algarve and
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SOUTH OF PORTUGAL
PORTO
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Through the fields of wild flowers and rolling hills of the Alentejo to the Costa Vicentina along the Atlantic Ocean.
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GENERAL INFO
HIGHLIGHTS Wild flowers landscapes Prehistoric monuments Typical white washed villages Évora UNESCO heritage Calm beaches SW Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Gastronomy and wine
CYCLING
Pedal in roads with almost no auto traffic and relax in a landscape of rolling hills and typical villages. a2z-adventures.com
WALKING
Walk on the edge of dramatic cliffs by the Atlantic Ocean. Follow the Rota Vicentina in Alentejo and Algarve in a scenery of great beauty.
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POUSADA DO CRATO, flor da rosa Pousada do Crato is located at the heart of Alto Alentejo in the former Monastery of Santa Maria de Flor da Rosa, an important Gothic monument of the 14th century. This luxury hotel is an example of the recovery of a history building without losing its quiet and peaceful environment.
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M’ar de Ar Aqueduto This 5 star hotel is located in the historic center of Évora in the heart of the area classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. It was created from an adaptation of the old Palace of the Sepulveda a 16th century building which retains a magnificent chapel, vaulted ceilings and three windows in Manueline style in the main façade.
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POUSADA DE ESTÓI This 5 star hotel is located in the historic center of Évora in the heart of the area classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. It was created from an adaptation of the old Palace of the Sepulveda a 16th century building which retains a magnificent chapel, vaulted ceilings and three windows in Manueline style in the main façade.
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HERDADE DA MATINHA Hidden in a valley 5km south of Cercal, this country house is bursting with colour. Guests lounge in daybeds and by water features looking like they never want to leave. And if you make the most of the yoga studio, horse riding and cool pool it would be easy not to. Those who want to walk the Rota Vicentina could not be better placed as it runs right through the property.
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HERDADE DO TOURIL The Herdade do Touril is located 4 km from Zambujeira do Mar, right in the SW Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Park. In its 365 hectares at the same time enjoy the comfort and tranquility of a rural setting and the privilege of access to the sea, over 3 km of coastline.
AWARDS for PORTUGAL Portugal is being discovered by more visitors that are enchanted by this charming country. PORTO: European Best Destination 2014 (#1); 2012 (#1): Lonely Planet: Best European travel destination for 2013 LISBOA: World Travel Awards: 2014 Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination / Cruise Port Best European Destination: 2010 (#1); 2013 (#2) Tripadvisor top destinations 2014 (#23): PORTUGAL: World Travel Awards: 2013 World’s Leading Golf Destination 2014 Europe’s Leading Tourist Board 2012/2013 Europe’s Leading Beach Destination: The Algarve 2012/2013 Europe’s Leading Golf Destination: Portugal World Economic Forum: 7th most visitor-friendly country in the World Condé Nast Traveler and its readers as the best country to visit in 2013. UNESCO: There are currently 16 sites on the list, with several others hoping to join soon (Marvão, Lisbon’s Baixa district, Vila Viçosa, Arrabida, Mafra Palace, Buçaco Forest): Jeronimos Monastery Tomar’s Templar Castle and Convent Prehistoric Rock Art of Côa Valley Belem Tower Elvas Fortifications Angra do Heroismo Sintra Guimarães Pico Island Vineyard Culture Evora Porto’s Old Center Laurisilva Forest Batalha Abbey Douro Valley Alcobaça Abbey Coimbra University