Title: Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach Riverfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21626100/21626065/aadbeaf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21626100/21626065/50a9873e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21626100/21626065/b5da1eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21626100/21626065/w3020h3024x4y0-0e5ed579.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21626100/21626065/ccf7bcff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Ocean view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach Local accommodation (NEW) - Sandia Balconies License 43166 AL The tourist apartment VARANDAS DA SANDIA is located in the Sandia place in Vila Praia de Âncora, only 100 m from the sea, 900 m from the town center and 2 km from Moledo beach. It has at disposal and in a distance less than 100 meters, hypermarket, laundry, coffee, bakery, restaurants, among others. It is just 6 km from the village of Caminha and 7 km from Spain. Vigo Airport is 50 km away and Porto Airport is 80 km away. It is an apartment intended for short-term accommodation, with all the conditions to stay with comfort and refinement. Fully furnished, sleeps 4 people. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. A child aged 3 years or more or 1 adult can stay in an extra bed for a fee of € 20 per day. This bed can be placed in one of the bedrooms. Pets are not allowed The apartment features contemporary décor and features 2 bedrooms, one of which has an LCD TV and a bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with new appliances and appliances so that guests can prepare their meals. There is also a living room with two sofas and an LCD TV with cable channels. Free Wi-Fi is available. There is also a balcony facing the sea. Guests can park their vehicles for free on site. The apartment offers bed linen and towels. The apartment is designed and equipped for short stays, but so that all guests can feel like in their own home. Vila Praia de Âncora is a fishing village in the county of Caminha, famous for the "Children's Beach", one of the safest in the north of the country and full of iodine, for its magnificent gastronomy, monuments and festivities. Located in the heart of the Alto Minho, Vila Praia de Âncora assumes a unique centrality, due to its proximity to any of the 10 municipalities of the District of Viana do Castelo and to Galicia. Caminha, seat of the Municipality, is rich by its monumentality and known for its vibrant nightlife. There is a great variety of restaurants with high minhota gastronomy situated very close to the apartment. During the day you can enjoy excellent terraces or stroll along one of the many nearby trails. The ecopista that connects to Moledo can be reached less than 50 meters from the apartment. In this village you can practice surfing, sport fishing, or, going up to the magnificent Serra d'Arga, hiking, Canyoning on the Rio anchor, among many other possibilities for fun. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - In the mountains - Near the ocean - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33958300/33958270/264ed261.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Océano: Very nice apartment and terace. 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for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Deve informar da presença de animal de companhia. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 43166 AL ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Balandas da Sandia Apartment Beach Vila Praia de Âncora Balandas da Sandia Apartment Beach Balandas da Sandia Beach Vila Praia de Âncora Balandas Da Sandia On The Balandas da Sandia Apartment on the Beach Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the Beach Caminha Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the Beach Apartment Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the Beach Apartment Caminha Balandas Da Sandia On The Balandas da Sandia Apartment on the beach Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the Beach Caminha Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the Beach Apartment Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the Beach Apartment Caminha ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.82222%2C-8.87116&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-quMR3M8Fht8QcbSZnlsv6Rk2cQ=) Vila Praia de Âncora, Viana do Castelo #### What's nearby - Vila Praia de Ancora Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Republic Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Moledo do Minho Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Foreigners and Borders Service - 23 min drive - 20.8 km - Cabedelo Beach - 31 min drive - 32.8 km #### Getting around - Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 19 min drive - Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Camipao Parque - ‬18 min walk - ‪Masseira - Café Bar - ‬12 min walk - ‪P'ra Lá Caminha - ‬4 min drive - ‪O Coberto - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hamilton - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach? > Check-out is at 11:30 AM. ### Where is Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach located? > Located in the heart of Caminha, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and Republic Square. Moledo do Minho Beach is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balandas da Sandia - Apartment on the beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wolfgang P. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very good it was all thinks good thank you very mutch ##### Wolfgang P. Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wolfgang P. Oct 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### tolle Wohnung Wir kommen wieder !! Die Wohnung ist einfach nur gut hier stimmt alles ##### Wolfgang P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien, très content. C'est une première fois, très sympa, agréable et très propres. 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