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.
10, Rua da Pedreira, Ganfei, Valença do Minho, Portugal, 4930-361 The property was formerly a provincial farmhouse and was rebuilt and refurbished by their current owners in 1997. The property is owned by local entrepreneurs and is on sale to fund a lifelong retirement dream of moving to the Canary Islands. Offers pertaining to renting, vacationing or other forms of investment are also welcome. ASKING PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE.