Viana do Castelo is the northernmost district of Portugal, small in size and population, but of great historical, cultural and economic importance.

The presence of access to the sea and a large port and capital - the city of the same name Viana do Castelo - make the region significant for trade and strategically. The district is considered one of the most beautiful in the country, both in terms of natural wealth, and in terms of historical and architectural sights.

In terms of prices, Viana do Castelo is one of the most typical regions of the country. Selling and renting apartments in Viana do Castelo is the most affordable opportunity to buy a home in Portugal. For a small amount, it is quite possible to buy a comfortable apartment with an area of ​​70-90 square meters in a new building. For a little more money, you can find a furnished option. Cheaper deals in not-so-new houses are also found, but not as many. 

The sale and rental of apartments in Viana do Castelo cost a slightly higher are already more comfortable offers with a good infrastructural location near the coast. 

Sale and rental of houses in Viana do Castelo is one of the most developed areas of the real estate market. Portugal is generally characterized by a large number of individual, rather than apartment buildings. The most budget offers start from small amounts. These are small houses in the suburbs with an area of ​​about 100 square meters. 

Selling and renting houses in Viana do Castelo is an opportunity to buy a home in close proximity to the coast. As the price rises, the comfort and convenience of the location of housing is steadily increasing. Unlike Spain, where a house area of ​​200 square meters is considered very large, Portugal is full of proposals of 300-400 square meters. And, for about the same money.

In addition, the law of Portugal does not impose any restrictions on the foreign owner of real estate in the country. He can make a profit from it by renting out a house or apartment. Thus, buying a home in Portugal is not just an opportunity for a profitable investment, but also a guarantee of regular profits.  

Buy a land plot in Viana do Castelo , although not cheap. The fact is that for sale are mainly plots of a large area for commercial development or farming. In addition, most of them already have a building permit and an agreed project.

There are two big international airports in Portugal: Lisbon and Porto.l Therefore, you will have to get to Viana do Castelo from one of these cities.

Communication with Porto is more convenient and faster. Several buses run daily on this route. Weekends are slightly larger. Ticket prices vary significantly depending on the season and the carrier. 

Getting there by train is not so convenient, since there are no direct trains between Porto and Viana do Castelo - you have to make one change. 

There are several bus routes between Lisbon and Viana do Castelo. Travel time takes about five hours. The cost of the ticket varies depending on the carrier and the availability of intermediate stops.

The region itself is not very developed in terms of bus service. Some routes are carried out with a gap of almost a day. Therefore, all your trips must be carefully planned, or travel in a rented car.

There is a lot to see in the region, so you should not devote all your time exclusively to the beach. Local attractions can be explored by spending a few days on it. To get the maximum amount of information, it is better to arm yourself with a guide. 

Since Viana do Castelo is the wine-producing region of the country, you should definitely try the local wine at one of the wine-growing farms, which is quite a lot along the riverbed of the Lima.