Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo.
The area encompasses a range of postcard-worthy landscapes and features that could almost be Portugal in microcosm: dreamy river scenes, high mountains, rolling vineyards, beautiful historic towns, dramatic Atlantic beaches, ancient religious foundations and mysterious archaeological sites.
Then there's the bold, sharp and fruity Vinho Verde to consider. This young wine is fashioned from the fruit of kilometres of vineyards that wind along rivers, over foothills and into Minho mountain villages.
But while you're enjoying one of our fantastic villas in Minho, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we've put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!
