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Welcome to Portugal

Once a powerful seafaring kingdom that dominated the merchant routes to Africa, South America and the Orient, Portugal today is a friendly, low-key place with a laidback vibe and a fantastic coastline, much of it fringed by golden sands and endless dunes. Its rolling interior is perfect for exploring on foot, by kayak, by bike or even on horseback – though a large part of the country’s charm comes from languorous days on the beach, dining on fabulously fresh seafood and kicking back with a beer to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. The legacy of Portugal’s former wealth and power can be seen in its historic cities – yet the capital, Lisbon, superbly sited on the Tejo river estuary, is as popular today for its lively clubbing scene as for its grand Manueline monuments and medieval alleyways. Porto meanwhile, the country’s second city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best place to sample some of the many varieties of Portugal’s other notable contribution to the world, port wine. Beaches and high mountains aside, the rest of Portugal is a diverse and verdant country of deep valleys and rolling hills dotted with stone-built villages. For generations, families have eked out a living from the steeply terraced vineyards of the mountainous north, and from the cork oak plantations roamed by wild boar that dominate the vast agricultural plains of the south.Portugal is mainly characterized by a warm temperate, mediterranean climate with a distinct wet season in winter.

 

Location The hotel complex lies in the resort of Alvito in the region of Baixo Alentejo in the south of Portugal. Facilities The establishment comprises a total of 20 accommodation units. Guests of the establishment are welcomed in the lobby, which has..
Location This historic hotel is located at the heart of Estremoz in northern Portugal. Facilities The establishment comprises a total of 33 accommodation units. Lift access is provided to the upper floors. Services such as a safe and currency exchange..
Welcome to our hotel. Pousada de Obidos has six bedrooms and three suites all with private bathroom, air conditioning, Cable television, telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer, locker bathing gowns and telephone. Our facilities include air conditioning, restaurant,..
LocationThis historical hotel is situated 500 metres from the heart of Palmela; a town that features a number of restaurants; bars; pubs; nightlife spots and tourist attractions. Located on top of an imposing hill; it affords one of the most impressive..
Location This hostel is located in the rural area of Alentejo in Arriolos, a town which is known the world over for its carpets. It is surrounded by sprawling gardens and represents the ideal starting point from which to explore the town of Evora some..
Location This historical hotel is located in the heart of the historical centre of Evora, a city classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Templo Romano de Diana roman temple, Igreja dos Lóios church, the gothic cathedral, the city walls and..
Location This establishment is situated 19 km from Estremoz Pousada, 30 km from Elvas Pousada, 37 km from Sousel Pousada and 61 km from Évora Pousada. Interesting places to visit in the area include the 16th-century Duke's Palace, the Coach Museum, the..
Scenic views and exceptional service are the staples of Pousada de Fatima Conde de Ourem
Location The nearest hotels in the chain are Gerês (25 km away), Guimarães (35 km away), Viana do Castelo (60 km away) and Vila Nova de Cerveira (70 km). Some interesting places to visit in the area are Peneda/ Gerês spa and National Park, Caniçada and..
Location This historic hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and lies in the town of Crato. The town centre is 2.5 km away and features a number of sights, including a castle and a monastery. Portalegre is 21 km away and Estremoz is 60 km away. The..
Madrid - Salamanca - Portugal
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Portugal & Spain - Motorcoach Tour
ESCORTED TOUR - PORTUGAL AND SPAIN   Motorcoach Tour (seat on a bus N.315) 16 days / 15 nights   Itinerary: Lisbon - Ceceres - Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol - Granada - Alicante - Valencia - Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid - Avila..
Portugal & Spain Escorted Tour
PORTUGAL - MADRID - NORTE DE ESPAÑA Motorcoach Tour (Seat on a bus) 16 days / 15 nights   Itinerary: LISBON - CACERES - MADRID - ZARAGOZA - SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO - SANTANDER - OVIEDO - GIJON - CUDILLERO - LUGO - LA CORUÑA..
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