Book Rans hotels

Thinking of flying the coop and heading to Porto for some much-needed "you" time? lastminute.co.nz lists a number of great accommodation options.

Hoping to stay just a short cab ride from Rans's CBD? The Paredes Hotel Apartamento and Solar Egas Moniz should be at the top of your list.

The Hotel Rural Quinta Da Cruz is 14 kilometres from the centre of Rans. Or, alternatively, the Casa de Juste Country House is 15 kilometres away. More options here are the Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux and the Casa De Sezim.

But wait, there's more! Norte offers heaps of other great places to check out! Explore the ruins and castles in Norte, or simply admire the region's lovely beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. In this section of Portugal, energetic types may also try their hand at mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

35 kilometres away from Rans you will find Matosinhos, where you can visit the MAR Shopping and Matosinhos Beach. The Holiday Inn Express Porto - Exponor and Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto are just some of the hotel and apartment alternatives in Matosinhos. Or, you could stay in Povoa De Varzim, 45 kilometres to the northwest of Rans, where you'll find the Axis Vermar Conference & Beach Hotel and Sao Felix Hotel Hillside and Nature. The Redonda Beach and Casino da Povoa are amongst the more popular points of interest to check out when visiting Povoa De Varzim.

If watching sport gives you a buzz, take the time to visit Municipal Stadium, which is 95 kilometres to the southeast of Rans. Those sports fans wishing to stay near to the sporting action can select from the Madre De Água Hotel Rural or the Hotel Eurosol Gouveia.

Travellers planning on flying through Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport may find it convenient to book accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Porto - Exponor or the Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto, both of which are a short distance away.