Inside Portugal:

03-04-2009

  April (value) in Portugal

 

Let's not mince words. These days everyone wants a bargain and, with the way things are going, a good deal is about the only way to get anyone motivated to go on a trip. With this in mind, we did a random sample of spring and pre-summer deals at hotels across Portugal and we found lots of great prices at great places.

 

April in Portugal

Spring is a wonderful time to be in Portugal. Flowers bloom on the warm hillsides of the Madeira islands and in the southern Algarve region. Temperatures climb into the 70s and airfares are still quite affordable. Four airlines now fly directly to Portugal from the United States. Here the traveler will find some of the top-rated golf courses in Europe and a total of 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites that include the vineyards on the island of Pico in the Azores and the Vale do Coa Archeological Park. Meanwhile, Portugal has more castles per capita than any other place on earth and the largest cork forest in the world. All this happens in a country about the size of Indiana.

 

Okay, so Portugal is a good value and it's easy to get to, but it's also an authentic place. The Portuguese are known for being a warm and welcoming people, and they are proud of their land and its 800 years of history. An added bonus is that it has the mildest climate in Europe, really great beaches on the Atlantic and dozens of new hotels and inns.

 

Deals across the country

Portugal's network of pousadas-small hotels and inns refurbished from former manor homes, castles, monasteries and other historical properties---offers "Pousadas Touring Unlimited," a package deal that can save the traveler 50 percent during the month of April. The package includes 7 nights accommodation in double room from 395 euros per person with breakfast, a 10 percent discount on meals, free meals for kids, and free accommodation for children (maximum 2) up to 12 years old. An optional rental car makes it 447 per person.

More information:

www.pousadas.pt <http://www.pousadas.pt/>

 

Solares de Portugal, a network of 96 manor houses, family homes, and stately palaces offer a personal lodging from 65 euros per double room per night with breakfast included http://www.solaresdeportugal.pt/EN/index.php <http://www.solaresdeportugal.pt/EN/index.php>

 

ARTEH®- a joint marketing group offers Independent boutique hotels and resorts "Best Rates" on its website that start at 60,00 EUR per person http://www.arteh-hotels.com/destaque_conteudo.php?idioma=2&idArtigo=591 <http://www.arteh-hotels.com/destaque_conteudo.php?idioma=2&idArtigo=591>

 

Deals in the North Region

 

Quinta do Barracão da Vilariça, Lodões

This 10-room bed and breakfast offers a setting in the hills of the north region starting at 75 euros per person, per night.

More information:

http://www.terra-sa.com <http://www.terra-sa.com/>

 

Hotel Trindade Coelho, Mogadouro

This hotel in the historic city of Mogadouro offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside at rates starting at 52 euros per night.

More information:

http://www.hoteltrindadecoelho.com <http://www.hoteltrindadecoelho.com/>

 

Estalagem de Penedono, Penedono

A fairytale castle sits just across from this inn, with accommodations at 65 euros per night.

More information:

http://www.estalagemdepenedono.com.pt <http://www.estalagemdepenedono.com.pt/>

 

Grande Hotel do Porto, Porto

The Grande Hotel do Porto is the oldest hotel in the city and offers rooms at 107 euros per night.

More information:

http://www.grandehotelporto.com

 

Deals in the Centro (Central) Region

 

The Hotel das Termas, Curia Park

The Hotel das Termas is a thermal, health and spa hotel located in Curia Park and offers its guests a private lake, at rates starting at 62 euros per night.

More information:

http://www.hoteldastermas-curia.com/en/

 

Curia Palace, Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort., Curia Amid the vineyards of the  demarcated Bairrada region the Art Nouveau Curia Palace, Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort reopened in June 2008 and is one of the last European Palaces built more than 80 years ago, now carefully renewed by its owner Alexandre de Almeida. A beautiful property dressed up in art deco style, exquisite antiques, high ceilings, spacious rooms that were now improved with the comfort of the furniture of the actual days, but always preserving the rich style of the Golden Years. Prices of double room start at 80 euros per night and breakfast is included.

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