Wednesday, 23 November 2011 00:00
Set in natural surroundings of the river Caima River Valley, and opened in April 2011, If Palmaz was a wilderness, the
Hotel Rural River Valley would be an oasis. And whether this is the most appropriate comparisons or do not, the fact is that the first large country hotel operating wholly from renewable energy can, at first sight, have the effect of surprise and comfort that the image a refuge for hikers in the Sahara would thirsty. They divided the 30 rooms decorated by different concepts, each suited to one of the four elements found in nature. It is a philosophy that fits into the hotel's green policy and at the same time, allows the use of an appropriate palette of tranquility and quiet. The hotel includes a suite of four rooms, one that is adapted for guests with limited mobility and, later, several single rooms, all spacious, all with a large balcony and full of potential - for breakfast for sunbathing.There are no houses in sight, no cars, no electricity poles with wires disturb the blue, just the colors of the trees, the voices of birds, and at dawn is still dark, almost mystical experience of chimes of the chapel bell, the sensitive ears to agree a prayer to Mary which is passed, strange in the early morning air. For those who want to stay at the oasis, the offer includes the library, with some 200 titles, especially literature that belonged to Maria Jose Duarte Nunes and was donated by the hotel manager.
Portugal National Tourist Office