A holiday home in Beira for a typically Portuguese experience
Once part of the six traditional provinces or comarcas of Portugal, today Beira is one of Portugal's most influential wine regions. Located in Central Portugal, Beira's towering mountain ranges, stark wilderness and lush vineyards along with a profusion of holiday homes, holiday rentals, holiday apartments and holiday houses make it a consummate vacation choice for families.
Land of Wine
Spread across Portugal's central provinces of Beira Alta, Beira Baixa, and Beira Litoral, this region is home to a number of prestigious vineyards such as Dão, Bairrada, Beira Interior, Távora-Varosa and Encostas d'Aire. Take your pick from red, white, sparkling or fortified wines to try at the local wineries. Aromatic wines come from the dominant red grapes of Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro, while the late-ripening, pungent Baga is found in the clay soils of Bairrada. White grapes such as Siriam, Arinto, Malvasia Fina and Rabo de Ovelha are favourites too. The staff at most holiday apartments, holiday houses and holiday rentals can make suggestions on wine selections.
Culture and Adventure
The landscapes of Beira vary dramatically as they spread over the Atlantic coast to the borders of Spain. While the peaks of the Serra da Estrela in DOC Dão attract cyclists and hikers, the DOC Bairrada region that stretches to the beaches of the Atlantic coast beckons to watersports enthusiasts. Equipment is easy to hire here. The region's lengthy border with Spain provides access to 900-year old castles and fortresses. The city of Coimbra sits on a hill above the Rio Mondego and houses the country’s oldest university. Other points of interest include Portugal’s most extensive Roman site, Conímbriga, the castle at Montemor-o-Velho, the forests of Bucaco and the atmospheric spa town of Luso. Beira's mountain villages have resisted the onslaught of modernity, and they are home to several traditional rituals and mountain festivals. Leitão à Bairrada (suckling pig), wild boar, goat, sausage, and the DOC Serra da Estrela soft sheep’s cheese are featured on most dinner tables.
Rent a holiday home in Beiras to experience quintessential Portugal.
The top rated locations in the region Beira
Neighbouring holiday regions Beira
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Sanguedo, Beira
Holiday home for max. 10 persons
Approx. 270 m², 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Complete WLAN coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. 10 km, sea approx. 12 km, pool -
Torreira, Beira
Holiday apartment for max. 10 persons
Approx. 140 m², 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets are allowed (on request), cable TV, Complete WLAN coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, sandy beach approx. 400 mThere is one further property type with one accommodation for this complex- from GBP 314/week Holiday apartment for max. 7 persons, approx. 90 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 1270287 Preview
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Figueira da Foz, Beira
Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
Approx. 50 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, cable TV, Complete WLAN coverage -
Vale de Cambra, Beira
Holiday home for max. 2 adults + 2 children
Approx. 120 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 1), satellite TV, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. 3.5 km, sea approx. 20 km, farm holidays, sea/lake view, -
Furadouro, Beira
Holiday apartment for max. 2 adults + 1 child
Approx. 70 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 1), satellite TV, Complete WLAN coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, sea approx. 200 m, sea/lake view -
Verride, Beira
Holiday home for max. 4 persons
Approx. 130 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, WLAN, washing machine, sea approx. 20 km -
Espinho, Beira
Holiday home for max. 5 persons
Approx. 60 m², 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 2), satellite TV, Complete WLAN coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, beach approx. 500 m, pool -
Lamego, Beira
Holiday home for max. 1 adult + 1 child
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (on request), TV, dishwasher, Country estate, natural stone houseThere is one further property type with one accommodation for this complex- from GBP 474/week Holiday home for max. 2 adults + 2 children, 2 bedrooms, property no. 1272412 Preview
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Covões, Beira
Holiday home for max. 12 persons
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, pets are allowed (on request), satellite TV, Complete WLAN coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, pool -
Espadanedo, Beira
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 100 m², 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Internet, WLAN, washing machine, dishwasher, pool -
Piedade, Beira
Holiday home for max. 10 persons
Approx. 200 m², 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 1), TV, Internet, WLAN, washing machine, dishwasher, sea approx. 25 km, parking area, pool -
Treixedo, Beira
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 180 m², 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pets not allowed, satellite TV, WLAN, dishwasher, parking area, pool