Villa with views of Gerês!

Just a short distance from the riverside, this smoke-free vacation home lets you experience it all. Canicada Dam is an easy 6-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make the 13-minute drive to Alqueirão River Beach.

After you return, you can unwind by the communal pool or sip a drink in the garden; you may also like the porch or lanai. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, and a fireplace. Bathroom amenities include towels and toilet paper. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as an electric kettle, a microwave, and cookware. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.