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Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho

Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho - Lisbon Coast - Portugal

Fortaleza do Guincho is a beautiful Hotel in a stunning location on the Lisbon Coast, Portugal

Fortaleza do Guincho was built on the orders of the King Joao IV in 1642. It is situated 30 minutes by car from Lisbon International Airport and 10 minutes from the centre of Cascais.
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho - Lisbon Coast - Portugal
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho has 27 bedrooms, the majority of them facing the sea. Superior rooms and the Junior Suite have terraces overlooking the sea. Courtyard rooms have got a partial sea view and a small window overlooking the ocean.
All bedrooms are beautifully furnished.

Facilities at the hotel include Restaurant, Bar, a baby-sitting service, currency exchange, free wireless internet in all areas (some rooms have limited access), car parking and all major credit cards are accepted.

The hotel does not have a swimming pool as it is situated at the edge of the ocean at "Praia do Guincho" (Guincho beach). This is a great sweeping beach with crashing Atlantic rollers and is a superb place for surfing or windsurfing.  World championships have been held here.
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho - Lisbon Coast - Portugal
This beach has become increasingly popular over the years.

The nearby coastal road has several large restaurants specialising in locally caught fish dishes.  The restaurants all have varying, breathtaking views of the breaking rollers from their terraces. 

Cascais is now a major resort and is very popular in the summer months and also at weekends.  It has three beaches along its beautiful esplanade and is very well served with a regular train service from Lisbon.

In a few places, Cascais still retains the character of its past as a small fishing village.  There is a lively market on Wednesdays.
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho - Lisbon Coast - Portugal
If you wish to get away from the crowds, cross into the old and, surprisingly pretty west side of town.  It is at its most delightful in the streets surrounding the graceful "Igreja da Assuncao" (Church of the Assumption).

Also worth a visit is the afternoon fish market which takes place on a promontory between the Ribeira and Rainha beaches at around 5 pm.

Back at the hotel, the one michelin star Restaurant, with its breathtaking panoramic view, serves an exceptional "Haute Cuisine" designed to satisfy those who regard gastronomy as one of the greatest pleasures in life.
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho - Lisbon Coast - Portugal The menu was created by 3 Michelin Star Chef, Antoine Westermann and features locally caught fish and shellfish dishes. Also, superbly prepared traditional French cuisine adapted to capture the essence of the rich Portuguese countryside.

The wine list offers a selection of 850 wines from Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Germany, America and Australia.

An airport pick up is available on request, at an extra charge, in a luxurious air conditioned Mercedes mini bus with an English speaking driver.

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area, please click here for details.

The beautiful town of Sintra, which has been classified as a World Heritage SIte by UNESCO, is well worth visiting.  Also, the Sintra / Cascais Natural Park.

   

Fortaleza do Guincho
Accommodation
1 November to 
27 December 2013
2 January to 28 February 2014
28 December to 1 January
1 March to 30 June 
1 to 31 October 2014
1 July to 30 September 2014
Courtyard Room Single € 105
€ 140
€ 170
Double € 115 € 150
€ 180
Superior Room Single € 140
€ 170
€ 200
Double € 150 € 180
€ 210
Junior Suite
with closed balcony
Single € 190
€ 220
€ 270
Double
€ 200
€ 230
€ 280
Junior Suite
with open balcony
Single € 220
€ 250
€ 300
Double
€ 230
€ 260
€ 310
Special Offer
3=2; 5=4; 6=5 & 7=6
4=3; 5=4; 6=5 & 7=6
7=6
Extra Bed Adult € 55
Rates are in euros and are 'per room per night' including breakfast and taxes
Free extra bed for children under 12 years old. Extra beds only in superior rooms
Free internet in public areas
Pets are allowed - maximum 15 kg: € 10 per day
Half-board: € 55 (drinks not included) 
New Year & Easter - 2 nights minimum
The special offer for the high season is only valid for reservations made until 30 June
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