Situated on the banks of the Lima River and watched over by the Hill of Santa Luzia, this delightful seaside city still maintains much of it’s beautiful architecture and age old tradition and renting a serviced apartment or holiday letting in Viana do Castelo will allow to explore this elegant city and discover it’s many treasures for yourself.

What better way to get to know this city than a stroll through it’s streets, if you take a wander down Rua Candido dos Reis and Rua de Sao Pedro you will come face to face with some of the most exquisite mansions in baroque and renaissance styling that are a real sight to behold. In the centre of Praca da Republica, the town square, you will find a most beautiful renaissance fountain and the 500 year old town hall with it’s impressive gothic archways fringes the square. If you are lucky you may even be able to catch one of the many exhibitions that the town hall hosts.

The 600 year old parish church is well worth a look and boasts some wonderful depictions of The Apostles on the façade. A visit to the Municipal Museum provides interest both inside and out. This museum is actually housed inside an 18th century palace and here you will find archaeological relics and items of interest, exquisite pieces of very rare ceramics and wonderful pieces of furniture.

A self-catered apartment or aparthotel in Viana do Castelo also gives you access to the hill of Santa Luzia where you will find further treasures. Take a hike up to the top of this hill and you will be confronted by the Santa Luzia Basilica with her extravagant rose windows and delightful, huge domed roof. Inside you will find some beautiful frescoes that are well worth a browse. On the same hill evidence was found of an ancient Celtic settlement, this has now undergone reconstruction and you can walk along it’s paved streets and view the small huts and dwellings, a nice little reminder of times gone by.

If you are fortunate enough to be renting a holiday apartment in mid August then you will be privy to the Festival of our Lady of Sorrows. This weekend long festival provides plenty of entertainment, fireworks, parades, processions and traditional dancing and is a must for those who want to experience the tradition and culture of this region.

For a great place to eat that is just a short distance from your apartment rental in Viana do Castelo try A Adega. This lovely restaurant is situated inside an old winery and here they serve delicious traditional Portuguese cuisine. The fantastic location, great food and wonderful atmosphere all make for the perfect end to the perfect day.

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 Viana do Castelo.

From budget serviced apartments, through to mid range and luxury serviced apartments, compare prices and get an instant booking confirmation at CityCentreApartments.com