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Port of Lisbon with a record of calls and cruise passengers
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 00:00
The Port of Lisbon registered a new record into the registry of cruise ships, totaling 450,715 passengers and 308 ships, numbers that represent a new record. According to the Port of Lisbon, between January and November, the number of passengers is already accounted for more than the total recorded throughout last year, when this port structure had received 448,497 passengers. "The year 2011 will prove to be positive over the next years and shows the great expectations we have for the Port of Lisbon," says a representative involved in the analysis of the port."
Network of Medieval Cities and Villages will launch tour packages
Saturday, 24 December 2011 00:00
The Network of Cities and Medieval Villages, which includes 10 Spanish and two Portuguese localities, will launch soon. Tour packages go on sale through travel agencies and online. The next step is to meet to make some proposals, particularly to strengthen the sense of network and give more power to the site we have set, and to promote a specific offer to travel agencies, in interaction with the local hospitality. According to Fruitful, the project brings many benefits to the localities that comprise it, highlighting the promotion and cohesion that will define new strategies. "We feel the possibility of doing promotion together will help all parties. It is much easier to enhance the visibility of these sites together than each by itself," said Victor Fruitful. To attract tourists, the Network of Cities and Medieval Villages will develop a series of initiatives, such as the IV International Competition for snacks and Tapas, held this month in which were involved. In effect, it is already the site of the project, at the address www.villasmedievales.com, which will soon also be translated into German and Japanese as a way to reach more markets and has a strong presence in social networks. Marvão and Vila Viçosa are, for now, the only two Portuguese districts that have joined the project.. The Network of Cities and Medieval Villages brings together 12 Spanish and Portuguese towns whose common denominator is the heritage of medieval origin and is expected to soon emerge more communities, not only in Portugal and Spain as well as in southern France.
Palace of the Citade of Cascais opens again
Friday, 09 December 2011 00:00
After completing renovations, the Palácio da Cidadela, or Palace of the Citadel, in Cascais reopens to the public with the opening of the exhibition, "Game of Glory - Twentieth Century Design." The exhibition examines the main political and social events of this century through humor. The redevelopment of the area includes a pole of the Museum of the Presidency, as well as the definition of circuits for visits various public spaces. The exhibit will be on display at the Palace of the Citadel until February 26, 2012. The exhibition has been organized from the collection that brings together Peres Ricon’s 2,500 original works and more than 3,200 covering the late nineteenth century and the whole 20th century.
Azores: Best Budget Travel Destinations for 2012
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 00:00
9 New Guest Houses around Portugal
Monday, 14 November 2011 00:00
The luxury of a guest house in Cascais. A 19th century home in the heart of Porto, breathing art and design. Urban tourism in the historic fabric of Viseu, steps from the Sé Catedral. The country house of your dreams on a farm in the Alentejo, near Évora. A rural hotel in the natural splendor of Trás-os-Montes. A traditional village in the mountains of Lousã. Discover these and other getaways, coming soon.
Quinta do Pontão - More than a simple rural hotel, Quinta do Pontão is a refuge for comfort and well-being, surrounded by a magnificent natural landscape. The hotel, a solid granite construction, has plenty of space for relaxation, a living room, an event room and large, comfortable bedrooms with elegant décor. The farm consists of over 20 hectares of land with lush, diverse plants that cohabitate in perfect symphony with the rocky masses and granite constructions, old shelters for farmers long ago. It's an invitation for discovery and adventure.
Avó Lídia's Retreat - Located in the Serra Daire e Candeeiros Naturla Park, Avó Lídia's Retreat offers more than just lodging. Her experiences promote contact with traditions, typical rural activities, and the natural and architectural heritage of the region. In the “Charm” room you can find tradition mixed with personality and refinement. In the “Refuge” room, a comfortable and reinvigorating night awaits.
Pinheiro Grande House - Classified as a rural tourism farmhouse, this 18th century unit consists of two family units and four suites (opening soon). It includes an enormous 180 square meter living room, perfect for gatherings and meetings. The house is in the center of the town of Columbeira, once known as the location of the Battle of Roliça, where the Portuguese defended themselves against the French Invasions of 1808.The Charm of Cascais - Guest House - The luxurious guest house in Cascais opened in July of 2011 with traditional Portuguese architecture and décor, featuring large gardens in a neighborhood close to the center of Cascais, near the sea and marina. Among the available facilities are a heated outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and wine bar, lounge, garden with tropical plants and fruit trees, and a private sailboat for boating trips.
Canal House - The canal house is situated in the Southwest Alentejan Natural Park and São Vicente coast, where small rural houses speckle the rolling countryside of the Alfambras valley. The stunning and virtually unknown Canal beach is only a few kilometers away. Arrifana and Amoreira (to the north), Vale Figueiras, Bordeira and Amado (to the south) are other nearby beaches. Made up of two distinct units, the Yellow House and the Red House, the enterprise was developed with the environment in mind. The houses were built on raw land and make optimal use of solar energy. With comfortable, spacious areas, the houses are completely equipped, including private outdoor patios and private entrances. Upon arrival, guests are presented with a welcome basket with regional products, and fresh Alentejan bread delivered daily.Casa do Conto - Arts and Residence - Open since July 2011, the Casa do Conto presents a modern residence with six original suites in an artistic and cultural environment, right in the center of Porto. The Casa do Conto was born from the renovation of a 19th century building with a granite and tile façade. The project, headed by architects from, aimed to keep memory alive and breathing, and in doing so, outfitted the suites with '40s and '50s furniture, 19th century mirrors and lamps made by Siza Vieira and Souto Moura. The suites are also fully equipped with a kitchenette, common rooms and a garden.
Aldeia do Camelo - This rural tourism unit, opened in March of 2011, offers three renovated traditional houses to its guests. The renovation process focused on social and environmental sustainability. Traditional materials were employed hand-in-hand with solar heating systems and local biomass fuel. The unit also makes a commitment to agriculture and local products, creating an added value in tourism. In partnership with the Donkey Reserve and Naturanima, visitors can take a donkey ride through the mountains of Lousã.More Articles...
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