Portugal Holidays » Alentejo http://www.portugalholidaystips.com Portugal Holiday Guide Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:22:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Portugal has One of the 500 Best Hotels in the World for 2010 http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2010/01/portugal-best-hotel-world-2010/ http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2010/01/portugal-best-hotel-world-2010/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:34:03 +0000 admin http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/?p=447 The U.S. magazine “Travel and Leisure” published a list of 500 best hotels for 2010, based on the vote of its readers and experts. Only one unit is given in Portuguese ranking: Hotel Convento do Espinheiro in Évora.

Surrounded by 80 000m² of beautiful gardens, this luxurious hotel housed in a former convent dating from the 15th century is classified as National Monument.

This Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa of five stars has managed 87.50 points, in 100 possible points. Leading the Top 500 is the Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat in South Africa, with a score of 98.67.

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]]> http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2010/01/portugal-best-hotel-world-2010/feed/ 0 New York Times discovers Alto Alentejo´s charms http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2009/11/alto-alentejo-charm-live/ http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2009/11/alto-alentejo-charm-live/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:12:09 +0000 admin http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/?p=374 New York Times discovered the Alto Alentejo and says, “Unsung but not for long“, which in recent years has become a haven for a sophisticated international jet set, with its charming hotels, wineries and restaurants. In the travel section of weekend edition of the weekend newspaper tells the story of Doug Smith, an American tired of driving his hotel in California and looking for new projects “in an exotic location”, who bought a farm of the eighteenth century in Campo Maior.

The region’s name is derived from “Além-Tejo,” which means “beyond the Tagus,” the river that flows past Lisbon.

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]]> http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2009/11/alto-alentejo-charm-live/feed/ 0 Zmar – First eco-camping Resort in Portugal http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2009/07/zmar-first-eco-camping-resort-in-portugal/ http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/2009/07/zmar-first-eco-camping-resort-in-portugal/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:02:14 +0000 admin http://www.portugalholidaystips.com/?p=77 The energy comes from solar panels, has its own water purification station, the accommodation and furniture are all made from recycled wood and plastic, organic soap and shampoo are produced on site, the food is bought from local suppliers and the word recycling is everywhere. Welcome to Zmar, the first eco-camping resort in Portugal in the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo, 13 km from the Zambujeira do Mar and where every inch of the 81 hectares of land was planned in accordance with environmental and ecological concerns, but without forgetting the luxury that ensures the five stars classification of the resort.

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There are 33 bungalows, 48 accommodation in hotelmobile, three zvillas (name of the houses with two bedrooms), a park for 288 caravans and a camping area for pitches. All zvillas and bungalows are made from wood from certified forests and are furnished with all comfort. For those who like some privacy at the time of the bath, exist private bath for rent.

Activities

From a water park with outdoor pool and another covered with waves, a gym, a well-being center and a sport area with a covered multisports field, where you can enjoy basketball, volleyball or indoor football, etc. In Spa, exist exclusive treatments that are made with products of the Alentejo.

Children have  special attention. Are available a playground of five acres and a pedagogic farm with various animals and an observatory.

Surrounding area

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For more details and reservations, visit the Zmar website: www.zmar.eu

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