Set in an idyllic location,
the Hotel Pousada do Torrao overlooks the Vale do Gaio Dam in the Alentejo plains of Portugal.
This beautiful spot is the ideal
base for anyone enjoying water sports on the waters of the dam and the
peace of the Alentejo plain.
The area is dominated by
vast plantations of cork, oak and olive groves.
It is also home to many types
of bird, including storks and great bustards.
These beautiful birds delight
in the large open areas with little population and the mixture of agricultural
land and wilderness.
With the proximity of the
water, the area around the Pousada is especially good for the ornithologists
(bird watchers).
Thirty miles to the west
is Alcacer do Sal (Castle of Salt) which is on the banks of River Sado.
The low lying land at the
mouth of the river, the salt pans and the paddy fields (for rice production)
are home to many wading birds and is a protected area.
As the river winds to the
sea there is an isthmus which has long sandy beaches facing the sea.
An interested visitor should
ask the way to the old Phoenician settlement where you can freely walk
around.
Due to its former prosperity
it has some fine buildings of note including the ruins of a Moorish Castle
keeping watch over the town.
Enjoy the fine local cuisine
in the restaurant of the Pousada, stroll along the edge of the water or
try one of the many activities in the locality which can be arranged.
These include hunting, fishing
(dam), cycling, horse and cart rides, cruises, four-wheel driving, hot
air ballooning, canoeing, rowing, paintball and archery.
This accommodation at this
modern Pousada comprises 14 bedrooms.
The bedrooms all have private
bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, Cable television, mini-bar, and
hair dryer.
Facilities at the Pousada
include restaurant, bar, terrace, facililties for disabled persons, swimming
pool, family games and parking.
Dining in Portugal is usually
very good. The restaurants of the Pousada group hotels offer a variety
of dishes including a selection of local and regional specialities.
The international airport
at Lisbon (Lisboa) is approximately 125 kilometers from this Pousada of
Portugal.
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