Pousada de Faro - Palácio de Estoi
Faro
Algarve
Portugal
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The Pousada de Estoi is
set in the old 19th century Estoi Palace, which used to belong to the Viscount
of Estoi, José Francisco da Silva. The palace took 20 years to build
and in May 1909 a huge party was thrown in the gardens to celebrate the
inauguration.
After the Viscount’s death,
the palace remained in the family until 1987, at which time it was acquired
by Faro Municipal Council. Besides the main building, the tea pavilions
and Versailles-style gardens are still being renovated. The Palácio
de Estoi is a new Pousada de Portugal since May '09, a project signed by
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| The Algarve’s cuisine is
famed for its variety of locally-caught fish and seafood. The shellfish
in particular are an absolute must.
Algarvian sweets are true
works of art. Made with eggs and locally-grown almonds, figs and carob,
they are absolutely irresistible. Try the Dom Rodrigos, morgados, marzipan
shapes, fig cheese and many others.
Read
the history of this pousada
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Interesting Places:
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Estoi Church
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The Roman Ruins at Milreu
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The Serra do Caldeirão
Mountains
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Faro Municipal Museum
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The Almirante Ramalho Ortigão
Maritime Museum
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The Regional Ethnographic Museum
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Faro Municipal Theatre
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The Hermitage of Our Lady of
Good Hope
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The Hermitage of Saint Anthony
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The Ria Formosa
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Beaches
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Activities:
Activities in the Pousada:
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Swimming Pools (outdoor and
indoor)
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Spa
Activities outside the Pousada:
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Walks
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Beaches
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Boat Trips
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Horse Riding
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Angling
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Nearest Pousadas:
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São Brás de Alportel
– Pousada de São Brás – 20 km away
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Tavira – Pousada Convento da
Graça – 30km away
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Santa Clara–a-Velha – Pousada
de Santa Clara – 117km away
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Sagres – Pousada de Sagres –
150 km away
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Fairs and markets:
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Gastronomy Fair – Ria Formosa
– end of July
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Pine Cone Festival – 2nd of
May
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Faro City Day – 7th of September
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Faro Fair – 16 to 24 October
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Emigrants’ Festival – 17 and
18 August
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| Hotel Facilities: |
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Wireless Internet available
in all public areas
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Restaurant
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Bar
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Laundry
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Car Park (covered and uncovered)
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Outdoor and Indoor Swimming
Pools
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equipment: |
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Air Conditioning
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LCD Cable TV
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Electricity - 220 Volts
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Mini-Bar
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Hairdryer
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Safe
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Bathing gowns
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Cable Internet Access
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Telephone
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Distances to nearest
pousadas
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São Brás de Alportel
– Pousada de São Brás – 20 km away
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Tavira – Pousada Convento da
Graça – 30km away
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Santa Clara–a-Velha – Pousada
de Santa Clara – 117km away
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Sagres – Pousada de Sagres –
150 km away
Read the
history of this pousada.
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