Situated at the mouth of River Mondego, Figueira da Foz, roughly translated, means ‘the fig tree at the mouth of the river’ and there are many legends that surround the name but one such legend tells of a fig tree that grew next to the water where the fishermen would tie their boats after their day’s catch was over.

What better way of getting to know more about this delightful region’s culture, history and traditions than renting a serviced apartment or holiday letting here in Figueira da Foz.

This stunning region boasts wonderfully long stretches of golden sandy beaches just perfect for those long hot days when all you want to do is stretch out on a towel and top up your tan. If you fancy something a little more active why not take a hike into the lush green hills of the Serra da Boa Viagem and enjoy some simply stunning views of the town and it’s surrounding areas below.

A conveniently situated serviced residence or aparthotel also allows you to explore this architecturally rich town and discover some of it’s wonderful hidden gems. Soure castle is around 1000 years old and was built as part of this town’s fortification system. This ancient structure is definitely worth a look. The fortress of Santa Catarina was constructed in the 1500s and has accommodated the Duke of Wellington and his men whilst here to fight the French.

The Figueira da Foz lighthouse is by no means an old piece of architecture but is well worth a browse and it won’t be hard to find, you certainly can’t miss it’s bright red exterior. Casa do Paco has a really interesting exhibit of around 1000 beautiful Delft ceramic tiles that were rescued from a Dutch ship that met it’s unfortunate fate just off shore.

Another wonderful story from this region centres around the Grande Casino Peninsular. Built over 100 years ago this casino has been and still is a firm favourite with gambling and entertainment. The casino also boasts a rather valuable win, a palace in the town that was lost to the casino by it’s rather unfortunate owners in an attempt to clear significant gambling debts. The Palacio Sotto Mayor has been opened to the public and a walk around this lavish residence will show you just what a luxurious lifestyle it’s previous owners once had. Beautiful and abundant works of art, intriguing collectables and magnificent antiques. This place is well worth a browse both for it’s lavish elegance and the sad but interesting story behind it.

For the ideal place to eat that is within close proximity of your Figueira da Foz apartment rental or holiday let look no further than A Gaviota. This delightful restaurant serves generous portions of delicious, home cooked, traditional Portuguese cuisine. The décor is pleasing and the service is excellent. The fish here is superb and the deserts are to die for.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Figueira da Foz.

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