Located in the heart of Guimarães, in one of the most noble and historically rich areas of the city, the apartment is just a few meters from its main attractions. Tiago, Largo da Oliveira, Guimarães Castle, Paço dos Duques, CC Vila Flor, Platform of Arts and Creativity, etc.].
The area is open 24 hours, has parking for one vehicle and is served by the city's main bus lines. Nearby you will find all the essential amenities and services.
Ideal for families, children and groups.
Located on the first floor [with elevator] of an 80's building, the apartment is set in one of the most noble and historically rich areas of Guimarães, close to the Old Guimarães Market [present Platform of Arts and Creativity] and therefore scarce. meters from Largo do Toural and Guimarães Historic Center [classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site].
Less than 5 min. walking distance you will find not only Largo da Oliveira and Praça de S. Tiago, as well as Toural Square, Vila Flor Cultural Center and the Arts and Creativity Platform [José de Guimarães International Arts Center] - main stages of the celebrations of the European Capital of Culture in 2012 - as well as D. Afonso Henriques.
The apartment has three bathrooms [two full and one service], four bedrooms [one suite with double bed and three bedrooms with two single beds each] and a living room with a sofa that can easily be converted into a double bed. couple, so there is the possibility of making the room a fifth dwelling.
The apartment works with all amenities. The kitchen is fully equipped with a ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and kitchenware. You will also find a washing machine, iron and ironing board. In addition it has, of course, Internet [fiber optics], WiFi and cable TV.
The street where the apartment is located has street parking [paid from Monday to Friday at working hours and Saturday mornings] and is served by the main lines of the city. However, the building has free parking for one vehicle.
It is a quiet area with bars, restaurants, bakeries, pastry shops, grocery stores, supermarkets and pharmacies nearby.
Bus station is 5 min away. on foot as well as the nearest taxi rank. The railway station is about 15 min. on foot.
Guimarães is at a distance of about 60km from Porto Airport [approx. 40 minutes by car].
It is a city whose roots date from the tenth century, making it one of the oldest in Portugal. Known as the "Cradle of Nationality", its Historic Center was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2001. In 2012 it was named European Capital of Culture and in 2013 European Capital of Sport.
In addition to its main attractions [Guimarães Castle, Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, Largo da Oliveira, S. Tiago, Penha Mountain and Sanctuary, Platform of Arts and Creativity, Vila Flor Cultural Center, etc.] its location is also perfect for those wishing to visit other important cities in Northern Portugal, such as Porto [60km], Braga [15 km] or Viana do Castelo [60 km].
You can also visit Peneda and Gerês National Park [50 km] or the Douro Wine Region [70 km].
Wonderful beaches and surf spots are at a distance of 40 min. by car in Esposende, Viana do Castelo or Matosinhos.
> Since 2015, Portuguese legislation has required that companies operating hotel establishments, complementary means of tourist accommodation or tourist resorts, as well as all those who provide accommodation for foreign citizens for consideration, are obliged to the Services of Foreigners and Borders. the entry and exit of these citizens. For this reason, all guests will be required to present their passports to collect the information required by the Services.