http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs Specialists in accommodation in traditional properties in Portugal and Spain Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:33:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The west coast of Spain and Portugal has cooling winds which keep the air cool and make a journey a pleasure at any time of the year. This itinerary is for those wanting to experience a round trip of seven to ten days starting from Lisbon to Santiago de Compestela in ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2008/04/20/from-lisbon-to-santiago-de-compestela/ IThe opportunity of visiting the Pousada Tavira in the eastern Algarve in Portugal was taken during the Easter break. This Pousada has recently been converted from the Convento da Graca ( Graca Convent ) and is the only one of three Pousadas in the Algarve region based on a historical building. The ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2008/03/30/pousada-tavira-hotel-convento-da-graca/ In February 2008 only, certain Pousadas of Portugal are offering an attractive discount. The prices for 2 nights, with breakfast included, vary between €120 to €200 depending on the Pousada chosen. These rates are for two persons sharing a room and includes breakfast. This promotion is attractive to all except where ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2008/02/24/still-time-to-take-a-short-break-at-a-pousada-this-weekend/ Our business on the Internet began over 10 years ago as a result of my pages for the cruising sailor on the Portuguese coast. The present business started as a means of saying 'thank you' to the Portuguese people for their kindness to me and my family when my business resulted ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2007/04/19/news-from-manor-houses-lda/ Our youngest daughter flew on a low cost flight to spend a weekend with us in Lisbon which is one of her favourite cities. Although we live in Portugal, her journey time by air was considerably less than our road trip! Our first stop was for late lunch at 'docas' ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2007/02/26/lisbon-weekend/ Persons over 55 years can get a 40% discount at the fabulous Pousadas of Portugal. Combined with low cost flights, it is an excellent opportunity for a high class mid week break at little cost. The discount is available on single or double occupancy and only one traveller ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2007/02/02/poousada-golden-age/ The Douro valley is the grape growing region for Port Wine and it has been producing wine since it was introduced into Portugal 2.000 years ago by the Romans. The wine is taken to the Port Wine 'caves' at the mouth of the river in Gaia which is on the south ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2007/01/31/douro-valley-portugal/ If you want to like on the beach in the hot sun, the Algarve is the place for you. Many people however go to other regions which retain the original way of life unaffected by the tourist invasion. The Algarve is the most visited tourist region. It developed in ... http://www.manorhouses.com/blogs/2007/01/29/which-reggion/