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Bom Sucesso Montebelo Bom Sucesso Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel, a member of the Montebelo Hotels & Resorts is just a 20 minute walk from Viseu’s centre, this 5-star hotel features an extensive spa, indoor and outdoor pools with 172 spacious and modern rooms. The Congress centre is fully equipped for meetings and banquets offering a unique, sophisticated space with a high level of service. Located in one of the most pleasant areas of the city of Viseu and very close to its historic center, Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel has perfect surroundings with wonderful panoramic views over the city. Considered the best city in Portugal by to DECO (Consumer Defense Association), Viseu is a lively base for golfers. Located on the Silver Coast, this new Donald Steel course opened for play in September 2008. It is a very good test of golf, at 6,228 metres in length. This 18-hole championship golf course stretches along the length of the resort binding, the Hotel & SPA and the other leisure facilities. The par-72 golf course has undulating fairway on the back nine. The greens can be a little undulating too in parts, but the condition is always maintained so players do have a fair chance of a good score. The bunkers have a rugged and intimidating look, forcing golfers to keep away from them. The course benefits from natural beauty and has panoramic views to keep you company for the round. Golf do Botado Campo Real Part of the Atlantico Golfe Hotel, the 9-hole course is located 80km north of Lisbon in the quiet fishing port of Peniche. This is a hidden gem, and any who travel to play here are always surprised by its quality. It is a links style course, benefiting from its location beside the sea and natural terrain. There are some well positioned water features on the course as the course demands accuracy from the player. Bunkers are plentiful and wind always plays a factor. When in the area, a 2 hour break to play this course is not a bad idea. CampoReal is a luxury 5-star resort in the west countryside of Portugal, just 30 minutes north of Lisbon and 20 minutes from the beaches of the Silver Coast. Set in tranquil rural surroundings, the uniquely charming 18 hole, par 72 golf course was designed by the renowned Donald Steel. Lying in the midst of dramatic rolling hills and wooded valleys, the course will challenge and delight even the most experienced players. The course played host the Portuguese Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour in June 2010. Stunning views greet you on invitingly elevated tees, while the undulating greens test both your judgment and skill. 54