Unique and authentic wine, cheese and olive tour through the Alentejo region

Every year, since1994, TurAventur's annual adventure package offers the chance to discover the Alentejo along exceptionally beautiful trails, together with the tasting of the finest wines, olive oils, cheeses, cured and smoked meats and sweets, selected directly from the producer in each region visited. It has taken place in a different part of the Alentejo every year and is open to jeeps, motor bikes and quad bikes and has the reputation for being a pleasant pretext for meeting friends and friends of friends who enjoy the emotions of off-road orienteering as much as the fine gastronomy of the Alentejo. For more information click here.

Vilalara Thalassa Resort one of the top five Thalassotherapy centers in the world according to Conde Nast Traveller

Conde Nast Traveller named the Vilalara Thalassa Resort one of the top five Thalassotherapy centers in the world, noting its "two seawater pools, three freshwater pools and seaweed and marine mud treatments.” The magazine also cited the on-site restaurant, featurine low-calorie cuisine, as the only one in the country. The Vilalara Thalassa Resort is a five-star hotel and reservations are available at http://www.vilalararesort.com

Azores will have four new natural parks

Natural Reserve Parks are being created on four of the Azores islands; Santa Maria, Graciosa, Faial and Corvo. This will add to the already existing natural reserves on Miguel and Pico. The National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations recently named the Azores islands as the world’s second most appealing islands destination in it fourth annual Destination Scorecard survey. The Azores received the title of “Authentic, unspoiled, and likely to remain so.” www.visitazores.org

Oceanico opens two new great golf courses in the Algarve Region

The two new Oceânico Faldo Course and Oceânico O’Connor Jnr. Course at Amendoeira Golf Resort located in the Algarve Region will be officially opened during the week of the Portugal Masters (16th – 19th October, 2008).








Do get further information on each of these courses please visit the Oceanico Golf website.

Amazing new trendy rural property opens in Silves - Algarve

Tapada do Gramacho is a restored rural Portuguese farm on 7 hectares of land bordering the river Arade near the historical village of Silves that just opened in August 2008. It's uniquely situated in a nature and bird watching area and offers the feeling of an old Portuguese farm with modern comfort and luxury.
This cool property was renovated under architecture where the architect Arnold Aarssen and his team have transformed an old Portuguese farm into a stylish guest house with 3 comfortable self catering apartments and 6 B&B suites.

All rooms and apartments have surprising funky topics such as Amalia, Cosmo, otelo, Bohemian, Funky and Semedo. Some even offer a French balcony with beautiful views over the fields and river Arade. Other rooms are situated at the gardens and have a private entrance and terrace. The entire house at Tapada includes main kitchen, pool, BBQ place, terraces etc and guests can count on personalized service that will be able to arrange all kind of services and activities for you and your family. Rates start at 60 euros per double room.

For more reservations or additional information visit http://www.tapadadogramacho.com/index.php and for more pictures click here.

National Horse Fair in Golega - the Horse's capital in Portugal

The huge National Horse Fair of Golegã will open November 7 and run through November 16, one of the largest events of its kind in Portugal. Equestrians and fans from around Europe are expected to watch the competitions and take part in parades and food events. For more information visit http://www.horsefairlusitano.org

New Lince Hotel opens in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island

The Lince Azores Great Hotel opened in the Azores city of Ponta Delgada, with mountain and ocean view and a modern design. The hotel includes a conference facility, a spa and golf opportunities. Prices start from 79 Euros per room.

Madeira Wine Festival

Every year, in the city of Funchal, on the island of Madeira, and during th first week of September wine lovers can congregate for the annual Madeira Wine Festival. Visitors can help gather the grapes and stomp them underfoot, along with the traditional wine-tasting and culinary events. For more information on this year program click here.

Play golf in Algarve on Michael Phelps style

Right after U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps broke all gold medal records in the Olympics, he headed over for some rest and relaxation in Portugal's Algarve region, world re-known for its golfing opportunities. Half Portugal's golf courses are in the Algarve Region at the southernmost tip of the country and currently there are about 30 courses from which to choose. Many of the courses were designed by some of the best golf course architects in the world and they take advantage of the views and the natural surroundings. Players tee off surrounded by red cliffs or dramatic sea coasts, and there’s a course to fit all levels. Resorts in the area sport luxury clubhouses, manicured greens and flawless fairways, and all are open to visitors. Phelps stayed at the unique 5 star Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Resort & Spa