THEME TOURS FROM FARO AIRPORT

 

3 NIGHTS FROM FARO AIRPORT
The Algarve coast and mountains & an Alentejo farming estate

TOWN	POUSADA	IMAGE	DESCRIPTION
Sagres Algarve NATURE	Infante		Located on a cliff top in Western Algarve. From here, approximately 500 years ago, Portuguese Discoverers set sail to look for new lands
Santiago do Cacem Alentejo NATURE	Quinta da Ortiga		Formerly a typical Alentejo farming estate, this Pousada has terraced gardens and is a short drive from the Atlantic beaches
Sao Bras de Alportel Algarve CHARM	Sao Bras		A Pousada in the Algarve mountains with sea views.  It maintains traditional Algarvean culture in an area of rapid tourist growth

 

3 NIGHTS FROM FARO AIRPORT
Into the Alentejo countryside with one night near the Atlantic beaches

TOWN	POUSADA	IMAGE	DESCRIPTION
Sta Clara-a-Velha Alentejo NATURE	Sta Clara		Located in the plains of Alentejo, near a reservoir and only a short drive to the Atlantic beaches
Beja Alentejo HISTORIC	Sao Francisco		Formerly a 18th Century Franciscan Convent, this Pousada is located in the Alentejo town of Beja

 

3 NIGHTS FROM FARO AIRPORT
Three nights in the Alentejo with the last night on the Algarve coastline

TOWN	POUSADA	IMAGE	DESCRIPTION
Arraiolos Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	N. Sra. da Assuncao		Near the town of Arraiolos, famous for its hand made carpets, this Pousada was formerly a 16th Century monastery
Setubal Alentejo HISTORIC	Sao Filipe		In the hilltop Sao Filipe fortress, this Pousada enjoys excellent views over the River Sado and the Troia peninsular
Sagres Algarve NATURE	Infante		Located on a cliff top in Western Algarve. From here, approximately 500 years ago, Portuguese Discoverers set sail to look for new lands

 

4 NIGHTS FROM FARO AIRPORT A longer drive to the north of Lisbon staying in castles and an old village

TOWN	POUSADA	IMAGE	DESCRIPTION
Alvito Alentejo HISTORIC	Castelo de Alvito		Converted from a 15th Century castle and located in the village of Alvito. The agricultural lands have been converted into gardens
Marvao Tras-os-Montes CHARM	Santa Maria		In a medieval village with 15th Century walls, this Pousada is the conversion of two adjoining town houses
Obidos Beiras HISTORIC	Castelo		The castle in the walls of this beautiful fortified town has been converted into a small Pousada
Alcacer do Sal Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	Dom Afonso II		South of Lisbon, this Pousada is in a castle whose history goes back 5000 years with Phoenician, Roman and Arab influences

 

6 NIGHTS FROM FARO AIRPORT
Through Lisbon to the University town of Coimbra and returning through countyside

TOWN	POUSADA	IMAGE	DESCRIPTION
Santiago do Cacem Alentejo NATURE	Quinta da Ortiga		Typical Alentejo farming estate transformed into this Pousada with terraced gardens. Only a short drive from the Atlantic beaches
Queluz - Lisbon Lisbon HISTORIC	Dona Maria I		Formerly used by the Royal Guard of the Court, this Pousada is part of the Palace of Queluz, known as the 'Portuguese Versailles'
Condeixa-a -Nova Alentejo CHARM	Santa Cristina		Close to the Lisbon-Porto motorway and the University city of Coimbra. 2 kms. from the preserved Roman remains at Coinimbriga
Crato Alentejo HISTORIC DESIGN	Flor da Rosa		A castle, convent and palace, once the home of the Knights Hospitallers, are combined to form this Pousada
Evora Alentejo HISTORIC	Loios		Formerly a convent, Loios Pousada is in the centre of Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage City
Sao Bras de Alportel Algarve CHARM	Sao Bras		A Pousada in the Algarve mountains with sea views.  It maintains traditional Algarvean culture in an area of rapid tourist growth

 

6 NIGHTS FROM FARO AIRPORT
Driving north to the centre of the country staying in castles and waterside locations

TOWN	POUSADA	IMAGE	DESCRIPTION
Alcacer do Sal Alentejo HiISTORIC DESIGN	Dom Afonso II		South of Lisbon, this Pousada is in a castle whose history goes back 5000 years with Phoenician, Roman and Arab influences
Obidos Beiras HISTORIC	Castelo		The castle in the walls of this beautiful fortified town has been converted into a small Pousada
Murtosa Beiras NATURE	Ria		Between the Atlantic beaches and the Ria de Aveiro where the fishermen still use the traditional 'Moliceiros' boats
Manteigas Beiras NATURE	Sao Lourenco		In the highest mountains of Portugal with views over the Zezere River. River pools for swimming in summer and skiing in winter
Sousel Alentejo NATURE	Sao Miguel		This modern Pousada is situated on a hill top overlooking the vast plains of the Alentejo
Beja Alentejo HISTORIC	Sao Francisco		Formerly an 18th Century Franciscan Convent, this Pousada is located in the Alentejo town of Beja

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