Douro Valley Holiday Villa in Quinta de Gafaria, Mesao Frio, Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province, Portugal

This 3 bedroom villa sits in the Douro Valley amid a stunning panoramic view of the Douro River and surrounding vineyards. The private villa is spacious, well lit and furnished with comfortable seating in an open plan living & dining area. Heating and air conditioning, satellte tv, CD player and wireless Internet are also included. The kitchen is fully-fitted and en-suite bathroom adjoins each bedroom. Patio doors lead to a large terrace equipped with table, chairs and B.B.Q: great for outdoor dining. A private swimming pool with sun loungers catches the sun from sunrise to sunset. You can begin your wine tasting and sightseeing right here from your holiday villa that resides in the Portuguese wine region declared a World Heritage Site in 2001.

The enchanting town of Mesao Frio features an assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants and is conveniently located a mere five minute drive from the villa. All restaurants offer traditional Portuguese cuisine and fine local wines at a good value. Two large supermarkets, banks, petrol stations, Internet cafe and post office are available as well. There is also a river beach ideal for picnics, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and an open-air market on Friday mornings. Regua, the lively port wine capital, is only a 15 minute drive and offers an assortment of riverboat cruises along the Douro. You will truly admire the spectacular riverboat views: finding yourself eager to sample wines from an extensive selection of wine houses and quintas throughout the area.