You can’t get much more luxurious than historic, hip and homely Heritage Av Liberdade in Lisboa. This award-winning hotel (The hotel was in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2007 Hot List ) is situated in a restored 18th-century Lisbon townhouse full to the brim of hand-painted tiles and antique furnishings (including a preserved apothecary stand) that blend traditional Portuguese charm with laid-back luxe. For a room with an amazing view, ask for number 54 for its Castel St Jorge and Lisbon vistas. Reluctant land-lubbers should plump for number 62, which overlooks the river Tagus. Also worthy of mention are the sixth-floor rooms – despite having smaller windows, they are set in the eaves of the building. And best of all there’s a beautiful pool in the basement, so you can get cool after a hard day’s shopping!
Just 88km from Lisbon, you will find Pousada de Óbidos (Castelo de Óbidos), the perfect scenery for a luxury holiday!
Since 1951 the Pousada, has been installed in the castle of the medieval town of Óbidos. This 16 AC palace was meticulously restored after it had damage in the 1755 earthquake. A mediaeval town with an important historical heritage, that UNESCO may soon come to classify as part of the world’s historical and universal heritage.
Pousada de Óbidos (Castelo de Óbidos) - Óbidos, photo by Pousadas de Portugal
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