2011 08 - Portugal: A Big Deal
Monday, 01 August 2011 00:00
Five-star hotels in Portugal often cost half of those of the same quality in Paris, London, or Madrid. With an average of 84 Euros per night, Portugal is the sixth most affordable country in Europe, according to the Hotel Price Index for the second quarter of 2010. With an average cost of 85 Euros per night, Lisbon is the ninth least expensive city. For complete list visit http://www.hotels.com/press/hotel-price-index-summer-2010.html.
Lisbon is one of the most affordable places to stay in Europe, according to trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI), which is published monthly by the hotel price comparison site www.trivago.co.uk. With an average nightly rate of just 81 Euros, Lisbon is less than half the cost to visit the most expensive cities in Europe.
In 2009 Porto was considered One of the "World's Sexiest Affordable Destinations" by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
In April 2010, Lisbon was voted Europe's Best Vacation Destination in a survey conducted by the European Consumers Organization, which described "the wonderful city" as "the most beautiful place to go [in Europe] for a trip or a week. Lisbon beat out competition from Barcelona, London, Copenhagen, Bilbao, Lyon, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and Helsinki, which together, and in that order, formed the top ten for 2010.
In 2011 the Post Office's annual Holiday Costs Barometer reveals that Families eating out in Portugal, can expect to pay 65% less than in the more cuisine-proud Italy. Portugal is also one of the cheapest destinations for families going on a self-catering holiday according to the Post Office Study. Plus hotel.info's Top 20 (out of 30) most popular countries in Europe (2 - 5 stars) ranks Portugal # 2 country in terms of Current value for money rating.
As of June 2011 TAP Portugal added a Lisbon-Miami route to their Newark-Lisbon and Porto offerings, and SATA will expand its summer flights from Boston to Lisbon and Madeira. The authentic product, new infrastructure and good value are the three factors that are making Portugal the place to go in 2011. Also, more low cost European carriers are flying into several cities in Portugal making it more accessible, especially if travelers are combining two European destinations. For more information about the flights click here.
Guimarães will be the European Capital of Culture in 2012.
The following is a list of some hotel fall 2011 prices in Portugal. The prices listed are for the cost of one night in a hotel in various locations.
Algarve
Villa Termal Das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort
Caldas de Monchique - 8550-232 Monchique
One night, Double = 85 Euros
Alentejo
Aldeia de Serra - 7170-118 Redondo - Evora - Portugal
One night, Standard Double = 200 Euros (breakfast included)
Pousada de Marvão- Santa Maria
Rua 24 de Janeiro, 7 - 7330-122 Marvão
One night, Standard Double = 120 Euros (breakfast Included)
Avenida 25 de Abril, 20 - Santo António das Areias - 7330-251 Marvão
One night, Standard Twin = 92.50 Euros (breakfast Included)
7630-734 Zambujeira do Mar - Odemira Portugai
One room (minimum four nights) during special season= 140 Euros per night
Lisbon Area
Rua Do Alecrim, 12, 1200 - 017 Lisbon
One night, Classic Double= 120 Euros (breakfast included)
Rua de Santa Marta, 48 - 1150-297 Lisbon
One night, Superior Double = 99 Euros
Alto de S Filipe CCI 3114 - Setúbal 2900-300
One night, Small Double = 75 Euros
Centro
Rua do Hospital - 3500-161 Viseu
One night, Standard = 95 Euros (breakfast included)
Meliá Palácio Da Lousã Boutique Hotel
Largo Viscondessa do Espinhal - 3200-257 Lousã
One night, New Wing Standard Room = 68.80 Euros
Rua Engº Von Hafe, Nº 20, 3800-176 Aveiro
One night, One Guest = 78 EurosCasa da Cisterna
Rua Da Cadeia Nº 7, 6440-031 Castelo Rodrigo
One night, Superior Double = 100 Euros (breakfast included)
Avenida da Liberdade, 1 - 2430-501 São Pedro de Moel
One night, Double = 80 Euros (breakfast included)
Porto/Norte
Calheiros – Ponte de Lima
One night (two night minimum), Double = 125 Euros (breakfast included)
Casa das Pipas
Celeirós do Douro, 5060-909 Sabrosa
One night, Superior Double = 150 Euros (breakfast included)
Hotel Eurostars das Artes, Porto
Rua Do Rosario, 160-164 Porto Portugal
One night, Double = 158.94 Euros
Rua Fonte Taurina 99-101 - Nicolau - 4050-270 Porto
One night = 140-175 Euros (taxes, service and breakfast included)
Quinta das Lajes, Penafiel, Porto, Portugal
One night, two people = from 72.50 Euros
Rua de Santa Catarina 197 4000- 150 Porto, Portugal
One night, Double = from 95 Euros
For a complete guide to hotels in Portugal please visit Mais Turismo and Inside Portugal Travel
The 2011 travel and tourism competitiveness index, put together by the World Economic Forum, places Portugal in the top 20 most competitive destinations for tourism and travel investments for the 3rd year running.
And some good news!
New Restaurants open in Lisbon
About.com - The Very Best Gardens of Europe are in PortugalGoeurope.About.com says that two of its favorite Gardens of Europe are in Portugal
New Intercontinental Hotel in the Douro
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