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de Estoi is set in the old 19th century Estoi Palace, which used to belong
to the Viscount of Estoi, José Francisco da Silva. The palace took
20 years to build and in May 1909 a huge party was thrown in the gardens
to celebrate the inauguration.
After the Viscount’s death,
the palace remained in the family until 1987, at which time it was acquired
by Faro Municipal Council.
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Besides the main building,
the tea pavilions and Versailles-style gardens are still being renovated.
The Palácio de Estoi
is a new Pousada de Portugal since May '09, a project signed by Gonçalo
Byrne, a famous Portuguese architect.
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| Gastronomy:
The Algarve’s cuisine is
famed for its variety of locally-caught fish and seafood. The shellfish
in particular are an absolute must.
Algarvian sweets are true
works of art. Made with eggs and locally-grown almonds, figs and carob,
they are absolutely irresistible.
Try the Dom Rodrigos, morgados,
marzipan shapes, fig cheese and many others.
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Activities in & around
the Pousada:
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Swimming Pools (outdoor and
indoor)
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Spa
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Walks
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Beaches
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Boat Trips
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Horse Riding
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Angling
Fairs and Markets
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Gastronomy Fair – Ria Formosa
– end of July
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Pine Cone Festival – 2nd of
May
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Faro City Day – 7th of September
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Faro Fair – 16 to 24 October
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Emigrants’ Festival – 17 and
18 August
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Interesting Places:
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Estoi Church
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The Roman Ruins at Milreu
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The Serra do Caldeirão
Mountains
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Faro Municipal Museum
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The Almirante Ramalho Ortigão
Maritime Museum
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The Regional Ethnographic Museum
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Faro Municipal Theatre
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The Hermitage of Our Lady of
Good Hope
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The Hermitage of Saint Anthony
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The Ria Formosa
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Beaches
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The Hotel has the following
equipment:
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Wireless Internet available
in all public areas
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Restaurant
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Bar
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Laundry
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Car Park (covered and uncovered)
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Outdoor and Indoor Swimming
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Rooms have the following
equipment:
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Air Conditioning
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LCD Cable TV
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Electricity - 220 Volts
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Mini-Bar
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Hairdryer
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Safe
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Bathing gowns
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Cable Internet Access
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Telephone
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Distances to nearest
pousadas
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São Brás de Alportel
– Pousada de São Brás – 20 km away
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Tavira – Pousada Convento da
Graça – 30km away
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Santa Clara–a-Velha – Pousada
de Santa Clara – 117km away
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Sagres – Pousada de Sagres –
150 km away
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History:
The Pousada de Estoi was
built in the old 18th-century Estoi Palace, which originally belonged to
the Viscount of Estoi, José Francisco da Silva. It took several
years to build the palace and a huge party was thrown in the palace gardens
on the 2nd of May 1909 to celebrate its completion. After the Viscount’s
death, the palace remained in the hands of his family until 1987, at which
time it was purchased by Faro Municipal Council. The palace is currently
undergoing renovation to convert it into the new Pousada de Estoi.
Set in nearly ten acres
of land, this wonderful property comprises a main building, former tea
pavilions and fantastic Versailles-style gardens, as well as old stables
and cowsheds, which are being converted to an events venue.
The pousada is located in
the small town of Estoi, 10km away from Faro, the Algarve’s capital city,
and close to the Roman Ruins at Milreu.
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