domingo, 30 de agosto de 2009

from the holidays IV



Vila Termal das Caldas de Monchique SPA Resort


Situada no coração da Serra, esta exclusiva Villa Termal é constituída por hotéis em edifícios históricos recuperados, Piscina Exterior de Água Termal, Balneário Spa Termal, Salas de Reunião, Restaurantes, Lojas e Wine bar, caracterizam esta pequena Villa, num Algarve alternativo, a apenas 20 Km das melhores praias.

Local de descontracção e lazer, a Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique oferece durante todo o ano um conjunto diversificado de programas de bem estar, tratamentos termais e programas Golfe&Spa. A natureza e o ar puro da Serra tornam as Caldas de Monchique o palco ideal para programas ao ar livre, sejam caminhadas, passeios pedestres ou de bicicleta (BTT).


Located at the heart of the Hill, this exquisite Villa is formed by hotels in restored historical buildings, a thermal water outer swimming pool, Thermal SPA, meeting rooms, restaurants, shops and wine bar, which distinguish this small Villa, located in an alternative Algarve, only 20 Kilometres away from the finest beaches

Place of leisure and relaxation, Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique offers all year round, a variety of well being programs, thermal treatments and Golf & SPA programmes. The nature and the hills' clean air make of Caldas de Monchique the ideal stage for outdoor programmes such as long walks, hiking or bike rides (ATB).










fonte/ source: http://www.monchiquetermas.com/index2.php

sexta-feira, 28 de agosto de 2009

from the holidays III

Aljezur (Portuguese pronunciation: [aɫʒɨˈzuɾ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 323.5 km² and a total population of 5,322 inhabitants. The word is derived from the Arabic word "Aljuzur" (الجزر), the plural of island.The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Faro[1].The municipal holiday is August 29.









Porto Covo is one of the two civil parishes (freguesias) in the municipality of Sines. It is located in the western coast of Portugal, about 170 km from Lisbon and is well known for its beaches. The name "Porto Covo" probably means Port of the covos, where a covo is a kind of fishing nest for capturing lobsters and crabs.









terça-feira, 25 de agosto de 2009

from the holidays II

The Roman Temple of Évora (also referred to as the Templo de Diana, after Diana, ancient Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and chastity) is an ancient edifice in the city of Évora, Portugal. The temple is part of the historical centre of the city, classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the most famous landmarks of Évora and a symbol of Roman presence in Portuguese territory.
Source: wikipedia