Destination Golf Portugal 2021
Where to Slay
Vidago Palace
In the north of Portugal , approximately one hour away from Porto and 15 minutes from the town of Chaves , stands the 5 * Vidago Palace Hotel . This emblematic palace hidden in the woods , set amid the Vidago Nature Park , is an invitation to discovery ! Opened in 1910 , the hundred-year old Palace now provides a high end luxury service of excellence and comfort it is one the Leading Hotels of the World . It first earned a reputation for its thermal baths , thanks to the excellence of its waters .
Inside the hotel , you are invited to enjoy one of the 70 magnificent Rooms & Suites , to savour the gastronomy in any of its four restaurants and bars and to relax in the modern Thermal Spa , where the mineral water of Vidago , is recognised for its exceptional therapeutic qualities ! Take a visit to the traditional springs or a bicycle ride along the many woodland trails in their 110 hectare home which provides a fantastic opportunity to observe the local wildlife . The traditional Palace Wine Cellar is situated on the ground floor and is a warm , atmospheric space with wine tastings and tapas a speciality here .
The Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant outside the main building of the hotel is an informal place to have something to eat or drink or simply to take a break between rounds of golf . The old stone building of which the Clubhouse is now used dates back to 1886 and was formerly used for bottling Vidago water .
www . vidagopalace . com
HOTEL SOLVERDE & SPA
The Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center is a reference of Greater Porto , the only 5-star hotel in the north of the country , set in a 2-hectare complex with direct access to the beach . It is only two minutes from Espinho and just 15 minutes from Porto , this hotel offers the ideal conditions for both leisure tourism and business .
The beachfront Hotel Solverde has a highly regarded modern Spa offering saltwater pools , dry heat sauna and massages and boasts a wide range of facilities , it provides the perfect union between body and mind . They also have a full equipped fitness room and tennis courts . Guests will be able to enjoy a refreshing swim in either the outdoor or the indoor swimming pool . There is also a mini golf course and massages are available , at an extra fee .
One of the highlights of the hotel , is the O Jardim restaurant which not only features stunning Atlantic Ocean views but also provides authentic , traditional Portuguese dishes , catering for all dietary requests . The hotel ’ s bar has live piano music at weekends .
www . gruposolverde . pt
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