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PALMELA PONTEDE LIMA

Castelo de Palmela Pousada Nestled within the Casa das Pereiras Large, ancient house in the
hilltop castle of Palmela, this pousada offers old town. The dark landing – with its own altar –
panoramic views of the area, which includes the is lit by a stone window in the shape of a Maltese
Costa Azul, the prehistoric caves at Quinta do Cross. The hall and lounge – a mix of 1970s’
A Anjo and the Arrábida Natural Park, home to 450 sofas and suits of armour – can be chilly, but
species of beetle and much else besides. After a the bedrooms are well heated and atmospheric,
day’s exploration, enjoy the impressive restaurant with panelled ceilings and carved wooden beds;
w with fine local wines. modern bathrooms.
N Castelo de Palmela, 2950-997 Palmela. Map p270 A2. N Largo das Pereiras, 4990 Ponte de Lima.
§ (21) 235 1226. ` (21) 233 0440. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 28. Map p271 D1. § ` (258) 94 29 39. 0 b. Rooms 3.
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PONTE DE LIMA PONTE DE LIMA

Casa de Outeiro With its oil paintings, Oriental Casa de Pomarchão Choose between self-
rugs and ancient library and lounge smelling of catering apartments or rustic cottages on this large
woodsmoke and leather-bound books, Casa de but slightly crumbling estate. It has been in the
Outeiro abounds in faded grandeur. It is owned same family for 500 years; the owners’ apartments
by the same family as the nearby Quinta do – which guests may get to see if they are invited
Sanguerinho (see below). Rooms have ancient in for an aperitivo – are crammed with family
beds and terracotta- and black-tiled floors; there’s photos, armour and other heirlooms.
also a self-contained apartment. N Arcozelo, 4990 Ponte de Lima. Map p271 D1.
N Arcozelo, 4990 Ponte de Lima. Map p271 D1. § (258) 74 17 42. ` (258) 74 27 42. 0 b. Rooms 10 apts
§ (258) 94 12 06. ` (253) 60 26 01. 0 b. Rooms 7. and cottages. S ∂ ¢ mid-Dec to mid-Apr. / Not
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LISBON MESÃO FRIO
Lisboa Plaza This town-centre hotel has been Pousada Solar da Rêde This 18th-century manor
owned by the same family since it was opened in house in the Douro wine region is now a
1953. Fine modern decor. beautifully restored pousada. Own vineyard.
N Tv. Salitre 7/Av. Liberdade, 1269–066 Lisbon. Map p270 N Santa Cristina, 5040 Mesão Frio. Map p271 E2.
A2. § (21) 321 82 18. ` (21) 347 16 30. $ plaza.hotels@ § (254) 89 01 30. ` (254) 89 01 39. $ solar.da.rede@
heritage.pt 0 b,l,d. Rooms 112. ¡¡¡¡ douroazul.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 29. ¡¡¡¡
MARVÃO NAZARÉ
Pousada de Santa Maria A warm, friendly Hotel Praia This no-frills hotel is included for its
mountain-top pousada by the border with Spain. central location in a lively resort. Bedrooms are
Restaurant has great views. modern and have balconies, some with sea views.
N Rua 24 de Janeiro 7, 7330 Marvão. Map p270 C1, N Av. Vieira Guimarães 39, 2450 Nazaré. Map p270 A1.
p271 E5. § (245) 99 32 01. ` (245) 99 34 40. $ § (262) 56 14 23. ` (262) 56 14 36.
enatur@mail.telepac.pt 0 b,l,d. Rooms 29. ¡¡¡ $ hotel.praia@clix.pt 0 b,l,d. Rooms 40. ¡