Pousada Castelo Alcácer do Sal
Pousada
de
Alcácer
do
Sal
is
located
in
the
middle
of
the
Medieval
Castle
in
the
village
of
Alcácer
do
Sal,
comfortably
situated
on
a
hill
overlooking the calm waters of the River Sado.
The
Hotel
has
a
bar
and
restaurant,
outdoor
swimming
pool
and
free
parking.
You
can
take
your
time
strolling
through
the
vast
garden,
climbing the walls and enjoying the views.
Comfortable
room
and
good
breakfast.
Wifi
didn't work in our room 313.
Alcácer do Sal - Walking Tour
Alcácer
do
Sal
is
graciously
laid
out
over
the
right
bank
of
the
Sado
river
and
rising
up
a
gentle slope.
On
the
walking
tour
of
Alcácer
do
Sal
we
observe
the
most
enchanting
part
of
this
city,
the
colors
of
the
morning
allowed
to
obtain
excellent
reflections
in
the
River
Sado.
Then
we
walk
through
its
alleys
that
lead
us
to
some
monuments of interest.
Hotel ibis Styles Chaves
ibis
Styles
Chaves,
a
3-star
hotel
located
in
Chaves,
a
few
steps
from
Chaves
Thermal
Spa
and the Roman Bridge.
Rooms
with
modern,
simple
and
practical
design
offer
plenty
of
comfort,
the
hotel
has
a
bar
and
serves
a
quality
breakfast.
In
the
vicinity
of
the
hotel,
we
can
easily
find
free
parking spaces.
Also
noteworthy
is
the
courtesy
and
friendliness of the staff.
Chaves - Walking Tour
The
city
of
Chaves
woke
up
shrouded
in
fog,
which
made
the
beginning
of
the
tour
even
more
spectacular
in
view
of
the
mystical
atmosphere
that
it
transmitted
to
the
city.
We
visited
the
main
points
to
visit:
Ponte
de
Trajano,
KM0
of
Nacional
2,
Poldras,
Igreja
Matriz
de
Santa
Maria
Maior,
Castle,
gardens...
(because
it
was
a
Monday,
other
places
were
closed).
Vidago - Gardens of the Vidago
Palace Hotel
Stroll
through
the
beautiful
Natural
Park
that
surrounds
the
Vidago
Palace
Hotel.
With
its
century-old
trees,
it
surrounds
the
hotel
like
a
protective
mantle.
The
lake
becomes
a
magnificent
mirror
of
water
projecting
the
colors of this beautiful time of year.
Pedras Salgadas Thermal Park
The
Pedras
Salgadas
Thermal
Park
is
one
of
the
most
beautiful
parks
in
the
interior
of
Portugal,
with
a
characteristic
fauna
and
flora,
over
20
hectares,
a
large
lake,
swimming
pools
and
marked
pedestrian
paths,
inviting
you
to
take a walk.
Among
the
valuable
built
heritage
stands
out
the
Thermal
Spa,
the
old
Casino
and
the
various
thermal
springs
with
emphasis
on
the
beautiful Fonte de Pedras Salgadas.
Vila Real - Fundação da Casa de
Mateus
Visit
to
the
Foundation
of
Casa
de
Mateus,
starting
in
the
House
itself,
passing
through
the
different
rooms
that
are
part
of
the
permanent
exhibition,
the
beautiful
17th
century
Chapel
and
ending
with
a
short
walk
through
the
beautiful gardens.
Vila Real - Walking Tour
Walking
tour
of
the
city
of
Vila
Real
(Km
64
of
Estrada
Nacional
2),
passing
by
some
of
the
main
points
of
interest
in
the
city:
the
churches
of
Calvário
and
São
Pedro,
the
long
Av.
Carvalho
Araújo
with
its
beautiful
central
square
and
the
inevitable
Cathedral,
the
Casa
de
Diogo
Cão
and
finally
the
Miradouro
da
Vila
Velha
which
gives
us
a
fantastic
view
over
the
river Corgo
Vila Pouca de Aguiar - Highlights
At
Km
35
of
Estrada
Nacional
2
we
arrive
at
Vila
Pouca
de
Aguiar.
Without
leaving
the
EN2,
you
will
find
an
Urban
Art
Mural
at
the
entrance
and
further
ahead
in
a
roundabout
a
megalithic
Tapir.
We
made
two
small
detours,
first
to
the
Miradouro
de
Nossa
Senhora
da
Conceição,
which
gives
us
a
view
over
the
whole
city
and
then
we
went
to
Lagoa
do
Alvão,
also
known
as
the
Falperra
Dam,
where
the
landscape is superb.
Alijó - Pinhão
When
we
visited
the
village
of
Pinhão,
tranquility
prevailed
and
conveyed
a
true
sense
of
relaxation.
The
view
over
the
Douro
and
its
vineyards complete the scene.
Peso da Régua - Estrada Nacional
222 (EN222)
We
took
the
route
along
Estrada
Nacional
222
to
Pinhão,
with
stunning
views
over
the
Douro
and
its
vineyards.
Stop
at
the
Adorigo
Viewpoint.
Unfortunately
the
rainy
weather
and
fog
did
not
allow
for
a
better
use
of
the
day.
Lamego - Vila Galé Collection Douro
The
Hotel
Vila
Galé
Collection
Douro,
carved
into
the
hillside,
right
in
front
of
Régua,
captivates
you
from
the
start
with
its
stunning
views
of
the
river
and
vineyards.
Comfortable
rooms
with
a
panoramic
balcony,
from
where
we can observe several species of birds.
Restaurant
serves
a
good
breakfast
and
dinner
with dishes of rich and traditional flavors.