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  • PALACETE BARAO DE FORRESTER – ALIJO

    This beautiful Palacete Barao de Forrester in Alijo is in the Douro Port Wine grape growing region in Portugal

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    Welcome to the Hotel Barao de Forrester

    Offering a stunning setting in the heart of the Douro region, the Hotel Palacete Barao de Forrester is a perfect base from which to explore the area – and the wine. The hotel is named after Joseph James Forrester, an English wine merchant who was one of the great names in Port wine history and who is remembered as “the protector of the Douro”.

    Explore Port Wine Country from Your Hotel in Alijo

    This welcoming Hotel is surrounded by the large estate of one of the area’s famous Port wine houses, and smaller estates abound with vineyards terraced down to the Douro River. It’s often described as one of the most beautiful landscapes in Portugal.

    During your stay at the Palacete Barao de Forrester, you’ll be able to explore this stunning area at your leisure. It’s said to be best seen by boat or train, but the choice is naturally up to you!

    At the end of a long day exploring the region, you’ll be able to enjoy the excellent facilities of the hotel, including an outdoor swimming pool and a large terrace – perfect for enjoying a glass of local Port! There are 21 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning/heating, hairdryer, cable television, telephone and free internet access. Some rooms have mini-bar.

    Contact Us to Book the Palacete Barao de Forrester

    For exploring the Douro region, boat trips on the river, hunting, fishing and much more, you can’t beat a hotel in Alijo! With a beautiful setting, great facilities and excellent food, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy your stay in this lovely, peaceful area. For more information, to check availability, or to book, get in touch with us today.

    Hotel Facilities

    • Restaurant and Bar
    • Terrace
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Tennis court
    • Lift
    • Business centre
    • Laundry
    • Shop
    • Parking
    • Free internet access in public areas and guest rooms

    Activities Nearby

    • Visits to Port Wine Lodges
    • Hunting
    • Shooting
    • Water sports
    • Bike rides
    • Walks
    • Fishing

    Other Information

    • Porto airport is 140 kms
    • Adjoining rooms available
    • Rooms for disabled persons available Stunning wedding location
    • Excellent conference/meeting facilities
    • Pinhao Railway Station 16 kms
    • RNET 1515

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      Hotel Facilities
      • Restaurant and Bar
      • Terrace
      • Outdoor swimming pool
      • Tennis court
      • Lift
      • Business centre
      • Laundry
      • Shop
      • Parking
      • Free internet access in public areas and guest rooms
      Activities Nearby
      • Visits to Port Wine Lodges
      • Hunting
      • Shooting
      • Water sports
      • Bike rides
      • Walks
      • Fishing

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      The warm welcome from all the pousada staff made our autumn visit 2010 very special and the helpful suggestions for visiting places of tourist interest ensured that our weeks stay was excellent. It is a pousada and a region of spectacualr scenery which we will visit again, perhaps during the grape harvest. Friends are already enjoying our photos.
      Ian and Gillian
      We loved everything about this Pousada in Alijo and hope to return next year. The Breakfast Manageress was particularly efficient and effective. The surrounding countryside is stunning.
      Joe & Rita gunning

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      1 Nov 2023 to 31 Oct 2024
      Rates in EUR
      1 Nov to 27 Dec 2023
      2 Jan to 28 Feb 2024
      1 to 28 March 2024
      1 to 30 Apr 2024
      28 Dec to 1 Jan 2024
      29 to 31 Mar 2024
      1 May to 31 Oct 2024
      Sun-Thu Fri-Sat
      Standard room 123.50 132.76 145.41 161.73
      Golden Age Standard room 111.15 119.49 130.87 145.55
      Standard with balcony 133.01 142.99 156.61 174.19
      Golden Age Standard with balcony 119.71 128.69 140.95 156.77
      Barao room with terrace 151.90 163.30 178.85 198.92
      Golden Age Barao room with terrace 136.71 146.97 160.96 179.03

      Please note

      – Prices are per night for 2 persons sharing a double room and include breakfast and taxes 
      – Prices are valid until 31 October 2024 – they are subject to change without prior notice
      – Special rates are available for reservations of 10 bedrooms or more
      – Cancellations – 1st night will be charged if the reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival (special promotions may have different cancellation policies)
      – No show – the whole stay will be charged
      – Extra bed – Children 3-12 years old: 20 euros
      – Extra bed – Adult: 25 euros

      Location/Directions

      Address: 
      Rua Comendador Jose Rufino
      5070-031 Alijo 

      Surrounding area: 

      • Vila Real (42 kms): A major Portuguese town famous for the Baroque Mateus Palace, described as ‘the most fantastic country house in Portugal’ and most famous for being featured on the label of Mateus Rose wine.
      • Alvao Natural Park (55 kms): Portugal’s smallest natural park with a handful of settlements nestled into the rough land. The Fisgas de Ermelo waterfall is worth a visit.
      • Amarante (81 kms): A beautiful town on the banks of the Tamega River.
      • International Douro Natural Park (103 kms): one of Portugal’s 13 natural parks created to protect the unique landscape.
      • Prehistoric Rock-Art Sites – Côa Valley (104 kms): open-air Paleolithic archaeological sites where engraved drawings dating to 22,000 to 10,000 years BC can be seen
      • Braganca (108 kms): A medieval walled town, which surrounds a 12th century keep and a 13th century council chamber.
      • Guimaraes (124 kms): One of the most historic towns in Portugal, its centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
      • Porto (134 kms): Located on the Douro River estuary, Portugal’s second city is steeped in history and is most famous for its renowned port wine.
      • Braga: (148 kms): The religious capital of Portugal – sights include a 900 year old cathedral in the town centre and Bom Jesus do Monte.

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