Portugals Best Kept Secret Short Break

Exceptional value Winter and Spring breaks to the Alentejo – Portugal’s best kept secret………..
The Alentejo is a magical, little known region of Portugal set between the Algarve and Lisbon. With historical hilltop towns, delicious regional cuisine, excellant wines and olive oil, a long, pristine and undeveloped coastline, protected National Parks, rural villages and cork forests to enjoy – the Alentejo might well be called the Tuscany of Portugal.
Price for a 4 night break (two sharing on B&B basis)
£456.00 per person (17th Jan-25 Feb 2013)
£494.00 per person (07 March-25 April 2013 – excluding 21 March – 03 April 2013)
Price Includes:
Scheduled flights from Heathrow to Lisbon (Thurs to Mon) with TAP Portugal
5 Days car hire
4 Nights bed & breakfast accomodation at the 5* Hotel Convento do Espinheiro in a deluxe garden-view room
an historical guided tour of this unique property
One complimentry three course dinner (excluding drinks)
A wine tasting in the hotel’s spectacular cellar
A special wine-therapy spa session
Complimentry use of the spa/health club facilities including indoor and outdoor pools.
Sights to visit include:
The largest man-made lake in Europe; at 250sq kms Alqueva Lake is a wonderful area to visit, whether you’re holidaying as a family or you’re on a romantic break. The area also has wonderful wildlife; Castro Verde is a protected nature reserve for birds. This semi-natural habitat called a pseudo-steppe area, is one of the most important in Europe. The Great Bustard, Lesser Kestrel, Little Bustard, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Common Crane and Montagu’s Harrier are dependent on this ecosystem.
Gastronomic delights which include fresh fish, local cheeses and the region’s famous ham from acorn fed black pigs; the area is a haven for foodies. If you get the chance, try the ‘Golden Soup’, a traditional dessert made from egg yolks, cinnamon, bread and almonds.
The Royal City of Evora – a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is filled with stunning examples of architecture from a number of historical periods.
Stunning views; perfect for those interested in a painting or photography trip, or just for lovers of the outdoors. Why not visit the public gardens in Beja? After a 1 million Euro makeover, they have re-opened with an unexpected centrepiece; the Wollemi Pine tree is the world’s oldest species of tree, pre-dating dinosaurs and one of just four in the world.
Call Malvern World Travel on 01684 562406 to book or e-mail [email protected]