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| Sagres
- This purpose-built Pousada has a superb position on the cliff-top
overlooking Sagres fort and the lighthouse of Cape St Vicent, off which
many great sea battles have been fought by the likes of Admirals Drake,
Rodney, Nelson and Napier. Since its erection in 1960, the Pousada
has been constantly improved to cater for the increasing number of visitors
who want to see this most south westerly corner of Europe and to learn
something of the history of the man who gave his name to the Pousada, Infante
D. Henrique, is Portuguese for Prince Henry, the son of King João
I and his English-born queen Philippa Lancaster, who founded a navigation
school here early in the 15th century. As you sip your Sagres beer
on the terrace, remember Prince Henry planned expeditions which prodded
and probed their way down the west coast of Africa and then, via the Azores
and Madeira, to the New World. His fleets reached India and it is no coincidence
that Bombay is so named. It is a corruption of the Portuguese boa baía
(good bay). Goa, which has beaches to rival Portugal’s, remained Portuguese
territory until 1961.
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Pousada
de Sagres Infante ***
The Pousada Do Infante rests
on the top of golden cliffs overlooking the blue waters of the Atlantic
Ocean. Situated in the south west of the Algarve, the wild and windswept
peninsula has beautiful sandy beaches and is a popular windsurfing spot.
The discovery of the cultural activities in the area and the possibility
of walking on desert beaches, allow you to forget about the real world.
The pousada boasts of comfortable rooms and suites that are equipped with
amenities. The luxurious pousada serves delicious seafood cuisine made
from local produce. It also offers rooms for meetings, conferences and
banquets along with facilities. |
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Brás de Alportel (near Faro) |
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| São Brás
de Alportel - Built in the forties and launched
by the National Secretary of Propaganda, Dr. António Ferro, Pousada
S. Brás is with no doubt in a privileged location to get to know
the Algarve. Designed by the Architect Miguel Jacobetty, Pousada
S. Brás is one of the first seven Pousadas to appear in Portugal.
The Pousada started with 5 rooms, then had 14 rooms and, in 1997, enlarged
to 33. This is the spot where days drift by with serenity, nested
in the beautiful warm-earth tones of the country and complemented by the
deep blue in the horizon (Ria Formosa). But what is most impressing
in the new state building is the curved shapes and white walls resembling
to schools from another time, it conserved with the regional architecture
styles and decorated in same manor gastronomy.
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Pousada
de São Brás de Alportel ***
The Pousada de São
Brás de Alportel has magnificent views of the surrounding Algarve
mountains and towards the distant Atlantic Ocean. Situated at the mouth
of the River Gilao, beautiful balconied houses stretch along both banks
of the river, which is spanned by two elegant bridges. The Pousada
São Brás has 33 bedrooms, all of which are air-conditioned.
There is a swimming pool in the gardens, which is open during the summer
months. There is also a tennis court on site. Enjoy the cuisine and wines,
swim in the pool or just relax on the terrace enjoying the breathtaking
scenery. |
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Pousada
de Tavira - Convento da Graca
An architectonical elements
blend with modern equipment, makes this Pousada ready for any business
client or, for the ones that want a perfect golf course, a fantastic day
by the pool, a regional and delicious dinner and a starry night in the
suite’s private and gardened room. |
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