Valença Information

The property is located in the picturesque and tranquil village of Ganfei, 2 miles away from the nearest city centre, Valença do Minho, the fortress city. Valença is popular tourist destination on the bank of the Minho river, looking across to Spain on the opposite bank.

Local amnesties in Valença include:

3 large chain supermarkets (Lidl, Intermarché, Minipreço); National Health Service Centre; Fire Station; Train station connecting to Porto and Vigo; International bus station; Public Swimming Pool and Library; Abundant Terraced Cafés, Old-school Bars and Traditional Restaurants; Family-run Shops selling regional products; Local Gardens; Open Market (on Wednesdays);

For more information about Ganfei and Valença do Minho, check the following links:

- http://www.cm-valenca.pt/portal/page/valenca/portal_municipal
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valen%C3%A7a,_Portugal

Furthermore, the property is 34 miles away from the district’s capital, Viana do Castelo and 70 miles away from the magnificent city of Porto, where the nearest highway-accessible international airport is located (with regular low cost flights to the UK with EasyJet, Ryanair and TAP).

Lastly, the property oversees the Galician Border, located 3 miles away and with festive and maritime cities such as Vigo (26 miles) and Baiona (33 miles) within an hour’s drive.

Climate (Mediterranean/Moderate): July is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 20.2 °C. Conversely, January is usually the coldest month, with an average temperature of 9.7 °C.

Population:

1 300 (Gan

Nearest Airports:

OPORTO, VIGO

Approx percentage of British residents:

1

Further Information:

www.houseforsalecostaverdeportugal.iowners.net
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVtUtzKOM9k

activities:
local walking spots | local fishing spots | local beaches | beaches within 20 minute drive
shopping:
super markets and shops within a 10 minutes drive | local cafes
nightlife:
a few local bars and restaurants, more can be found in neighbouring towns
health:
local doctors surgery | local hospital | local pharmacy | local dentist
schools:
local nursery school | local schools
services:
bank | post office | internet café | cash machine | post office | petrol station
domestic travel:
regular bus service | train station
international travel:
international airport within 30 minutes drive | international airport within one hours drive