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This
region is made up of two contrasting areas. The extensive beaches and fishing
villages lie along the coast, while in the interior the mountains dominate
the landscape. “Beiras” is the traditional name of a region running
south of Douro river and north of Tagus river.
The region is one of deep
contrasts: the Atlantic coastline, where a temperate climate, white sandy
beaches and the Atlantic pine forests are typical, and the interior where
more forbidding mountains and rocks set the tone.
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| Almeida is a town
in Almeida Municipality, Portugal. The council of Almeida presents
some evidences of human presence since the Paleolithic, having detected
cities of the Bronze and Iron Age, as well as evidence of Roman presence.
But it was in the Medieval period that this territory suffered a great
evolution, the consequence of its location near the border of the Portuguese
territory and the creation of the councils guaranteeing the occupation
of this region. For a long period of time, the Côa River defined
the border between Portugal and the Kingdom of Leão. In 1297, with
the Alcanices settlement, by the king D. Dinis, the east territories in
Portugal were definitely integrated. With this larger region, Almeida
and Castelo Bom received greater strategic importance.
Nowadays, the council of
Almeida has three of the councils created in the Middle Ages. The village
with the same name is located in the Mesas Upeland, 7km far from the border
of Spain. The council presents a great historical fortune based in the
existence of two medieval villages, Castelo de Mendo and Castelo Bom, and
the historical village of Almeida. |
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Hotel
Parador de Almeida
Located
in the centre region of Portugal, near the Vilar Formoso border and within
the old walls of the village you will find the Hotel Parador de Almeida,
former Pousada Nossa Senhora das Neves. It was built in 1985, in the place
where the former prisons were located. This charming hotel reveals, in
spite of its modern atmosphere and spacious rooms, the historical and cultural
grandiosity of the village of Almeida, now a classified National Heritage.
This Almeida hotel has a bar, TV room, and an excellent restaurant
which doubles as a venue for special celebrations or weddings for up to
150 people. Furthermore, guests can use the wireless Internet access available
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| Aveiro is a city
in Aveiro Municipality in Portugal, with a total area of 199.9 km²,
a total population of 73,559 inhabitants, and 59,860 electors (2006). It
is the second most populous city in the Centro Region of Portugal, after
Coimbra. However, the city of Aveiro together with neighbouring Ílhavo,
make one conurbation which has a population of 113,908 inhabitants, making
it one of the most important by population density in the Centro Region.
The municipality is composed of 14 parishes (freguesias, and is located
in Aveiro District and the chief city of Baixo Vouga. The present Mayor
is Élio Manuel Delgado da Maia, elected by a coalition between the
Social Democratic Party and the Democratic Social Centre. The municipal
holiday is 12 May. |
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Melia
Ria Hotel, Aveiro
The
Meliá Ria Hotel is located in a superior quality residential development
in the centre of Aveiro, with views of the lake formed by the River Ria
de Aveiro. Located next to the Cultural and Congress Centre and the train
station, just a short distance from the historical heart of the city, 7
km from the beaches, and 60 minutes from Porto airport, with easy access
to the A1, IP5 and IC1 highways. The Meliá Ria hotel is situated
on one of the channels of the Ría de Aveiro, near the characteristic
building of the old Jerónimo Campos Ceramic Factory, giving its
rooms a privileged view of the singular beauty of Aveiro. |
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Eurosol
Estarreja Hotel & SPA, Estarreja,near Aveiro
The
hotel Eurosol Estarreja Hotel & SPA has available 67 rooms, 12 suites
included. Four of these 12 suites are exterior suites. The hotel is integrated
in an exuberant centenary plant life area with a convenient exposure essential
for an infrastructure of this kind. This hotel offers leisure infrastructures
namely the restaurant “Real Cozinha Velha”, two bars “Paço Real”
and “Caribe”, banquet room, meeting rooms, Wellness SPA, Fitness Club,
sauna and Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, reading
room, kids club, tennis court, mini golf and a garden decorated with centenary
trees and walking paths, private parking and garage. |
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Pousada
de Torreira / Murtosa - Ria de Aveiro
Located in the isthmus that
connects Murtosa to the beaches of São Jacinto, the Pousada de Murtosa
Torreira, Ria de Aveiro is set in a preserved area with a unique natural
beauty. From the balconies of this nature hotel it is possible to overlook
the Ria de Aveiro, and on peaceful evenings you can appreciate the fishermen
at work on the traditional "Moliceiros" boats. Surrounded by water, this
is the ideal spot for fishing, water sports or going to the beautiful beaches
which are near the Costa Nova's typical colourful houses. |
| Belmonte is a municipality
in Portugal. It has a total area of 118.8 km² and a total population
of 7,662 inhabitants. The municipality is composed of five parishes and
is located in the district of Castelo Branco. The present mayor is Amândio
Manuel Ferreira de Melo, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal
holiday is April 26.
Belmonte is also the birth
place of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the navigator who discovered the
land of Vera Cruz, now Brazil. Located in the Church of Santa Maria are
the iconic image statue of Nossa Senhora da Esperança (Our Lady
of Hope), which accompanied Cabral in his voyage. The image was, until
1834, in the Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, now transformed
in a modern charm hotel. |
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| Belmonte is
home to the last remaining community of marranos (known as "Belmonte Jews")
who officially returned to Judaism in the 1970s, and opened a synagogue
in 1996. In 2003, the Belmonte Project was founded under the auspices of
the American Sephardi Federation, in order to raise funds to acquire Judaic
educational material and services for the community (which now numbers
160-180). A Jewish Museum of Belmonte (Museu Judaico de Belmonte) opened
on 17 April 2005. In the summer of 2006, the American Sephardi Federation
ceased to have the Belmonte Project under its auspices. |
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Pousada
de Belmonte - Convento do Belmonte, Belmonte
Set on the slopes of the
Esperança Mountain, at just over 1 km from the town of Belmonte,
the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Pousada Convento de
Belmonte results from the renovation of the former Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Convent. Inside, the chapel and sacristy have been converted into a lounge
and bar a good example of the harmonious blend of historical architecture
and modern construction and comfort. The Pousada hotel has preserved the
Monastery’s heritage intact (the sight was classified as a building of
public interest in 1986), included amphitheatre architecture layout in
the pine woods on the slopes of Esperança´s Mountain, and
stunning landscape with views over the Cova da Beira region and Estrela’s
Mountain. Guests can use this historic luxury hotel as a base for exploring
the many historical monuments is the region. |
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| The city of Castelo Branco
is made up of one parish with a population of 30,649. It is located in
Castelo Branco Municipality in Castelo Branco District.
The city is home to Centauro
a company which produces industrial coolers, refrigerators and freezers.
The Portuguese subsidiary of Danone has a factory in Castelo Branco which
produces Danone's dairy products for the entire Iberian Peninsula. The
district of Castelo Branco is also famed for the Castelo Branco cheese.
Commercial centers in Castelo Branco (Alegro and Fórum). |
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Best
Western Hotel Rainha Dona Amélia Castelo Branco
The
Best Western Hotel Rainha D. Amélia features all modern facilities
and is soundproofed throughout. We are in a quiet location, near the historical
center with a castle, museums and gardens, in the center of the city, just
500 meters from the commercial center. The hotel is ideally situated to
visit Castelo Branco and its surroundings, where we can find the Cathedral,
the Bishop’s Palace, castles, museums and gardens. Start your morning with
our complimentary buffet breakfast. Evenings are a great time to enjoy
the Dinastia Bar. Our in-house restaurant offers our guests the chance
to enjoy a great diversity of both local and international dishes. We have
meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 400 people. Free parking. |
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Hotel
Tryp Colina do Castelo Castelo Branco
The
Tryp Colina do Castelo is located on the top of a hill with wonderful panoramic
views over the city of Castelo Branco. Near the centre of the city, the
hotel is the perfect base for discovering some of the most picturesque
locations and cultural attractions in the region of Beira Baixa.
The hotel offers: Select buffet breakfast, Buffet-style Restaurant, A la
carte Restaurant, Lobby bar, Health Club with indoor heated pool, sauna,
steam baths, Whirlpool, massages on request (Swimming hats must be used
at all times in the pool), 2 Squash courts and 3 Tennis courts. |
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| Condeixa-a-Nova,
also known as Condeixa, is a town and a municipality in the district
of Coimbra, Portugal. It is located 15 km south of Coimbra, and in the
Greater Metropolitan Area of Coimbra. The town is known for the ancient
Roman settlement of Conímbriga which is located nearby, and includes
a museum and the well-preserved ruins. The municipality of Condeixa-a-Nova
is traditionally a center for agriculture. The municipality has also a
number of industries ranging form ceramics to pharmaceuticals (Medinfar).
The ancient Roman settlement of Conímbriga, is an important tourist
attraction. |
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Pousada
de Condeixa-a-Nova - Santa Cristina, Condeixa
Santa Cristina Pousada Condeixa
is located close to the Lisbon-Oporto motorway, near the historical university
city of Coimbra and only 2 kilometres from Conimbriga, one of the best-preserved
Roman ruins in Europe. The interior design, the peacefulness of the surrounding
green areas and the nearby palace park, are all excellent reasons to visit
this Pousada again and again. The hotel has 45 guestrooms that are
well equipped with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy delicious gastronomy
at the onsite restaurant. The restaurant offers conditions for big
weddings, in interior and external spaces that present the maximum capacity
of 150 people. |
| Covilhã is
a city in Covilha Municipality in Centro region, Portugal. It is located
in the Cova da Beira subregion, in the district of Castelo Branco. The
municipal holiday is October 20. Sometimes referred to as town of wool
and snow, Covilhã is one of the main urban centres of the historical
Beira Interior region. The proximity of the mountains offers exquisite
scenery and a great environment for those fond of hiking, camping, mountain
climbing and skiing.
There are seven cinemas and
one theatre in the city. The Town Hall of Covilhã is responsible
for the cultural programming of one of the movie theatres of the town which
has a wide variety of activities throughout the year. There are also various
theatre companies: Teatrubi, ASTA, Teatro das Beiras and Quarta Parede
that stage theatre and multimedia productions throughout the year. A theatre
festival is organised by a local theatre company, Teatro das Beiras, in
November. |
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Hotel
Tryp Dona María Covilhã
On
the outskirts of the city of Covilha, the privileged housing and business
area with incomparable views over the valley and the mountains. Only 1
km from the city center. Close to 'La Guarda' and the 'Sierra de Estrella'
mountains, 45 km from 'Castello Branco', 200 km for the airport of Oporto,
and 270 km from the city of Lisboa. The hotel offers: Restaurant, Bar Dinastía,
Garage for up to 50 cars, Pool (covered in wintertime), Health & Beauty
Center with gym, hydromassage, sauna, steam bath, welcome drink available
at reception 24 hours a day, free financial and sports newspapers and breakfast
included in the price of the stay. |
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