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Thought
of trying a Golfing Break in North Portugal ...? by Stephen
Rapicano
Porto and the Minho region,
not the most likely of golf destinations you might think, but think again.
Superb golf courses, great hospitality, wonderful scenery and perfect climate.
Couple all this with the organisational skills of our organiser, Peter
Evens of Portgolf, and you have all the ingredients for a perfect golf
break.
Firstly to the golf courses,
Ponte De Lima GC. nestling in the hills a few miles from the eponymous
town you have a wonderfully presented course. Set among forests and lakes
each hole is varied and is a fair test of your golfing skills. Fantastic
views are available from almost everywhere and vineyards abound (which
is a constant reminder of the 19th). Then return to the friendly clubhouse
which offers an excellent selection of local cuisine and snacks to see
if you managed to play anywhere near your handicap!
Then onto Estela. We have
all played quite a few links courses in our time but Estela is exceptional.
Views of the Atlantic rollers crashing in on the adjacent sandy beaches,
the condition of the course and the local flora and fauna make for an unforgettable
experience, (seeing the head of your Driver detach itself from the shaft
and end up in the lake in front of the 14th is also something that will
take some time to forget).
Miramar is not quite on the
same level as the above two courses but certainly offers some respite,
especially if the local Vinho and Super Bock have taken their toll.
Peter, who surely has some
sort of military background, organised everything down to the last tee.
He was always on hand to smooth the way at hotels, golf courses and restaurants.
Taxis were waiting to move us from course to course and to take us to and
from restaurants - nothing is too much trouble for Peter and Portgolf.
On departure we were presented with a CD containing some memorable photos
that will remind us of a great trip.
I contacted Portgolf through
their website http://www.portgolf.com
and spoke to Peter Evens (00351 966618332) directly; and he called me back
to help plan our tour.
All in all Porto is a fantastic
golf destination and Peter will work with you to develop an itinerary to
suit your exact requirements.
Have a great trip!
Featured
North Portugal Hotels / Northern
Portugal Self-Catering/Vacation Rentals
About the Author: Stephen
Rapicano is the MD of CEC Europe Ltd and a keen golfer
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| ALIJÓ
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Hotel
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
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
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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. 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. |
| AMARES
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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. |
| BRAGA
FEATURED HOTELS, NORTH PORTUGAL |
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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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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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Casino
Chaves Hotel Chaves
Located in 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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Pousada
de Gerês / Caniçada - São Bento
A nature hotel with a unique
location, right in the heart of Peneda/Gerês National Park, the Pousada
de Gerês Caniçada, São Bento, has a breathtaking view
over the river Cávado and the peaceful Caniçada dam. These
are landscapes to remember, while appreciating a delicious appetizer on
the Pousada's terrace, looking down at the beautiful sunset reflected on
the water. All the 28 rooms are equipped with
the latest facilities to meet the comfort of guests. Other facilities include
a swimming pool, tennis court and a bar. Outdoor activities like hunting
and fishing are also arranged during the stay. |
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Pousada
de Guimarães - Nossa Sra. da Oliveira
The Pousada de Guimarães,
Nossa Sra. da Oliveira is located in the medieval historical centre of
Guimarães, traditionally known as the birthplace of the Portuguese
nation. This charming hotel pousada has been successfully adapted from
a private manor house, and offers all the comfort of modern amenities,
while maintains the charm and privacy characteristics. From the windows
you can enjoy looking over the church steeples and ancient rooftops, inviting
you to get to know the surrounding Medieval streets, leading to the majestic
monuments, so characteristic of the city. It is part of the liveliness
of the city, helping to reflect its century old traditions. Staying at
this Pousada and walking through the narrow streets that lead to the castle
and to the Palace of the Dukes, is like discovering the history of Portugal. |
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Pousada
de Guimaraes - Santa Marinha, Guimarães
Near the historical centre
of Guimarães, set on a hill overlooking the city, we find the majestic
Pousada de Guimarães, Santa Marinha, a former XII Century Augustin
Monastery, which after being rebuilt and restored, received the National
Architectural Prize in 1985. This historic luxury hotel has unique charming
points, like the superb gardens, to be counted among the best Portuguese’s
gardens, a magnificent stone staircase and an artificial lake can be found
among the trees. The rich Portuguese glazed tiles, the cloisters, the terraces
over the city will, together with the magnificent cuisine and wines, make
you wish to stay for a very long time. |
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Pousada
de Marão - Sao Goncalo, Marão
The Pousada do Marão,
São Gonçalo, is a nature hotel set on the Marão Mountain
Range and only 20km from the town of Amarante. This Pousada is the perfect
place to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the mountains and the Tâmega
valley. The splendour of the view from the Pousada sitting room is matched
by the excellent quality of the cuisine. In the hotel's immediate
surroundings, guests can enjoy the most beautiful tours, amongst which
a visit to Mateus Palace, which apart fromits architectural beauty, offers
guests a full programme of international cultural activities. |
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Pousada
de Mesão Frio - Solar da Rede, Mesão Frio
In the middle of the Douro
demarcated wine region, on the road from Mesão Frio to Régua,
is the Pousada Solar da Rede, with its breathtaking view over the River
Douro. Ideally located within a 27-hectare vineyard, this 18th century
manor house offers visitors the chance to sample the reality of local vineyard
life, whilst reliving the ways of Port savouring. The furniture is outstanding
and the individually designed rooms have been described as 'a museum of
beds' with each bedroom containing one of the finest beds of an age and
having all the furniture in the room to match. These fine pieces are also
throughout the public rooms of this historic luxury hotel where they fit
in perfectly with the architectural grandeur and the decorated tiling on
many of the walls. |
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Ipanema
Park Hotel Porto
The very recent remodelling
puts the Ipanema Park in the vanguard of environmental protection, offering
everything that you need to spend the best days in Oporto. Health Club,
Top of the Roof panoramic bar in the 15th floor, with swimming pool and
view over the mouth of river Douro. In the Jardim d’Inverno restaurant
you can taste the most refined flavours, or you can enjoy a relaxing moment
at the Coffee-Shop near the Twin Trees bar, while you use the Wi-Fi Free.
At the Twin Trees bar, peace and privacy do not need any walls or boundaries.
At the Top of the Roof bar the sky is the limit. The pleasure of seeing
the mouth of the river from a high position, at a height of more than 60
metres, while you enjoy a long drink prepared by the barman, before diving
into the highest swimming pool of Oporto. |
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Pestana
Porto Hotel Porto
This hotel is located in
Porto, and Ribeira Square, Sandeman Cellars, and Porto Cathedral are area
attractions. Additional attractions include Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman.
This 4.0-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms
and audio-visual equipment. Wireless Internet access is available in public
areas. This Porto property has event space consisting of banquet facilities
and conference/meeting rooms. The property offers an airport shuttle (surcharge).
Room service is available during limited hours. Additional property amenities
include a bar/lounge, valet parking, and multilingual staff. |
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Porto
Palacio Congress Hotel & Spa Porto
The Porto Palácio
Congress Hotel & Spa, recently elected a member of “The Leading Hotels
of the World”, is specifically geared towards business and leisure tourism,
meeting strictest quality standards. Dining in the hotel restaurant guests
are invited to try the local dishes, meticulously prepared by the head
chef of Salsa & Loureiro, Portuguese traditional food Restaurant, Hélio
Loureiro, with various awards for local and international cuisine. They
can enjoy the Nautilus Bar, with its relaxing and informal atmosphere and,
to complete the guests’ sense of well-being, there is also a modern spa.
These amenities are complemented by an innovative gastronomic space where
they can opt for typical Italian cuisine, Japanese and light. |
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Sheraton
Porto Hotel & Spa Porto
This Porto spa hotel is
near Bessa Stadium and Casa da Musica. Other attractions include Sandeman
Cellars. Dining options at Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa include a restaurant
and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational
amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness facility, and a steam room.
The property's full-service health spa has massage/treatment rooms and
beauty services. This 5.0-star property has a business center and offers
small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and audio-visual equipment.
Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional property
amenities include a concierge desk, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. |
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Tuela
Hotel Porto
The Tuela Porto is a magnificent
3 star hotel located in the heart of the city of Oporto in Portugal. This
Porto Hotel offers 197 elegantly decorated rooms completely equipped. Some
of the double rooms have two single beds joined together. The Tuela Porto
was completely renovated at the end of 2004 and it now reflects the transformation
of Porto city. Hotel Tuela Porto is perfectly situated in the area of Boavista,
the main business district in Oporto, just 3 km from the very center of
the city, 15 minutes away from the airport and 1 km from the beach. Tuela
Restaurant features buffet meals with Portuguese and International dishes.
The breakfast is also served in this restaurant which opens daily for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. The Bar, located near the Lobby is the perfect place
to enjoy a refreshing drink and a chat with your family or friends. |
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Pousada
de Valença do Minho - São Teotónio
The Pousada de Valença
do Minho, S. Teotónio, is set on the highest place of the old fortified
area of Valença, near the Spanish border. This charming hotel in
Northern Portugal enjoys a magnificent view over Spain, the peaceful river
Minho and the ancient village walls. Its cuisine delicacies are among the
best of the Minho regional traditions. The fortress is a piece of Gothic
and Baroque Military Architecture. The first walls were built in the 13th
century (1200). Nowadays it is a kind of bulwarked system, Vauban type,
built in the 17th and 18th centuries. |
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DO CASTELO (COSTA VERDE) FEATURED HOTELS, NORTH PORTUGAL |
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Hotel
Rural Quinta de S. Sebastião, Viana do Castelo
A touristic unit rebuilt
on the year 2003 from an old rural farm typical from the region north of
Portugal. All its architectural work was designed to achieve an excellent
comfort level only found on the best hotels. In the main house there are
11 rooms, the breakfast and dining room, lounges, TV, library and games.
The Hotel as an external building with two double rooms with extra bed
in an upper level open room and, as an option, a kitchenette and private
living room. The multi-purpose room is a complementary area for special
events. Near the swimming pool, a bar, esplanade and sports equipments.
The green area besides the swimming pool includes a tennis/football court,
childrens' corner, and strolls by the fruit trees. You are invited to come
and visit us to this unique Rural Hotel. |
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Pousada
de Viana do Castelo - Monte de Sta. Luzia
The Pousada de Viana do
Castelo is set on the hill of Santa Luzia, overlooking the city and the
beautiful estuary of the river Lima. Inaugurated in 1918, this charming
hotel is perfectly situated and has been part of the network Pousadas de
Portugal since 1979. Formerly called Hotel Santa Luzia, this unit
was restructured to create a more welcoming and comfortable ambience and
then reopened as Pousada do Monte Santa Luzia, with forty seven rooms,
a suite, Swimming-pool, tennis court, garden and playground for children.
From this Pousada guests can enjoy the view of one of the most beautiful
landscapes of our country, the city of Viana do Castelo and the sea. Its
surrounding gardens and woods, along with the magnificent swimming pool
and the peaceful place where the Pousada is set, allow guests an invigorating
tranquillity. |
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Pousada
de Vila Nova de Cerveira - D. Diniz, Vila Nova de Cerveira
The Dom Diniz Pousada is
set in a small walled town and is situated on the banks of the River Minho,
which forms the northern border between Portugal and Spain. A bridge enables
guests to take a visit to the Spanish region of Galiza to visit the city
of Vigo, the sailing town of Bayona, the beaches of the nature reserve
of the Iles de Cies or the pilgrimage city of Santiago do Compostela.
The hotel has 29 rooms. Some of the rooms and suites have their own courtyards
and it is all contained within the old walls giving the impression of a
small medieval citadel. The Pousada is air-conditioned and has a restaurant,
considered to be one of the best in the town, with superb views over the
river and its beautiful valley. |
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