Fully Equipped Apartments In The Heart Of Sao Martinho Do Porto
Within 200 yds of the Beach and with Countryside views Auto Correct
2 and 3 bedroom apartments (sleeps up to 12)
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Sao Martinho do Porto is a beautiful sand bay which was naturally carved out. It is known as the children's beach for safety. The apartment building was built in the early 1970s (by my father), when Sao Martinho was a small fishing port. It became a tourist destination in the 1980s. In the late 1980s, the bureaucrats, actors, politicians and socialites from Lisbon tried to keep this naturally made 'concha' (seashell) a well kept secret to prevent it from becoming overrun with tourism. This has made Sao Martinho do Porto a virtually unspoiled family holiday destination where you can experience traditional Portuguese culture and lifestyle. Regarding amenities, there are two pharmacies, 24 hour DVD rental (seconds from the apartments), English speaking hairdresser and beauty treatments opposite the apartments, designated cycle track on the seafront, traditional (seasonal) Portuguese Cavaleiro with horse and cart to show you around the village etc.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 28 February 2011 | £275 | 3 | ||
| 1 March 2011 - 31 May 2011 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 31 July 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 August 2011 - 31 August 2011 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 30 November 2011 | £250 | 3 | ||
| 1 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £200 | 3 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 29 February 2012 | £200 | 3 | ||
| 1 March 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 31 July 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 August 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 30 November 2012 | £250 | 3 | ||
| 1 December 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £200 | 3 |
3T2 (Sleeps 4/5. 2 Bedrooms) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 28 February 2011 | £200 | 3 | ||
| 1 March 2011 - 31 May 2011 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 31 July 2011 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 1 August 2011 - 31 August 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £300 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 30 November 2011 | £200 | 3 | ||
| 1 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £150 | 3 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 29 February 2012 | £125 | 3 | ||
| 1 March 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £225 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 31 July 2012 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 1 August 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £300 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 30 November 2012 | £200 | 3 | ||
| 1 December 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £150 | 3 |
Changeover day
Flexible by arrangement. Arrival no earlier than 2pm. Departure by 10am.
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3T2 (Sleeps 4/5. 2 Bedrooms)
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The master bedroom has a double bed with a very large built-in wardrobe, bedside cabinets and chest of drawers. The twin bedroom has 2 single beds, a double wardrobe, chest of drawers and en-suite shower room (shower and sink, no toilet). The rollaway bed is stored in the 2nd hallway. The main bathroom is standard with bidet. The living room has a 3 seater sofa, dining table with 4 chairs, coffee table with 4 stools that store underneath, chest which houses mini Jenga, DVDs & books, 37" Samsung LCD TV and DVD player. There is access to the kitchen through the living room. The kitchen has sliding doors to enjoy the sun and cool beach breeze. There is a microwave, toaster, kettle, washing machine, fridge/freezer, gas cooker, iron and ironing board, cleaning utensils and products and crockery. A new boiler was recently installed (July 2010). There is also a hairdryer w/diffuser and clock radio w/ipod docking station. |
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Notes on accommodation
The apartments have cable TV and the entire building is wireless. The apartments are non-smoking throughout and are fitted with a fire extinguisher and smoke alarms. The apartments are newly double glazed, and also have new shutters, electric heaters, and sockets (summer '09). The bedrooms and living room have 1970 red hardwood Eucalyptus floors which were sanded and re-polished (summer '09). The bedrooms each have a tower fan and a balcony, with 2 chairs, for morning coffee or evening nightcap.
Accessibility
The apartments are situated on the 3rd/Top floor.
Outside
The apartments have country views and each bedroom has a balcony.
Coast/Beach
The beach is a minute from the apartments. It is a fine sand beach. It's worth heading to one of the beachfront cafes / bars to watch the sun set between the opening of the bay. There is a lifeguard during the summer months.
Golf
Praia del R'ey is a beautiful golf course which is a 25 minute drive. It is rated as the 13th best course in continental Europe. It costs £17 per round. Rio Maior is another golf course within a distance of 30km.
Travel
The nearest airport is Lisbon (approximately 1-1½ hour drive), but you can also fly into Porto airport (approximately 2-2½ hours drive). Please contact for websites for travel details, local amenities, things to do and Portuguese words and phrases.
Distances
Salir is a 20 minute walk across the boardwalk. Nazare is a 23 minute drive. Caldas da Rainha is a 21 minute drive. Obidos is a 15 minute drive. Foz is a 15 minute drive. Alcobaca is a 20 minute drive. Peniche is a 48 minute drive. Leiria is a 40 minute drive.
Further details
Salir do Porto is a quaint village situated just outside Sao Martinho do Porto which is famous for its sand dunes. It has a scattering of bars and shops and a cash point machine. There is a public outdoor swimming pool (seasonal) and a recently opened small nightclub. There is a boardwalk through from Sao Martinho to Salir which takes approx 20 minutes to walk.
Obidos is a truly wonderful medieval town for all the family to enjoy, with many tiny shops, outdoor cafes and restaurants. The views from the castle’s ramparts are amazing. It was once the wedding present of a queen (we were married in the Pousada in Obidos, see www.pedroandtracy.com). In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses sporting terracotta roofs.
Nazare is a bustling, lively town with a glorious curved bay which is safe for children. The beach itself is wide, clean and spacious. There are many shops, bars, restaurants and a children’s play park. Look out for the racks of drying fish and the street sellers (ladies with 7 skirts) selling nuts, spices and other titbits. You can walk far back from the beach front to find hidden shops, restaurants and cafes.
Alcobaca is a lovely day out with its proud monastery and beautiful shops, restaurants and cafes. The Monastery was founded by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henrique’s, in 1153. The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal. On the outskirts is the Hotel das Termas da Piedade which has an amazing spa - well worth a visit.
Peniche is charming by day and lively by night. There are a plethora of fish restaurants which the fishing port is famous for. Here you can catch a boat (during high season) to the small island of Berlenga which is a great day out.
Other places worth visiting are Foz do Arelho (popular beach town with the Brits), Leiria (beautiful monuments), Batalha, Caldas da Rainha (the biggest town in the area) and Fatima.
Booking notes
20% deposit with booking (non-refundable, but can be transferred), balance due 8 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of £100 against damages/breakages is required 8 weeks prior to arrival and is fully refundable within one week of your departure upon satisfactory inspection.
Owner profile
Our wedding at the Pousada do Castelo, Obidos
About the owner
I (Pedro) am Portuguese American and my wife (Tracy) is a bonny Scottish lass. We currently live in 'sunny' Leeds, but visit Portugal from time to time. I was born into a construction family and my wife is an executive. We love to travel. I was a professional dancer (my wife was also a dancer) and have travelled the world, but Portugal is where my heart is. If you ever see us in Sao Martinho please do say hello, even if you don't use our apartments. We have met a lot of lovely British couples and always like to meet new people. And since I grew up there I can give you loads of recommendations for restaurants (off the beaten track) and places to go. Obrigado.
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
I (Pedro) didn't buy this property, I inherited it from my parents. My parents were born and brought up near Sao Martinho do Porto. My father built the building in the early 1970s. Each apartment (there are 6) was rented out to Portuguese families - one still lives there - and there are 2 ground floor units which are occupied by a cafe and fish shop. I used to spend my summers there and lived in the area (Caldas da Rainha) in my teens, so I know it very well. My wife first visited the area in 2005 and loved it. She particularly loved Obidos for its medieval charm and that's a key reason why it became the location for our wedding. Many friends and family flew in for our wedding and loved the area and have returned since. Most had only been to the Algarve before.
Unique benefits of the property
If you want a night of eating and drinking out then you just need to walk a few minutes and you're right in the heart of it. If you fancy having your hair and a treatment then you just need to pop over the road. Each bedroom has a balcony facing the countryside where you can enjoy sunrises.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P7278
Pedro and Tracy Machado
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1132 560116
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1132 565470
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7500 114 495
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