Beiras, Centro de Portugal
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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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| Curia (alt. 40m/130ft),
about 10km/6mi northwest of the Buçaco National Park, is a well
known spa. Its hot springs containing calcium sulfate are favored for ailments
of the joints and metabolism. Curia has modern treatment facilities a variety
of sport and recreational amenities and an attractive spa park.
Curia is between Lisbon and
Oporto, and between Coimbra and Aveiro. Perfect location for a spa
and golf break. |
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Curia
Palace Hotel, Spa & Golf
European
jewel of the “Golden Twenties” era, combining the grand tradition of Portuguese
hospitality and service. The Curia Palace - between Lisbon and Oporto,
and between Coimbra and Aveiro - is a premier all-season resort encircled
by a large private park with gardens, vineyards and golf course, where
you’ll enjoy one of the largest spas of the Centre of Portugal, luxury
accommodations, impressive and fascinating original public areas, fine
dining, outstanding amenities, passionate golf and exceptional service.
Executive 9-hole par 34 golf course at walking distance. Wine route, hot
spring bathes and glorious Atlantic beaches in close vicinity. Whether
you are here for a leisurely weekend, conference or wedding, Curia Palace
Hotel, Spa & Golf is the ultimate historical resort experience in Portugal. |
| FIGUEIRA
DA FOZ FEATURED HOTELS |
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| Figueira da Foz,
also known as Figueira for short, is a city of the district of Coimbra,
in Portugal. It is located at the mouth of the Mondego river, 40 km west
of Coimbra, and sheltered by hills (Serra da Boa Viagem). It is the second
largest city in the district of Coimbra.
It is a coastal city with
several beaches, summer and seaport facilities in the Atlantic Ocean coast.
As a city of tourism it plays an important part in the centre of the country.
A zone of legal gambling, one can find in Figueira one of the biggest casinos
of the Iberian Peninsula - the Casino Peninsular. |
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Sotto
Mayor Hotel, Figueira da Foz
This
Figueira da Foz hotel is close to Figueira da Foz Beach and Cabo Mondego.
Sotto Mayor has a seasonal outdoor pool. Business amenities at this 3.0
star property include wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small
groups, and business services. The property has a restaurant, a bar/lounge,
and a poolside bar. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning.
Business amenities at this 3.0 star property consist of conference rooms
and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange wedding services and dry
cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include an arcade/game
room, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free
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Sweet
Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Figueira da Foz
Chic
and elegant, the 4-star Sweet Atlantic Hotel is ideally situated in the
seaside city of Figueira da Foz, just minutes away from the beach. Hotel
Sweet Atlantic creates a world of luxury and sophistication that is hard
to replicate! With fifty lavish suites overlooking the waterfront, the
hotel boasts an attractive décor and modernist style that guarantees
a pleasant and unforgettable stay. Relax in Sweet Atlantic Hotel’s spacious
and stylish public areas and take advantage of the hotel’s vibrant bar
lounge and gourmet a la carte restaurant serving up appetising local dishes. |
| Lousã is a
town in the district of Coimbra, Portugal. Its neighbouring towns are Vila
Nova de Poiares (north), Góis (east), Castanheira de Pêra
(southeast), Figueiró dos Vinhos (south), and Miranda do Corvo (west).
It is the chief town and urban center in the Pinhal Interior Norte subregion.
Many of its residents commute by car or train (Linha de Lousã) to
the city of Coimbra for work, shopping or attend schools, Coimbra University
or the Coimbra Hospital. It's the birthplace of the renowned Portuguese
liqueur Licor Beirão. There is a small castle, Castle of Lousã
a few kilometers upstream of the town. Also nearby there is a mountain:
the Serra da Lousã. This mountain covers the southaestern part of
Coimbra district and the northeastearn Leiria district. The main river
in Lousã is the rio Arouce. The Count of Lousã is a descendent
of the Portuguese conqueror, António Correia, and his coat of arms
is decorated with a depiction of the decapitated head of King Muqrin, the
last Jabrid ruler of Bahrain killed by Correia in battle |
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Meliá
Palácio da Lousã Boutique Hotel
The
Meliá Palacio da Lousã Boutique Hotel is located in the idyllic
district of Lousã, 23 km from Coimbra, 160 km from Porto and 230
km from Lisbon. The building itself is the ancient palace of the Viscondessa
do Espinal, dating from the 17th and 18th century. Its location close to
historically and culturally interesting sites as well as its modern interior
make it the perfect choice for R + R in an exceptional environment. The
hotel offers: Varied breakfast buffet, Restaurant A Viscondesa, specialized
in regional cuisine, Poolside bar, Bar, Hotel fully adapted to the needs
of the disabled, Swimming pool, Facilities for traditional sports and adventure
sports, TV room, Nearby: hunting, trekking, swimming in the river, museums
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| Luso is a Portuguese
town of the municipality of Mealhada, Aveiro district, renowned by its
mineral waters. Águas do Luso, one of the largest Portuguese companies
providing mineral water is based there.
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Palace
Hotel do Bussaco, Luso
The
Palace Hotel do Bussaco is a remarkable Portuguese hotel located in the
heart of a natural woodland reserve in Bussaco, Portugal. This exquisite
hotel is a superb representation of The Portuguese 'Manueline' style of
period architecture. This popular Portuguese hotel is somewhat of a renowned
destination for its luxury and ornate decoration, drawing tourists and
locals alike to ponder its timeless palatial charm. Guests staying in this
5 star exclusive property will enjoy a superior standard of luxury and
pleasure when staying in Palace Hotel do Bussaco. Rooms are well appointed
offering essential room amenities while the in house dining rooms and lounge
areas are second to none! The staircases, lobby and saloons
adorned with paintings and stuccoes, are truly breathtaking, while a walk
though the landscaped gardens will let you drift away in pure relaxation. |
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Grande
Hotel do Luso
The
Grande Hotel de Luso is a graceful, elegant property dominantly set on
the skyline of the pretty spa town of Luso, in the Buçaco mountains.
Facilities include the Cruz Alta restaurant, a bar, coffee shop, indoor
and outdoor pools, tennis and squash courts, sauna, Turkish bath, children’s
club, boutique, currency exchange, room and dry-cleaning services and a
variety of meeting rooms with capacity for up to 380 pax theatre-style.
With magnificent and panoramic views over the Olympic swimming pool and
the gardens of the hotel, the bar / lobby monitors the different times
of day, providing spaces and environments for reading, contemplation, a
drink at dusk or the conviviality and animation on special occasions. True
ex-libris, not just of the Grand Hotel de Luso but also of the region,
the Olympic swimming pool, once rightly called Monumental Pool of Luso,
continues to be the delight of all. |
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| Manteigas is
a town and a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 125.0 km²
and a total population of 4,002 inhabitants.
The municipality is composed
of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Guarda; in Region Centro
and Sub Region: Beira Interior Norte, Comunidade urbana: Beiras. It is
located in the Serra da Estrela Mountain, the highest elevation in mainland
Portugal. Cities nearby: Guarda, Seia, Gouveia and Covilhã. The
present Mayor is Esmeraldo Saraiva Neto Carvalhinho, elected by the Socialist
Party. The municipal holiday is March 4.
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Pousada
de Manteigas - São Lourenço, Manteigas
Entirely built with stone
of the region, the Pousada de Manteigas, São Lourenço, is
located on the top of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, and enjoys a magnificent
view over the river Zêzere Valley. This nature hotel in Manteigas
has a panoramic Restaurant, that promotes and priviliges the regional Gastronomy.
It is the perfect place for peaceful walks, followed by relaxed conversations
by the fireplace. Guests can either practise winter sports during the season
or have a refreshing swim in the Summer, in the natural lagoons. |
| TORREIRA
- RIA / MURTOSA (NEAR AVEIRO) FEATURED HOTELS |
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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. |
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POUCA DA BEIRA POUSADA |
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| Vila Pouca da Beira
is a village and freguesia (parish) in the Portuguese municipality of Oliveira
do Hospital. Vila Pouca was an independent municipality until the beginning
of the 19th century. In 1801, when it became a parish of Avô, it
had 402 inhabitants. The municipality of Avô, and with it Vila Pouca,
merged into the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital in 1855.
A historical landmark in
Vila Pouca is an 18th century former convent, the Convento
do Desagravo do Santíssimo Sacramento ("Convent of the Soothing
of the Blessed Sacrament"). When the last nun of the convent died in the
beginning of the 19th century the convent became a military hospital. It
ultimately became a pousada around the beginning of the 21st century. |
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Pousada
de Vila Pouca da Beira - Convento do Desagravo
History tells us that the
Convento do Desagravo was built on the orders of the Bishop and Count,
Dom Francisco de Lemos de Faria Pereira, during the last quarter of the
eighteenth century. The Pousada de Vila Pouca da Beira preserves this fascinating
piece of history intact, carefully adapted to provide contemporary comfort.
The shaded convent cloister and formal gardens are oasis of calm to relax
in from the heat of the day. It was opened in August 2002 as a historic
luxury hotel, offering very high standard accommodation in superb surroundings.
Its superb location, close to the mountains of the "Serra da Estrela" and
the "Serra do Açor", helps to create a romantic and peaceful atmosphere. |
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