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DISCOVER PORTUGAL!
H
ow many of us really know
Portugal? We may have been there
several times but not found some
of those special places which are missing
from the everyday tourist route. DESTINATION
PORTUGAL has been marketing Portugal for 27
years, and really feel that it is time that we
shared a few lesser-known facts with you.
Did you know that?
A FEW THINGS TO DO and ENJOY IN
PORTUGAL CONCLUSION
NOTE: It is never possible to put all the properties
and different types of holidays that we can offer
into one brochure, so we suggest that you look
at our website www.destination-portugal.co.uk
where you will see lots of other places featured,
many SPECIAL OFFERS and a variety of SPECIAL
INTEREST TOURS.
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FOUR SEASONS COUNTRY CLUB
QUINTA DO LAGO, ALGARVE
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his small and select resort is a
favourite with our clients! It is
built in the Moorish style and
arranged in small clusters of Apartments and
Town houses.
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SPECIAL OFFERS FOR SMALL GOLF GROUPS
and other SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS…
please ask for details.
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MONTE DA QUINTA CLUB
QUINTA DO LAGO, ALGARVE
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ocated in the centre of Quinta do
Lago in the superb year-round
climate of the Algarve and
bordered on three sides by Quinta
do Lago, Pinheiros Altos and San Lorenzo golf
courses, lies the exclusive development of the
Monte da Quinta Club. It is situated in the Ria
Formosa Nature Park and is just 20 minutes’
drive from Faro International Airport. Designed
to combine a great social atmosphere with a
very high standard of service, the resort consists
of villas with pools and townhouses all in
traditional style, and a luxurious Suites Hotel.
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FOUR SEASONS FAIRWAYS
QUINTA DO LAGO, ALGARVE
J
ust a short drive from Faro
airport, this popular 4 star resort
offers very comfortable
properties, set amid landscaped SPECIAL OFFERS OFTEN AVAILABLE…
gardens, in the heart of the much sought-after check the website www.destination-portugal.co.uk
Quinta do Lago Estate. for details.
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OCEANO APARTMENTS
VALE DO LOBO, ALGARVE
D
eluxe 2 and 3 bedroom apartment
with pool or jacuzzi. Simply
stunning and very spacious, these
modern deluxe apartments are finished to
a very high standard, are extremely well
decorated, and are located just 500 metres
away from the beach.
MARGARIDA APARTMENTS
VALE DO LOBO, ALGARVE
D
eluxe 2 and 3 bedroom apartment
with pool. These fantastic brand
new Margarida apartments
are located at Vale do Golfe , an area with
beautiful communal landscaped gardens and
charming ponds, close to the 12th hole of the
traditional and challenging Royal Golf Course.
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FOUR SEASONS VILAMOURA
VILAMOURA, ALGARVE
F
our Seasons Vilamoura consists of
114 studios and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
apartments in the moorish style.
Many have panoramic views across t`````he
golf course, and beyond to the hills and Atlantic
Ocean, surrounded by the 9th and 10th fairways
of the Vilamoura II golf course.
LE MÉRIDIEN DONA FILIPA
VALE DO LOBO, ALGARVE
J
ust 100m from the beach and
located in the heart of the Vale do
Lobo estate, this 5* hotel is
furnished in traditional Portuguese
elegance and provides excellent personal
service to meet and surpass the expectations
of its guests.
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SHERATON ALGARVE HOTEL AND RESORT
PINE CLIFFS, ALGARVE
T
he Sheraton Algarve Hotel sits
prominently high atop the red
sandstone cliffs of Portugal’s
spectacular Algarve coast, surrounded by an
ancient pinewood forest and overlooking the
azure waters of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Here
along the southernmost reaches of the Iberian
Peninsula, it occupies a stretch of land that for
centuries was vulnerable to invaders, from the
Phoenicians and Carthaginians to the Romans
and the Visigoths. It was the arrival of the Arabic
Moors in the 8th century that left the most
lasting impressions on the land, for they stayed
on these shores for the next 500 years.
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ALTO GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
ALVOR, ALGARVE
S
ituated half way along the Bay of
Lagos, sheltered by 3 river estuaries
and close to one of Portugal’s most
important bird sanctuaries, Alvor is a typical
old fishing village. Narrow cobbled streets
lead to the beach and harbour and a cluster
of bars, shops and restaurants. The beach
stretches towards Praia da Rocha and offers
many different water sports, and quieter
areas for sunbathing and beach bars. Lagos
and Portimão are nearby and are full of
history and culture. With clean white beaches,
clear blue waters and dramatic sandstone
cliffs, it is a beautiful backdrop to the nearby
Alto Golf and Country Club.
PARQUE DA FLORESTA
NEAR LAGOS, WESTERN ALGARVE
J
ust 1 hour from Faro airport in
the Western Algarve is Parque da
Floresta. The townhouses have 2
or 3 bedrooms and share a communal
pool, and the detached villas have 3 or 4
bedrooms and 2, 3 or 4 bathrooms.
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INDIVIDUAL ALGARVE VILLAS
FOR THE LARGER PARTY
AL962 Quinta Velha da Palmares – AL044 Villa Brilha Sol – Vila Sol Estate, AL042 Casa de Mós – Porto de Mós, near
Odeiaxere near Palmares, sleeps 8 Vilamoura, sleeps 10 Lagos, sleeps 20
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PRAIA VERDE SUITES HOTEL
ALTURA, EASTERN ALGARVE
T
his hotel is located in the resort
of Praia Verde, surrounded by a
vast area of pine forest, which lies
above one of the most beautiful beaches on the
Eastern Algarve
COLINA VERDE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
NEAR MONCARAPACHO, EASTERN ALGARVE
C
olina Verde Golf and Country Club
offers 31 spacious, self-contained,
tastefully furnished apartments, all
of which make for a perfect place to stay in
the Algarve.
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THE EVORA HOTEL
EVORA, ALENTEJO
L
ocated in the World Heritage city of
Évora and about 1 hour away from
Lisbon, the Évora Hotel is the
perfect choice for anyone wanting a
break and to enjoy one of the richest regions
in Portugal in terms of history, cuisine and
scenery: The Alentejo.
REFUGIO DA VILA HOTEL RURAL
NEAR EVORA, ALENTEJO
T
he Alentejo is considered
Portugal’s most authentic and
picturesque region and Refugio
da Vila lies in the midst of it. Located in the
small town of Portel outside Evora, the hotel is
renovated vila manor with pool and patios.
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W
e have created Be Portuguese One day Surfing
for one day for those of you who
are looking for an authentic
experience and are seeking to discover the
essence of the places you visit.
One day Fishing
Cookery Day
One day Winemaking
One day in Alentejo
ESSENTIAL PORTUGUESE LESSON!
One day of Culture
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AMIEIRA MARINA
ALENTEJO
M
otorboat holidays are a
relatively new type of
alternative holiday at this
beautiful lake in the Alentejo.
Cruising on the Grande Alqueva Lake
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POUSADAS DE PORTUGAL
T
he Pousadas de Portugal chain
has over 40 exclusive hotels,
located throughout Portugal.
Their very name is synonymous of a unique
form of quality accommodation, where a
warm welcome and personal service awaits
every guest. Located in castles, convents,
monasteries and in places of rare beauty and
in some cases at the scene of legends, these
establishments abound with tradition, and
are places where the guest will truly know
that he is in Portugal. Many of the buildings
have been given amazing “make-overs” by
contemporary designers, so one can enjoy
historical buildings but with the comforts of
modern-day.
To travel and stay in Pousadas de Portugal is a unique adventure, a pleasure that you will remember forever!
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POUSADAS DE PORTUGAL
ALENTEJO REGION
Pousada Rainha Santa Isabel – Estremoz Pousada de Vale do Gaio – Torrão
Pousada de São Francisco – Beja
Pousada de D. João IV – Vila Viçosa
Pousada dos Loios – Évora
Pousada Castelo de Alvito – Alvito
Pousada de São Miguel – Sousel
Pousada de Santa Maria – Marvão
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POUSADAS DE PORTUGAL
CENTRO REGION
Pousada Convento de Belmonte – Belmonte Pousada do Castelo – Óbidos Pousada da Ria – Torreira, Murtosa
Pousada de Santa Cristina – Condeixa-a-Nova Pousada Conde de Ourém – Ourém, Fátima
Pousada das Amoras – Proença-a-Nova
Pousada de São Lourenço – Manteigas Pousada do Convento do Desagravo – Vila Pouca Pousada Senhora da Neves – Almeida
da Beira
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POUSADAS DE PORTUGAL
LISBON, ALGARVE AND THE AZORES
Pousada de São Sebastião – Angra do Heroísmo, Pousada de S. Brás – São Brás de Alportel – Algarve
Terceira, Azores
Pousada Nossa Senhora da Assunção – Arraiolos
Pousada do Infante – Sagres – Algarve
Pousada de Santa Cruz – Horta, Faial, Azores
Pousada de Dona Maria I – Queluz, Lisbon
Pousada de Faro – Palácio de Estoi – Algarve
Pousada do Convento da Graça – Tavira – Algarve
Pousada do Castelo de Palmela – Palmela
Pousada Flor da Rosa – Crato
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POUSADAS DE PORTUGAL
OPORTO AND THE NORTH
Pousada de São Bento – Gerês Pousada de Dom Diniz – Vila Nova de Cerveira
Pousada Solar da Rede – Mesão Frio
Pousada de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira –
Guimarães
Pousada de Santa Maria do Bouro – Amares/Gerês
Pousada de São Teotónio – Valença do Minho
Pousada de Santa Marinha – Guimarães
Palácio do Freixo – Porto
Pousada Monte de Santa Luzia – Viana do Castelo
Pousada de São Gonçalo – Marão
We cannot show all the pousadas on this page for
this Region. There are often SPECIAL OFFERS
at certain properties. Check the website www.
destination-portugal.co.uk for more information
or ask Reservations at time of booking.
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S
olares de Portugal is a unique Portuguese history and culture. The majority
concept that was introduced of the grand 17th and 18th century houses are
to promote quality tourist still in the ownership of the descendants of the
accommodation in houses of character founding family.
“Turismo de Habitação” and, at the same
time, preserve the rich legacy of Portugal’s
architectural and cultural heritage. It is
important to emphasise that Solares de
Portugal are not hotels or guesthouses. They
are privately-owned stately manor houses,
elegant country homes and rustic farmhouses.
Casas Antigas
Some of them were once in decline but today
they are restored to their former glory and
are open to guests who are treated as part of
the family. The Solares represent centuries of
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Quintas and Herdades
Casas Rústicas PROPERTIES ALL OVER PORTUGAL – Full list on
request – PRICES VARY FROM ONE HOUSE TO
ANOTHER – EXACT QUOTES GIVEN ON REQUEST.
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PRAIA D’EL REY GOLF & BEACH RESORT
NEAR PENICHE, LISBON
A
top-class golfing resort, with
something for everyone....very
close to Lisbon! Sitting atop
the majestic Atlantic coastline, in Portugal’s
unspoiled and historical West region, Praia
D’el Rey Golf and Beach Resort is one of
Potugal’s most exclusive and attractive
holiday resorts. With pristine beaches,
beautiful countryside, a world-class golf
course and luxury accommodation, Praia D’el
Rey is truly heaven sent.
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ALTIS BELÉM HOTEL AND SPA
LISBON
T
he Altis Belém Hotel and Spa is
a 5*, design hotel encapsulating
a contemporary vision of the
Portuguese Discoveries. It is in a unique
location overlooking the Tagus River, and
near the city’s most important museums and
monuments.
THE METROPOLE HOTEL
LISBON
T
he Hotel Metropole is a turn-of-
the-century hotel overlooking
Rossio Square in Lisbon centre,
wonderfully located just 50 metres from the
picturesque Bairro Alto district.
THE HERITAGE AVENIDA DA LIBERDADE HOTEL
LISBON
T
his hotel is a favourite, partly
because of its wonderfully central
location, but also because of its
very chic style.
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HOTEL QUINTA DA MARINHA RESORT
NEAR CASCAIS, LISBON
T
his hotel has just undergone an
extensive renovation, to emerge as a
luxurious five star resort, which is listed
with The Leading Hotels of The World branding.
HOTEL ALBATROZ
CASCAIS, LISBON
I
n the XIXth century, the dukes of sought after hotel here. The Albatroz offers
Loulé constructed this as a palace excellent conditions for meetings of up to
overlooking Cascais Bay. The 80 people, whilst the spacious interiors and
personalised comfort and decoration of the 43 terraces are incomparable for receptions and
rooms and 10 suites, the famous panoramic banquets for up to 120 persons.
restaurant, the bar with its unique veranda
over the sea and the saltwater swimming
pool with terrace make the Albatroz the most
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HOTEL PESTANA PORTO
OPORTO
T
he Pestana Porto is one of the most
charming hotels in Oporto, located
in the Praça da Ribeira, right
in the heart of the historic city centre. This
Oporto boutique hotel offers an splendid view
over the Douro river. It is part of a group of
buildings dating from the XVI, XVII, and XVIII
centuries, and it is classified by UNESCO as
part of the World Heritage site.
All rooms are equipped with:
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VILLAS WITH POOL IN THE
NORTH OF PORTUGAL
INDIVIDUAL VILLAS IN THE MINHO VE263 The Chestnut, near Caminha, sleeps 8 VE304 Waterfall 1 (The Mill) and
AND DOURO REGIONS Waterfall 2 (The Studio), Povoa de Lanhosa,
VE239 Casa do Espigueiro, near Caminha, sleeps 4 (+ Studio 2)
sleeps 10
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VILLAS WITH POOL IN THE
NORTH OF PORTUGAL
VE212 Âncora House, Near Praia da 2E238 Farm House, near Viano do Castelo, VE285 The Village House, Orbacem, sleeps 8
Âncora, sleeps 6 sleeps 6
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VILLAS WITH POOL IN THE
NORTH OF PORTUGAL
VE244 Quinta de Navarra, near Braga, VE283 The Terraces, Casal de Loivos, near VE225 Ameal House, Near Penafiel, sleeps 15
sleeps 6 Pinhão, sleeps 12
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VILLAS WITH POOL IN THE
NORTH AND MID PORTUGAL
VE300 The Olive Tree, Palma, sleeps 10 Max VE304 The Vineyard, Pinhão, sleeps 6 INDIVIDUAL VILLAS IN THE LISBON
AND VALE DE TEJO REGIONS
LX434 Casa do Banzão near Praia das
Maçãs and Sintra, sleeps 10
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VILLAS WITH POOL IN MID PORTUGAL
LX481 Villa Lavender, Herdade da Aroeira, LX489 São Lourenço House, Ribamar near PR113 Villa Foz, Obidos Lagoon, sleeps 6
sleeps 6 Eriçeira, sleeps 6
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VILLAS WITH POOL IN MID PORTUGAL
LX487 Assafora House, Assafora, between PR114 Villa Carvalhal, Carvalhal, near LX492 Villa Peru, Quinta de Peru, near
Sintra and Ericeira, sleeps 4 Obidos, sleeps 6/7 Azeitão, sleeps 10 max
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AN INTRODUCTION TO
MADEIRA
T
he Madeira Archipelago consists Quinta da Fajã Estate, outskirts of Funchal Reid’s Palace Hotel *****, Funchal
of Madeira itself, Porto Santo
(50km to the northeast) and
the two groups of uninhabited islands, the
Desertas and the Salvagens. Madeira is 57km
east to west and 22km north to south with the
capital Funchal roughly in the centre of the
south coast. The Island is of volcanic origin,
very mountainous, incredibly fertile and
drops steeply into the (very deep)
surrounding sea.
Funchal
Porto Santo Maria ****, Funchal
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AN INTRODUCTION TO
PORTO SANTO
P
orto Santo is all about Sand, Sea Hotel Pestana Porto Santo*****, near Vila
and Sun! However, this is not the Baleira
place for those who want a hectic
night life.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO
THE AZORES
Jeep Safaris on São Miguel Island
T
hese 9 volcanic islands are situated Holiday Ideas for the Azores
in the middle of the Atlantic 1000 odd
miles West of Lisbon.
Golf on two islands
Walking Holidays
Bicycling Holidays
Climate Scuba Diving
Vulcanology
ACTIVITIES in the AZORES (call reservations for
full details).
Whale and Dolphin Watching Big Game Fishing
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FLORES/SANTA MARIA/SÃO JORGE
FLORES SANTA MARIA SÃO JORGE
N T A
amed after the glorious his third smallest island of the long thin island 56kms long and
profusion of wild flowers that Azores is the southernmost and only 8kms wide São Jorge can
literally cover the island, and be the subject of a day trip from
therefore slightly dryer and
offering unparalleled nature walks and bird- Pico. It is famous for the local cheese. As a
sunnier than the other islands. The rugged result of the historical collapse of cliffs, very
watching through lush countryside, green hills east side contrasts with the flat plains of the fertile flat areas are formed which are called
with rugged peaks, and rolling, verdant slopes. west where the capital, Vila do Porto and the “fajas”. From the high points of the island one
airport are situated. Santa Maria has the most can see four islands, Graçiosa, Faial, Pico and
golden sandy beaches in the Azores. on a clear day, Terçeira.
Hotel das Flores****, Boqueirão area in Hotel Colombo****, Vila do Porto
Santa Cruz das Flores Eating out in São Jorge
Hotel São Jorge ***, Velas
The islands of Graçiosa and Corvo have
extremely limited accommodation restricted
to simple Pensãos. We are able to make
reservations on request.
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SÃO MIGUEL
T
he largest island of the burying in the soil hermetically closed pots
archipelago, some 65 km by 16 which the heat of the volcano cooks slowly
km, it offers several items of over several hours.
natural beauty not to be missed i.e. Sete
Eating out in Ponta Delgada
Cidades, two lakes, one green, one blue, in an
extinct volcano crater which is some 12km in
diameter, the Lagoa do Fogo “the Fire Lake”,
an enormous lake with crystal clear waters
and a peninsular with a beach and the Furnas
valley, a huge luxuriant garden which is
still active volcanically.It is here that one
can sample the “Cozido”, which is a stew of Ponta Delgada
meat, spicy sausage and vegetables cooked by
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SÃO MIGUEL HOTELS
Hotel Avenida ****, Ponta Delgada Vila Nova ***, Ponta Delgada
Hotel Terra Nostra Park ***, Furnas
Royal Garden Hotel ****, Ponta Delgada
Hotel Camoes ****, Ponta Delgada Centre
São Miguel Park ****, Ponta Delgada centre
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FAIAL
H
orta was once the whaling centre Hotel Horta ****, Horta
of the Azores and is renowned as
a safe harbour for small boats
and many of the Trans Atlantic sailing races
use Faial as a breathing space en-route. Here
on the sea wall you can see the signatures
of generations of sailors together with their
sometimes very detailed pictures of the boats.
Eating out in Horta
Hotel Fayal ****, Horta
Quinta do Vale (Manor House),
Flamengos near Horta
Pousada da Horta****, Horta
Hotel do Canal ****, Horta
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TERÇEIRA
A
bout 29km by 17km, Terçeira is Hotel Terçeira Mar ****, Angra do Heroismo
an elliptical island, the principle
feature being Guilherme Moniz
which is a huge volcanic crater. There are
several dark sandy beaches around the
perimeter of the island. The main town of
Angra do Heroismo is the principle town of
the entire archipelago from an artistic and
architectural point of view and here one finds
the best shops, and a multitude of restaurants
and pavement cafes.
Eating out in Terçeira
Quinta de Nossa Senhora das Merçes, São
Mateus, near Angra do Heroismo
Pousada de Angra do Heroismo, Angra do
Heroismo
Hotel do Caracol ****, Angra do Heroismo
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PICO
Cancelo do Porco (self-catering cottages),
Bandeiras, near Madalena
A
n oblong-shaped island 42km
long by 15km wide which is in
essence one enormous extinct
volcano reaching a height of 2351 metres
above sea level, (the highest mountain in
Portugal). Access to the Island is either by
short boat ride (30 mins) from the port of
Horta on the Island of Faial or by air. Adegas do Pico, (self-catering cottages),
Prainha
Eating out in Pico
Poçinho Bay (Manor House), Poçinho
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