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Alijó
- The council of Alijó has a lot to see and experience, in a variety
of forms and in the different seasons of the year varying from one village
to another. Walking through the main town Alijó gives us a
good picture of this variety. The architectonic heritage is vast.
Next to the town hall, in the ancient part of the town, is the Pillory
– classified as Building of public Interest. Some of the other monuments
to visit are: the Parish Church built in the 18th century, dedicated to
Santa Maria Maior; the fountain in front of the church; the square in front
of the Town Hall; the monument in honour of the Douro Man - witnesses by
this council his historic vitality and main activity: the art and struggle
of wine growing. |
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Rural Quinta do Silval, Alijó
The Rural Hotel Quinta do
Silval, located on the left side of Pinhão River, near to Vale de
Mendiz, is the first Vinic Hotel of the Demarcated Region of Douro and
is the pride of its owner, the Sociedade da Casa Agricola da Quinta do
Silval. The hotel is magnificently built over the mythic Pinhão
River, in a property with patrimonial and landscape value where every year
the best grapes of Douro originate the best Port and Douro wines. The Hotel
bathed by the sun all day long and immersed in tradition, allows the visitor
to enjoy the beauty of the entire region. The Hotel Rural Quinta do Silval
opened recently and it allies the charisma, comfort and new technologies
with a typical Douro arquitecture, offering a dining room where one can
experience the traditional gastronomy of this region and a Tasting room
to taste the best wines. |
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Pousada
de Alijó - Barão de Forrester, Alijó
The Pousada de Alijó,
Barão de Forrester is a charming hotel located in the old village
of Alijó, heart of the Douro Wine Region, among the famous "quintas",
small estates where the Porto Wine vineyards grow. It is the most perfect
place to get to know how the Oporto wine is produced, one of the most famous
wines in the World. The proximity of the Douro river allows guests to go
on pleasant cruises, and enjoy one of the most beautiful landcapes in the
country. Next to the town hall, in the ancient part of the town,
is the Pillory - classified as Building of public Interest. Some of the
other monuments to visit are: the Parish Church built in the 18th century,
dedicated to Santa Maria Maior; the fountain in front of the church; the
square in front of the Town Hall; the monument in honour of the Douro Man
- witnesses by this council his historic vitality and main activity: the
art and struggle of wine growing. |
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Amares
- Between the city of Braga and the Gerês mountain range, stands
Sta. Maria do Bouro Pousada, the result of the restoration of a former
Cistercian Monastery, one of the most characteristic of that period in
Portugal. In accordance with the monastic severity, but with a comfortable
and modern decoration, this Pousada is an absolute must to discover the
cultural sites of Minho.
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Pousada
de Amares - Santa Maria do Bouro, Amares
In
accordance with the monastic severity, but with a comfortable and modern
decoration, this Santa Maria do Bouro Pousada is an absolute must to discover
the cultural sites of Minho. Between the city of Braga and the Geres
mountain range, stands Santa Maria do Bouro Pousada, the result of the
restoration of a former Cistercian Monastery, one of the most characteristics
of that period in Portugal. The hotel has 32 guestrooms that are
equipped with standard amenities and provide comfort to its guests.
The hotel provides refined ambience, which is known for its superior quality,
offering the guests an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a stay in the Convent
where you will have all the comfort of modernity. |
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Braga,
a city in the Braga Municipality in northwestern Portugal, is the capital
of the Braga District, the oldest archdiocese and one of the major cities
of the country. Braga is the oldest Portuguese city and, one of the
oldest Christian cities in the World. Under the Roman Empire, as Bracara
Augusta, it was capital of the province Gallaecia. The urban area extends
from the (river) Cavado to the (river) Este. Braga is serviced by regional
and fast trains to Porto and Lisbon. The city of Oporto (Porto) is about
53 km. The present Mayor is Francisco Soares Mesquita Machado, elected
from the Socialist Party. |
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Comfort
Inn Braga
The Comfort Inn® Braga
is located in the historical town of Braga, capital of the Minho region.
The city is known as the for its concentration of religious architecture,
including Sameiro Sanctuary, Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) and Bom
Jesus do Monte (Santuario do Bom Jesus do Monte), the most photographed
church in Portugal.Enjoy a day full of adventure at the Kartodrom, or a
day in the great outdoors at Peneda-Gerês National Park (Parque Nacional
da Peneda-Gerês). The hotel is close to the Delphi, Grundig and Blaukpunkt
industries. This Braga hotel is close to a variety of museums, historical
landmarks, shops and cafés. There is an on-site restaurant and bar,
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring many delicacies of the region. |
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Meliá
Braga Hotel & Spa
The Meliá Braga Hotel
& Spa is a modern and sophisticated upper-class Hotel serving the city
of Braga and the whole region. Is located near the University of Braga,
near the Iberian Center of Nanotechnology and 5 minutes from the city center
and shopping centers. With a modern architecture with contemporary lines
and decor, will have three VIP floors, a garden social area with bar, a
modern spa and a floor with rooms for meetings and conferences. Restaurant
offers Offers various themed buffets with service "Show Cooking" for breakfast
and dinners as well as special a la carte dishes with the new Portuguese
cuisine. Heated outdoor pool. Separate pool for children. Heated indoor
pool. Spa: Sauna, Jacuzzi, massage and relaxation therapies. |
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Pousada
de Braga - São Vicente
The Pousada de Braga, São
Vincente, is the result of the restoration of a late nineteenth-century
palace. In an appropriate setting for a charming hotel, this is the ideal
base to discover the magnificent city of Braga and the fabolous Minho region
during your leisure time. If you’re travelling on business you’ll feel
at home when you return to the Pousada de São Vicente at the end
of your day’s work. This hotel is equipped to host events. Come and
discover the Pousada de Braga. |
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Bragança
- The city is ideally located near the border between Spain and Portugal.
In Bragança, with its strategic position, has token place many constructions
of fortresses before Fernão Mendes, brother in law of D. Afonso
Henriques, demanded the creation of the city walls in 1130. It has
been Brigantia. In its interior is the castle of D. Sancho I, established
in 1187, with donjon and vigil towers, which have many tragic legends that
say they were the refuge of Dona Sancha, the unhappy wife of Fernão
Mendes. The legends also say that other wives were kept prisoners in those
towers. Between the city walls, it’s also the pentagonal Domus Municipalis
from the 17th century, that is the unique model still remaining of the
Romanic civil architecture in Portugal. |
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Pousada
de Bragança - São Bartolomeu
Bragança, too often
forgotten due to its distance from the decision-making centres, will be
impossible to forget, once visited. From the Pousada de Bragança,
São Bartolomeu, on top of a hill of the Nogueira montain range,
you have a superb view over the castle. The Pousada de S. Bartolomeu enjoys
a sensational view which stretches across the plateau lying beyond the
mountains. After a visit to the city sites and monuments, a magnificent
evening can be enjoyed by the pool. Located in one of the most interesting
medieval cities of Portugal, this charming hotel in Bragança combines
perfectly its architecture, decoration and gastronomy with the regional
culture. |
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Chaves
- located 12 km. south of the Spanish border, just 22 km south of Verín.
The
town has always had great historical importance, being the site of an important
Roman garrison and later being in the forefront of resistance during the
Napoleonic invasions of the early nineteenth century. |
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Casino
Chaves Hotel Chaves
Located in a 300,000m2
environment in Chaves, northern Portugal, is the newly built Solverde Casino
Chaves Hotel. This 4 star complex has 78 comfortable rooms (6 are suites),
and all of them are equipped with air conditioning, central heating, direct
line telephone, mini bar and satellite TV, to name but a few of the room
amenities. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and cafeteria. The facilities
at this recently opened hotel include indoor and outdoor swimming pools
for adults and children, a football field, fitness circuit, squash and
tennis courts, putting green, shooting field and a modern health club with
sauna, Turkish bath, gymnasium and Jacuzzi. The casino, right next to the
hotel, has live shows and capacity for over 600 people in its main restaurant,
a bar, and a saloon with entertaining games such as blackjack, poker and
about 300 slot machines. |
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Vidago
Palace Hotel Chaves
Nestling In 40 acres of
magnificent private landscape and treating guests to a lavish regal ambience,
the 5-star Vidago Palace Hotel, Chaves promises you a holiday to remember.
You will find yourself surrounded by established cedar trees, pine trees
and holly trees, making it the ideal base for a romantic retreat or peaceful
getaway. Chaves is situated in the far north of Portugal, just 10 km (6
miles) from the Spanish border, and is a charming historic town with a
medieval castle, forts and a Roman bridge over the scenic Tamega River.
It is also famous for its hot thermal springs complex, attracting a plethora
of visitors every year. From the moment you arrive in the lush park
grounds, and glimpse the impressive neo-romantic facade of the Vidago Palace
Hotel, you will appreciate why it is such a popular choice for business
conferences and wedding venues in Chaves. |
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