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Where to stay Lisbon
Olissippo Lapa Palace The Portuguese know Lisbon as the city of the seven hills because legend has it that, you’ve guessed it, the city was originally built over seven hills. Nestling in beautiful gardens on the most prestigious of these hills is the stately 19th-century palace that houses the five-star Olissippo Lapa Palace hotel. The Lapa quarter has for centuries attracted the noble and the elite, and it retains its prestige today. Lapa Palace hotel is situated be- tween the two most important tourist areas in Lisbon, with the centre to the east and Belém to the west. The Olissippo Lapa Palace has three
sections. The original palace, built in 1870, was completely renovated in 2003 in the 18th-century styles of the Portuguese monarchy. The Garden and Villa wings con- tinue this classic Portuguese theme but the rich decor is informed by a more modern sensibility. The larger Palace Deluxe Rooms are situated on the higher floors of the orig- inal palace and come with magnificent views of the river, city and garden from their balconies and terraces. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool
framed by beautiful and tranquil gardens. There is also a health and fitness area, and the indoor heated pool, sauna, Turkish bath and fully equipped gym. For any work that cannot wait, there is a business centre open 24 hours a day that offers a computer with free internet access, free printers and, on re- quest, secretarial and translation services.
Where to stay Cascais
Hotel Cascais Miragem Cascais, former residence of the Portuguese royal family, is a charming former fishing village that has become a cosmopolitan suburb of Lisbon and one of the richest municipalities in Por- tugal. The five-star Hotel Cascais Miragem is located on the beachfront between Cascais and Estoril. Its outdoor infinity pool overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. A champagne bar has live music in the evening, and al fresco dining and an extensive spa are also available. The hotel’s day spa offers aromatherapy massages in ocean-view treatment rooms. Guests have free access to a health club that offers fitness classes, a gym, and an indoor pool. A great variety of golf courses are within easy reach of the hotel, which can take care of all necessary arrangements for a round of golf and offers exclusive rates. The hotel has 18 conference rooms and two banquet halls. With facilities capable of hosting up to 800 people, the hotel has the largest hotel meeting facilities in the Lisbon area. The meeting rooms have the latest technology and audio-visual equipment, and all are air-conditioned.
16. View of the beautiful town of Cascais, Portugal.
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17. Couple enjoy a Potuguese sunset. New European Economy
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