If you’re looking for a Porto villa rental that isn’t 40 minutes out of town, this is the rare one: Villa Almada is my private villa with its own pool, right in central Porto, in the garden of the Canto de Luz Boutique Maison on Rua do Almada. It’s a proper villa rental in Porto — your own front door, your own pool and garden — with the daily breakfast and daily cleaning of a boutique hotel next door. This page pulls together everything you need to choose it: what you’re renting, price bands by season, the pool and amenities, how close you are to the centre and the beaches, and who the villa sleeps.
The villa you’re renting
Villa Almada is a single, whole-villa rental — you take the entire property, never a room in a shared house. It has two super-king ensuite suites (each can be set up as twins), a fully equipped open-plan kitchen-living-diner, a private terrace and garden, and its own private swimming pool. Book it as a couple or fill it with the family; the whole villa is yours either way.
Every stay comes with daily breakfast (at the villa or in La Cuisine across the garden), daily cleaning, fast Wi-Fi, a smart TV with Netflix, a washer/dryer, and Susan and the Maison team on hand for recommendations, transfers and reservations.
Villa rental price bands
Villa Almada is a whole-villa rental from €269 per night, with daily breakfast and daily cleaning included in every rate. Nightly pricing moves with the season and length of stay, so the bands below are a guide — the live booking engine always shows the exact price for your dates.
| Season | When | Guide rate* |
|---|---|---|
| Off-peak | November–March (excl. Christmas & New Year) | From €269 / night — best value of the year |
| Shoulder | April–June & September–October | Mid-season rates, mild weather, quieter city |
| Peak | July–August, Easter, Christmas & New Year | Highest demand — book early |
*Guide only. Most stays are 3–5 nights; minimum-stay and exact nightly rates depend on your dates. Daily breakfast and daily cleaning are always included. The pool can be heated on request for a seasonal supplement.
The pool & amenities
A Porto villa with a private pool in the actual city centre is genuinely rare — most pool villas are out in the countryside. At Villa Almada the pool is in your own walled garden, not shared with Maison guests, with a private terrace beside it for breakfast and evening drinks.
- Private swimming pool in a private garden (open seasonally; heating on request)
- Private terrace & garden for outdoor dining
- Air conditioning throughout
- Free Wi-Fi and a smart TV with Netflix
- Fully equipped kitchen plus washer/dryer
- Daily breakfast & daily cleaning included
- Private paid parking nearby, arranged on request
- Family extras — cots, high chairs, Kids Netflix, Xbox, board games
How close you are to the centre
Villa Almada is on Rua do Almada, right in Porto’s historic centre — you can walk out of the door and into the city. That’s the whole point of renting here rather than a villa in the hills: no car needed, no daily drive into town.
| Landmark | On foot |
|---|---|
| Trindade metro & Avenida dos Aliados | ~3–5 min walk |
| São Bento station & Mercado do Bolhão | ~5–8 min walk |
| Clérigos Tower & Livraria Lello | ~6–8 min walk |
| Ribeira & the Douro riverfront | ~10–12 min walk (downhill) |
| Dom Luís I Bridge & Gaia port lodges | ~15 min walk |
| Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) | ~25 min by taxi / ~35 min by metro |
Explore what’s on the doorstep in our Ribeira guide and our round-up of the best things to do in Porto.
How close you are to the beaches
Porto is a coastal city, so a beach day is easy even from the centre — the Atlantic beaches are a short metro, tram or taxi ride from the villa.
| Beach | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| Foz do Douro (Praia dos Ingleses, Homem do Leme) | ~6 km | ~20–25 min by tram 1, bus or taxi |
| Matosinhos Beach (biggest city beach) | ~7 km | ~25–30 min by metro (Blue line) or ~15–20 min taxi |
| Miramar & Praia da Aguda (south coast) | ~12–15 km | ~25–35 min by car or suburban train |
Planning a wider trip? See our guide to the top beaches near Porto.
Who the villa sleeps — capacity ranges
Villa Almada sleeps up to 6 guests plus 2 infants across two super-king ensuite suites, each of which can be configured as twins. Because you always rent the whole villa, the space is yours whether there are two of you or six.
Couples
The whole villa and private pool to yourselves — our most popular romantic and anniversary booking.
Families
Suites split into twins, cots and high chairs free, kitchen and pool for a proper family holiday.
Groups & multigen
Two couples, or grandparents-parents-kids, with no shared bathrooms and space to be together.
More detail on each type of stay: family, romantic & couples, groups of friends, multigenerational, celebrations and off-season stays. Note: Villa Almada hosts private holiday stays only — no hen parties, stag dos, weddings or events.
Why rent Villa Almada
- Private pool in central Porto — rare, and the headline reason most guests book
- Whole-villa rental — never a shared house; the property is entirely yours
- 2 super-king ensuites — no shared bathrooms, configurable as twins
- Sleeps 6 plus 2 infants — built for families and small groups
- Daily breakfast & daily cleaning included — hotel service, villa privacy
- Walkable to everything — Rua do Almada, minutes from Ribeira and the Douro
- Book direct — best rate, no third-party markup, real host support
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a villa rental in Porto at Villa Almada?
Villa Almada is a whole-villa rental from €269 per night, with daily breakfast and daily cleaning included. Rates vary by season and length of stay — the live booking engine shows the exact price for your dates.
Does the Porto villa rental have a private pool?
Yes. Villa Almada has its own private swimming pool in its own garden — not shared with the Canto de Luz Maison. The pool is open seasonally and can be heated on request for a supplement.
How many people can rent the villa?
Up to 6 guests across two super-king ensuite suites (each can be configured as twins), plus 2 infants in cots. You always rent the whole villa, whether there are two of you or six.
Is Villa Almada really in central Porto?
Yes — it’s on Rua do Almada in the historic centre. Trindade metro and Aliados are a 3–5 minute walk, Ribeira and the Douro riverfront about 10–12 minutes on foot. No car needed.
How far is the villa from the beach?
Foz do Douro’s beaches are about 6 km (20–25 minutes by tram, bus or taxi) and Matosinhos, Porto’s biggest city beach, is about 7 km (25–30 minutes by metro).
Is it better to book direct or through Airbnb?
Booking direct through this site gets you the best rate with no third-party markup, plus direct host support from Susan and the Maison team for transfers, recommendations and reservations.
What’s included in the rate?
Daily breakfast, daily cleaning, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, smart TV with Netflix, and family extras like cots and high chairs. Private paid parking can be arranged on request.
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