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PORTO BAY HOTELS & RESORTSRua do Gorgulho 2,

9004-537 FunchalMadeira Island . Portugal

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Dear Guest,

First and foremost I would like to wishyou a warm welcome, or as is the case

for many amongst you, to say welcomeback to Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts.Times have been such that a great cap-acity for innovation and adaptation tomarket demands have been necessary.Methods of communication have be-come faster and faster, social networksnow play an important role in passingon our messages in an interactive wayand, above all, in developing our re-lationships.We are delighted that our differentforms of communication have been sowell received amongst many guestswho return to our hotels whether in thesame, or different, destinations.The fact is that Prestige Club loyaltycards now stand at almost 120 thousandin Portugal and 17 thousand in Brazil.Through the satisfaction questionnaireswe periodically ask our guests to com-plete we have been able to ascertainthat, apart from repeat guests, around

20% of our clients choose a Porto Bayhotel on the recommendation of some-one who has already stayed with us. This gure makes us especially proudand, therefore, we have taken the ini-tiative of implementing some measures

that aim to bring our hotels even closerto our guests.

Bearing in mind this proliferation of dif-ferent experiences we have expandedinto different geographical areas of theworld. With its origins in Madeira, atourist destination with a strong tradi-tions, it was here that the Porto BayGroup consolidated its portfolio with5 hotels before expanding into the Al-garve and Brazil as from 2007. In fact,in Brazil, apart from our favouriteminiature jewel - Porto Bay Glenzhauslodge in Bzios, a famous tourist desti-nation around two hours drive from Riode Janeiro - we have established ourpresence with two benchmark hotelsin two of the countrys largest cities,So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. We shallcontinue on our path of expansion andI hope that I will be able to bring younews of new projects in the next edi-tion of IN.This magazine aims to bring you a tasteof the different experiences provided in

these very distinct destinations wherePorto Bay is present as well as tell youa little more about our team and shareour guests testimonials.I hope you will enjoy reading it.And I wish you a good stay with us !!

Dear Guests,

Caro Cliente,

Gostaria de, em primeiro lugar, dar-lheas boas-vindas ou, em muitos casos,dizer-lhe que bom v-lo de regresso

a um dos hotis de Porto Bay Hotels &Resorts.Temos vindo a passar por tempos queexigem uma grande capacidade deinovao e de adaptao s novas exi-gncias do mercado. Os meios de co-municao so cada vez mais rpidos,

as redes sociais tm um papel j muitoimportante no passar as nossas mensa-gens de uma forma interactiva e, sobre-

tudo, no aprofundar as nossas relaes.Sentimo-nos muito reconhecidos pelofacto das nossas diferentes formas decomunicar terem encontrado respostamuito positiva nos muitos clientes querepetem as suas estadias nos nossoshotis, quer no mesmo, quer em des-tinos diferentes.E a realidade que, actualmente, o pro-grama de delizao de Porto Bay, oPrestige Club, j conta com cerca de 120mil cartes em Portugal e 17 mil no Brasil.Nos questionrios de satisfao quefazemos periodicamente aos nossoshspedes, podemos conrmar quealm dos nossos clientes repetentes,cerca de 20% de hspedes escolhemum hotel Porto Bay por recomendaode quem j nos visitou. Este nmerodeixa-nos particularmente orgulhosose, por isso, tommos a iniciativa deimplementar algumas medidas que vi-sam aproximar ainda mais os nossos

hotis dos seus clientes. pensando nessa proliferao de dife-rentes experincias, que fomos crescen-do em diferentes reas geogrcas nomundo. Tendo nascido na Madeira, des-tino turstico de grandes tradies, e aconsolidado a sua oferta com 5 unida-des hoteleiras, o grupo Porto Bay cres-ceu desde 2007 para o Algarve e para oBrasil. Alis, neste pas, alm da nossamuito pequena jia de estimao que a pousada Porto Bay Glenzhaus emBzios, famoso destino turstico a cercade duas horas de carro do Rio de Ja-neiro, temos rmada a nossa presenacom dois hotis de referncia nos doisgrandes centros urbanos brasileiros queso So Paulo e Rio de Janeiro. Conti-nuaremos na nossa senda de expansoe espero na prxima IN vos comunicara concretizao de novos projectos.Esta revista destina-se a partilhar consi-go as diversas experincias sentidas nos

mais diferentes destinos onde estamosimplantados, assim como revelar umpouco mais da nossa equipa e dos tes-temunhos dos nossos clientes. Esperoque os contedos atraiam a sua leitura.Desejo-lhe uma boa estadia connosco !!

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When trying to dene Madeira as a tourist destination it is important to

remember that the island has always lived from the combination of three

key factors : nature, history and geographical location. It was above all

the position of this small spit of land in the immensity of the ocean that

ensured its role in the course of world history from the XVth century on-

wards. These were the rst islands discovered by the Portuguese, the rst

to be colonised, the testing ground for agricultural products, administra-

tive models, habits and customs that spread throughout the world from

this point. Ships travelling to and from Europe passed by the island, bring-

ing people from all backgrounds who, inevitably, left their mark. Thanks to

these ships people from Madeira emigrated all over the planet, returning

with new habits and enriching life on the island. On account of the happy

coincidence of its exceptional geographical location, Madeira lay on the

maritime routes around the world. Madeira continues to be an importantstopping point for shipping and this has made it what it is today. This

cultural miscellany made its mark and, over 600 years, has conferred a

certain cosmopolitan quality on the island and its people. In addition to

this, the cultural and social evolution of the island has progressed hand in

hand with nature, blessed as it is with a temperate climate and a unique

forest, which is its principal distinguishing feature. The island also enjoys a

long-standing tradition of tourism, which has existed in an organised formfor two centuries. However, the island has always attracted visitors espe-

cially on account of its exoticism so close to Europe and its breathtaking

landscapes, which are accessible without having to travel to remote points

of the planet. But again it was its proximity to Europe and its climate that

destined Madeira to become the place recommended by doctors for cur-

ing the sick, especially those suffering from tuberculosis. One of the most

notable gures of this period was Empress Sissi of the Austro-Hungarian

Empire. For all these reasons Funchal is an Atlantic city, not only because

it is the oldest European colony amongst the Atlantic islands but, above

all, because it is a melting pot of our world : it is European but at the same

time exotic, it has touches of colonial heritage and is rich in historical

legacy as can be seen in the diversity of physical types that can be found

here. The concept of an Atlantic city and culture is still being developed by

academics but it is no doubt felt by all who visit the island. Madeira is a

kind of half way house that connects the old world to the new, a symbio-

sis that, over the centuries, the island and its inhabitants have been able

to absorb. It embodies tradition and modernity, history and nature and,

above all, is a unique case of diversity.

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a dierentalgarve

One of the reasons for the Algarvesworldwide fame as a tourist destina-tion is its climate along with its goldenbeaches, clear waters and a cuisine in-spired by the sea since it is, of course,a prime shing area.

Amongst the places that stand out, Al-bufeira takes pride of place insofar as

it is considered the tourist capital ofthe Algarve. The city not only offers awide range of services but also peaceand quiet for those looking for sometranquility.

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Uma das razes pelas quais o Algarvese tornou um destino turstico conheci-do no Mundo inteiro o clima, asso-ciado a praias de areia amarela e guaslmpidas e a uma comida muito viradapara o mar, ou no fosse esta uma re-gio piscatria por excelncia.De entre as localidades que mais se des-tacam, Albufeira est no topo, ao ponto

de ser vista como a capital turstica doAlgarve. No s uma cidade com umadiversicada oferta de servios, comoconsegue garantir uma atmosfera maistranquila, para quem o deseje.

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In addition to the sun, beach and golf - theAlgarves trademarks - there is a lot more todo here throughout the whole year. Albufeiraalso has culture and tradition. Since the midXIXth century its history has been forged bythe shing trade and by the blows of naturaldisasters such as the 1755 earthquake whichdestroyed Lisbon and whose tsunami alsodestroyed this city and its Mother Church.

Built at the end of the XVIIIth

century, thecurrent church is one of the places worthvisiting. Neoclassical in style, it consists of anave, four side chapels, a christening chapel,two pulpits and two lateral halls. Above themain door and the triumphal arch one cansee the cross of the Order of Aviz, an organ-isation that combined religious and militaryvocations in the Portugal of the Middle Agesand to whose knights the castle and defenceof the city was handed after the Portugueseconquered the Moors in 1250. The castle nolonger dominates the citys landscape - now

there are just a few remains that insist onresisting human progress.However, the Moorish presence continuesto be associated to Albufeiras history. Evenbefore Portugal came into existence the Al-garve was a Moorish kingdom and this placewas known by its Arab name Al-buherawhich means castle of the sea.The Clock Tower is considered the citysemblem. The echoes of its bell, protectedand adorned with an iron crown since theXIXth century, preserves the citys iden-tity. Its relationship with the sea is another

dominant characteristic. This can be felt inthe shing boats, beaches or even in thetones of the rock escarpments dotted alongthe coast.Further inland Albufeiras colours change;the landscape is covered in fruit trees, inparticular g, almond and orange trees. Thepresence of the latter is as old as the historyof the Algarve.Due to its location more or less in the midd-le of the Algarve coast, Albufeira is an ex-cellent point of departure to explore theAlgarve where there is lots to do. A good

example is Ria Formosa, a reference pointin southern Portugals landscape. This isa marsh area where fresh and sea watersmerge around small banks of sand coveredwith vegetation that provide a natural para-dise for water animals and birds.There are many ways of enjoying Ria For-mosa, a nature reserve subject to strictenvironmental conservation rules. Photo-graphy, water sports, simple contemplationor, highly recommended, a boat trip withbiologist guides who can explain the envi-ronmental importance of the tidal inlets na-

ture. Several companies offer these kinds ofservices but ideally it is best not to do thiswith a boat load of tourists but rather in atypical Algarve shing boat with only a fewpassengers, a skipper with a good know-ledge of Ria Formosa and a biologist.

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Alm do sol, da praia e do golfe que soas imagens de marca do Algarve, h muitomais para fazer por aqui, ao longo de todoo ano. Albufeira tambm cultura e tradi-o. uma cidade com uma histria forjadapela pesca, desde meados do sculo XIX epela dureza das catstrofes naturais, comoo terramoto de 1755 que, destruiu a cidadede Lisboa e cujo maremoto destruiu tambm

esta localidade, incluindo a Igreja Matriz.A actual igreja, construda nos nais do s-culo XVIII, um dos locais dignos de visita.Tem um estilo neoclssico, com uma nave,quatro capelas laterais, a capela baptismal,dois plpitos e duas salas laterais. No topoda porta principal e do arco triunfal podever-se a cruz da Ordem de Aviz, organiza-o que conciliava vocaes religiosas e mi-litares no Portugal da Idade Mdia e a cujosCavaleiros, o castelo e as defesas da cidadeforam entregues, aps a conquista pelosportugueses aos muulmanos, em 1250. O

castelo j no domina a paisagem da cida-de, restando apenas vestgios que teimamem resistir ao progresso humano. A presena muulmana continua ligada histria de Albufeira. Antes mesmo de existirPortugal, o Algarve era um reino muulmanoe esta localidade tinha o nome rabe de Al-buhera, que quer dizer castelo do mar.A Torre do Relgio considerada o ex-libris. Oeco do seu sino, desde o sculo XIX protegidoe adornado com uma coroa de ferro, preservaa identidade da cidade. A relao com o mar outro ponto dominante. Nota-se nos barcos de

pesca, nas praias ou mesmo nos tons da rochadas escarpas que pontuam a costa.Mais para o interior, Albufeira tem outrastonalidades, com a paisagem coberta de r-vores de fruto, onde se destacam as guei-ras, as amendoeiras, ou as laranjeiras. Apresena destas ltimas to antiga quantoa histria do Algarve.Pela sua localizao, mais ou menos a meioda costa algarvia, Albufeira um excelen-te ponto de partida para explorar o Algar-ve onde h muito para fazer. Um grandeexemplo a Ria Formosa, uma referncia na

paisagem do Sul de Portugal. uma zonaalagada, onde guas doces e salgadas seencontram, rodeando pequenos bancos deareia, cobertos de vegetao, que funcio-nam como um paraso natural para espciesaquticas e para aves.So vrias as formas de usufruir da Ria For-mosa, um parque natural, sujeito a fortesregras de proteco ambiental. Fotograas,desportos nuticos, uma simples contem-plao, ou sobretudo um passeio de barco,onde guias bilogos explicam o valor am-biental da Natureza da Ria. Vrias empresas

oferecem este tipo de servios, mas o ideal faz-lo no num barco cheio de turistas,mas sim numa embarcao de pesca tpicado Algarve, com poucos passageiros, umskipper que conhece profundamente a RiaFormosa e um bilogo.

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Another attraction close to Albufeira is theParque Temtico Zoomarine (Marine Zoo).It is built around the theme of The Life ofthe Oceans and occupies more than 8 hec-tares full of attractions including an aquar-ium that reproduces around 20 marine eco-systems, a show with dolphins and a cinemapromoting environmental messages. The

educational component is very important,attracting both children and parents. Thereis a single admission ticket that entitles theholder to enjoy all the attractions and takea turn around the world of marine diversity.Perhaps the most unexpected aspect of thisalternative tour is realising that the Algarveis a destination where one can view andpurchase high quality art. The reason forthis is that over the last decades the speciallight and temperate climate have attracteda growing number of international and Por-tuguese artists with a wide range of talents.

As a result numerous galleries and art shopshave sprung up, exhibiting and selling a di-verse selection of works of art. And it is notalways necessary to spend a fortune to getthe best. The Algarve has many excellentmunicipal galleries that exhibit the work ofresident painters and sculptors from abroadwho organise individual and group exhibi-tions on a regular basis.But for buying art, the situation is differ-ent. In this case - and even if you are not abuyer - it is worth visiting the Centro Cul-tural So Loureno, which has made a very

important contribution to the Algarvescultural life since it was established in 1981by the now deceased Volker Huber and hiswife, Marie.Nowadays it is considered one of the coun-trys best private galleries. Now managedby Marie, it is located on a picturesqueconverted quinta (farm) next to the verybeautiful So Loureno Chapel on the out-skirts of Almancil, close to the EN 125 exit.With the passing of time it has acquired anoutstanding reputation for showing contem-porary art by internationally renowned art-

ists as well as by burgeoning talents.Well-established names that offer a rela-tively secure investment include the Germanpainter A.R. Penck, the famous painter, writ-er and Nobel Prize winner, Gunther Grass,the Portuguese sculptors Joo Cutileiro andJos de Guimares, the Portuguese painter,Manuel Baptista, the internationally re-nowned Spanish painter Antoni Tapies andthe English sculptor Jeff Lowe.Covering 4,500 m2 the centre is very at-tractive. It includes six galleries, patios andample verandas and a very well cared for

sculpture garden. Since it was founded SoLoureno has hosted hundreds of exhibi-tions, classical music concerts and poetryreadings.

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Uma outra atraco, disponvel muito prxi-mo de Albufeira, o Parque Temtico Zoo-marine. Tem como tema A Vida dos Ocea-nos, e estende-se por uma rea superiora 8 hectares, cheios de atraces, que vodesde um aqurio que reproduz cerca de20 ecossistemas marinhos, a um espectculocom golnhos, passando por cinema commensagens ambientais. A vertente educativa

muito importante e um factor que atrai ascrianas e os pais. O acesso faz-se com umnico bilhete, que permite desfrutar de to-das as atraces e dar uma volta ao Mundoda diversidade marinha.Porventura o aspecto mais inesperado des-te roteiro alternativo ver o Algarve comoum destino onde se pode admirar e adquirirpeas de arte de qualidade. Isto porque aluminosidade especial e o clima temperadotm vindo a atrair, nas ltimas dcadas, umnmero crescente de artistas internacionaise portugueses com talentos variados.

Este facto resultou no aparecimento de nu-merosas galerias e outras casas comerciaisque expem e vendem arte de uma gamavariada. E nem sempre preciso gastarfortunas para se ter o melhor. As inmerasgalerias municipais algarvias so excelentespara ver o trabalho dos pintores e escul-tores estrangeiros residentes, que regular-mente se apresentam em exposies indivi-duais ou colectivas.Mas para a compra de arte a situao di-ferente. A vale a pena visitar, mesmo queseja para no comprar, o Centro Cultural

So Loureno, que deu um contributo mui-to importante na vida cultural do Algarvedesde a sua fundao em 1981, pelo falecidoVolker Huber e pela sua mulher Marie.Hoje, considerada uma das melhores ga-lerias privadas do pas. Dirigido agora porMarie, situa-se numa original quinta remo-delada, junto belssima capela de SoLoureno, nos arrabaldes de Almancil, logo sada da EN 125. Com o passar dos anos,foi adquirindo uma reputao fora do vul-gar por apresentar arte contempornea deartistas de renome internacional, bem como

de talentos a despontar.De entre os nomes bem estabelecidos, queconstituem um investimento relativamenteseguro, encontram-se o pintor alemo A.R. Penck, o famoso pintor e escritor PrmioNobel alemo Gunther Grass, os escultoresportugueses Joo Cutileiro e Jos de Guima-res, o pintor portugus Manuel Baptista,o pintor espanhol de renome internacionalAntoni Tapies e o escultor ingls Jeff Lowe.A rea de 4.500 m2 do centro particular-mente atractiva. Tem seis galerias, ptios evarandas espaosos e um jardim de escul-

turas muito bem tratado. Desde que se es-tabeleceu, o So Loureno realizou centenasde exposies, concertos de msica clssicae declamaes de poesia.


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areas invite a plunge into nature. Stunn-ing views, red cliffs, umbrella pines, afusion of aromas, beach, sun . .. and the

last word in comfort, of course !!All together Porto Bay Falsia offers310 rooms, three swimming pools (oneoutdoor, one for children and one in-door), three restaurants, terraces,viewpoints over the cliffs, bars . ..

Eight kilometres of beach stretch intothe distance at the feet of Porto BayFalsia. The Algarve at its best in a set-

ting where the immensity of the whitebeach stands out, every now and againinterrupted by the red for which the Al-garve cliffs are already famous. The hotel offers direct access to thebeach and the greens of the surrounding

espaos circundantes um convite amergulhar directamente in natura. Vis-

tas deslumbrantes, falsias avermelha-das, pinheiros mansos, fuso de aromas,praia, sol . .. e muito conforto, claro !!Ao todo, Porto Bay Falsia coloca ao seudispor 310 quartos, trs piscinas (umaexterior, uma para crianas e uma inte-

rior), trs restaurantes, esplanadas, mi-radouros sobre a falsia, bares . .. msica

ao vivo. Tudo isto numa localizao sempar, sobre a Praia da Falsia, em Olhosde gua. A 35 km do Aeroporto Interna-cional de Faro, a unidade hoteleira distaapenas 8 km de Albufeira e 14km de Vila-moura. Nada como experimentar . ..

a step away from paradise

So oito os quilmetros de praia que seestendem aos ps do Porto Bay Falsia.

O Algarve no seu melhor, num cen-rio onde salta vista a imensido deareia branca interrompida, de quandoem vez, pelo vermelho que j tpicoda rocha algarvia.O acesso praia directo, o verde dos

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live music. All this in a unique settingoverlooking the Praia da Falsia inOlhos dgua, close to Albufeira and

Vilamoura.35 km away from Faro International Air-port, the hotel is only 8 km from Albu-feira and 14 km from Vilamoura. Theres nothing like checking it outyourself . ..

a um passo do paraso . ..

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16 . new year in rio de janeiro and madeira . ..

There are two words that can describeNew Year in Madeira and Rio de Janeiro:black and white! These two destinationsshare the privilege of organising two of

the biggest New Year celebrations in theworld - both with reworks and lots ofpeople gathered round a bay. Every-thing else is different especially as inMadeira, in the northern hemisphere, itis winter and in Rio de Janeiro, Decem-ber marks the beginning of summer.But the choice of black and white todescribe these two events is not bychance. In Madeira New Years Eve isa gala night with a long-standing tradi-

tion that goes back to 1920. Black re-calls the elegance of dinner jackets andladies outts, the glamour of the dancehalls and the age-old fame of one of theoldest European tourist destinations.In Rio de Janeiro white represents thepurity of a festival of light and joywhich, in true informal Brazilian style,brings together thousands of people(just visitors to the city number over600 thousand people) on Copacabanabeach. The signicance of wearing whiterepresents feeling good with life andstepping into the New Year with joy. This is a popular festival that attractspeople of all races and social statuseswho mingle in an enormous sea of hu-manity that completely blocks out thesea-front promenade and sand on thebeach. It is summer and it is hot !! Atmidnight tons of reworks go off overthe bay to the sound of music.

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In Madeira the music is made with thethunder of the reworks that showerthe sky from dozens of places in thebay of Funchal and surrounding amphi-theatre. The cruise ships horns maketheir contribution, blowing withoutinterruption during the show which isconsidered the most spectacular in theworld on account of the density of re-works released in a short space of time.However, New Year in Madeira is notonly about hotels and dances. It is alsoa popular festival. In houses with a viewof the bay the important thing is not tobe alone and to party. The 10 minutes

of reworks are the high point of theevening but dances and gatherings takeplace throughout the whole city. It is aunique experience.

2 worlds !!

Funchal . Madeira

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H duas palavras que podem descrevera passagem de ano na Madeira e no Riode Janeiro : preto e branco !! Os doislugares partilham o privilgio de orga-

nizarem as duas maiores passagens deano do Mundo, ambas com fogo-de--artifcio e muita gente volta de umabaa. Tudo o resto so diferenas, toacentuadas quanto o facto de na ilhada Madeira, no hemisfrio Norte, serInverno e no Rio de Janeiro, Dezembroser o incio do Vero.Mas, o preto e o branco como corespara descrever estes dois eventos no uma escolha ao acaso. Na Madeira a

passagem de ano uma noite de gala,com uma tradio antiga, que remon-ta dcada de 1920. O preto ilustra aelegncia dos smokings ou dos fatosdas senhoras, o glamour dos sales ea fama secular de um dos mais antigosdestinos tursticos da Europa.O branco representa, no Rio de Janeiro,a pureza de uma festa de luz e alegriaque, bem ao estilo informal dos brasilei-ros, rene centenas de milhares de pes-soas (s visitantes so mais de 600 mil),na praia de Copacabana. Vestir brancosignica estar de bem com a vida e en-trar com alegria no ano novo. Esta umafesta popular, com gente de todas as ra-as e estratos sociais, misturados numaenorme moldura humana que escondepor completo o calado e a areia dapraia. Vero e est calor !! meia-noiterebentam no ar, sobre a baa, toneladasde fogo-de-artifcio, ao som da msica.

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Na Madeira a msica feita com o tro-vejar do fogo-de-artifcio espalhado pordezenas de postos na baa do Funchale no anteatro que a rodeia. As sirenesdos navios de cruzeiro do uma ajuda,silvando sem parar, enquanto dura o es-pectculo que considerado o melhordo Mundo, pela concentrao de tantofogo-de-artifcio em to pouco tempo.

Alm dos hotis e dos bailes, a passa-gem de ano na Madeira tambm umafesta popular. Nas casas com vista paraa baa ou nas ruas, o que importa noestar s e fazer a festa. Os 10 minu-tos de fogo so o ponto alto, mas por

toda a cidade multiplicam-se os bailese convvios. uma experincia nica.

2 mundos !!

Rio de Janeiro . Brasil

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Albufeira assumes the responsibility of organ-ising the biggest New Year celebrations in theAlgarve. In addition to reworks on Praia dosPescadores, which attract thousands of people,there are concerts by well-known Portugueseand international bands. This is the more popularaspect of an event that is complemented by galadinners and dances in hotels.

In So Paulo the New Years Eve party happensright on Avenida Paulista. Thousands of people,always ready to dance the samba, gather to seein the new year to the sound of hot rhythms.On the stroke of midnight reworks ll the skiesof the city . .. and the new year is given a trulynoisy and multi-coloured welcome !!

In Bzios you can see in the New Year while

enjoying the heat of the summer and the calmof a small city that is a Brazilian paradise on ac-count of the beauty of its beaches and surround-ing nature. In this holiday destination the bestis to experience the New Year in a hotel wherethe warmth of Brazil, both in terms of peopleand temperature, is markedly present. There isno shortage of parties, dinners and the spectacleof reworks on the beach.

Albufeira assume a responsabilidade de organi-zar a maior passagem de ano do Algarve. Ao

fogo-de-artifcio na Praia dos Pescadores, queatrai milhares de pessoas, juntam-se concertosde bandas conhecidas, nacionais e internacio-nais. Esta a vertente mais popular de um cartazque complementado com jantares de gala ebailes nos hotis.

Em So Paulo a festa de passagem de ano acon-tece em plena Avenida Paulista. So milhares aspessoas que se juntam para festejar, ao som deritmos quentes e sempre de samba no p, o nalde mais um ano. s 12 badaladas o fogo de arti-fcio enche os cus da capital paulistana . .. sominutos estridentes e multicoloridos os que doas boas vindas ao novo ano !!

Em Bzios pode entrar no ano novo sentindo ocalor do Vero e a calma de uma pequena cidadeque um paraso brasileiro, pela beleza das suas

praias e do mundo natural. A opo viver a ex-perincia de um hotel, num destino de frias ondeo calor do Brasil, quer humano quer da temperatu-ra est bem presente. No faltam as festas, os jan-tares e o espectculo de fogo-de-artifcio na praia.

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22 . so paulo : the heart that never skips a beat

theheartthatneverskipsabeat...

Latin Americas largest city offers awhole arrray of leisure options. Count-less alternatives are available for allwho want to enjoy themselves, shopand eat well. However, ironically, evenif you manage to do a little bit of every-thing, it is impossible to take in all theopportunities the So Paulo agenda hasto offer. Choosing is the problem.In the grand metropolis, one of thesouthern hemispheres main economiccentres, you will be invariably con-fronted with a dilemma : where to be-gin? So Paulo is one of the few citiesin the world that is home to typicalimmigrant neighbourhoods such as theJapanese Liberdade, Italian Bom Retiro,extending to the Bolivian and KoreanBrs and Bexiga. This inuence of for-eign cultures makes for a wide rangeof activities. Consequently we have se-lected a few of the best which will allow

you to get a taste of So Paulo. We willtry to point you in the best directionbut be aware: to really get to know SoPaulo well you will have to come backagain and again. Many times over.

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A maior cidade da Amrica do Sul ofe-rece as mais diversas opes de lazer.So inmeras alternativas para quemgosta de se divertir, fazer compras ecomer bem. Por ironia, entretanto,ainda que se possa fazer de tudo umpouco, impossvel conhecer todas asoportunidades que a agenda paulistanaapresenta. O difcil escolher.Na majestosa metrpole, um dos prin-cipais centros econmicos do hemis-frio, quase sempre nos vemos diantede um verdadeiro dilema : por ondecomear ? So Paulo uma das poucascidades no mundo que possui bairrostpicos de imigrantes como a Liberdade- dos japoneses -, o Bom Retiro - dositalianos -, passando pelos bolivianos ecoreanos, do Brs ao Bexiga. Esta in-uncia de culturas estrangeiras resultanuma variedade de actividades. Porisso, seleccionamos um pouco do que

h de melhor para conhecer So Paulo.Tentamos apontar a direco mais arro-jada, mas que sabendo : para conhec-er bem, voc ter que voltar, e voltar.Muitas vezes.


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For art and culture the best is to startwith a visit to Parque do Ibirapuerawhere, apart from admiring the naturalbeauty of the place as you walk or bikearound, you can also visit the Plan-etrio (Planetarium) and MAM-Museude Arte Moderna (Modern Art Museum)amongst other attractions. On your tourdont miss a visit to the city centre with

a stop at Marco Zero de So Paulo(geographical centre), Catedral da S(Cathedral See) and the Mosteiro deSo Bento (Monastery). Other mustsinclude the Estao da Luz (train sta-tion), Sala So Paulo (concert hall), Pi-nacoteca do Estado (museum), EstaoJlio Prestes (train station that housesSala So Paulo) and the very beautiful

Teatro Municipal (Municipal Theatre). Another of the citys visiting cards isthe famous, bustling Avenida Paulista.Here you can admire the architecture ofthe high buildings, visit exhibitions atthe MASP-Museu de Arte de So Paulo(museum) and check out the culturalprogramme at FIESP or Ita Cultural.While you are in the vicinity, take theopportunity to visit some of the surr-ounding neighbourhoods such as Bela

Vista, Jardins and Higienopolis.Continuing on your journey of dis-covery, dont miss the world of fash-

ion. The best is concentrated in veshopping centres ; Rua Oscar Freire inJardins, Shopping Iguatemi in Itaim,Daslu in Vila Olmpia, Shopping Ci-dade Jardim and Morumbi Shopping inMorumbi.

Another highlight is the gastronomy.Here is a tempting suggestion: why nottry the best pastel (pastry) in SoPaulo at the fair at Estdio do Pacae-mbu ? Two other So Paulo delicacies

are lanche de mortadela (mortadelasandwich) and the pastel de bacalhau(cod sh-cake) at the Mercado Central(market) where you can also discoverall the different types of fruit indigen-ous to Brazil. And, of course, there isno shortage of sophisticated, specialitycuisines . ..So Paulos other highlight is its livelynightlife. The famous botecos - barsthat open out onto the street - are agood choice, especially those in Vila

Madalena. Another tip is to keep aneye on the programme of internationalshows, events and salons.So Paulo is like this : it doesnt stop, itnever gets weary - you just need to getout and have fun !!

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Em arte e cultura, o melhor comearcom a visita ao Parque do Ibirapuera,onde alm de admirar a natureza dolocal durante caminhada ou pedalada,pode-se visitar o Planetrio, o Museu

Afro-Brasileiro, o MAM-Museu de ArteModerna, entre outros atractivos. Noroteiro da visita, no pode faltar o pas-seio pelo Centro da cidade, com pausano Marco Zero de So Paulo, Catedralda S e Mosteiro So Bento. Outrospontos obrigatrios so a Estao daLuz, Sala So Paulo, Pinacoteca do Es-tado, Estao Jlio Prestes e o belssi-mo Teatro Municipal.Outro carto-postal da cidade a fa-mosa e movimentada Avenida Paulista.

L, vale admirar a arquitetura dos al-tos prdios, conferir as exposies noMASP-Museu de Arte de So Paulo ecar atento programao cultural daFIESP ou do Ita Cultural. Na ocasio,no deixe de aproveitar para visitar al-guns bairros circundantes como o daBela Vista, Jardins e Higienoplis.Seguindo o mapa paulistano, horade circular nas passarelas da moda. Omelhor est concentrado em cinco cen-

tros de compras: rua Oscar Freire, nosJardins; Shopping Iguatemi, no Itaim ;Daslu, na Vila Olmpia; Shopping Cida-de Jardim e MorumbiShopping, ambosno bairro do Morumbi.Outro ponto alto a gastronomia.Entre as dicas tentadoras, comer omelhor pastel de So Paulo na feirado Estdio do Pacaembu. Outras duasiguarias paulistanas so o lanche demortadela e o pastel de bacalhau doMercado Central, onde se deve apro-

veitar para conhecer todos os tipos defrutas tpicas do Brasil. E tem aindatodo o outro tipo de gastronomia es-pecializada e requintada . ..Outro grande trunfo da capital paulis-ta a agitada noite. Os famosos bo-tecos, como so chamados os baresabertos para a rua, so uma boa op-o, principalmente os da Vila Mada-lena. Outra dica car atento ao ca-lendrio de shows, eventos e mostras

internacionais.So Paulo assim, no pra, no cansa,basta querer se divertir !!

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28 . lhotel porto bay so paulo . ..

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tapeariadosc.xviEntre as obras de arte que se encon-tram no LHotel Porto Bay So Paulo,

destaca-se uma imponente tapeariaamenga, tecida em Bruxelas, na se-gunda metade do sculo XVI, arremata-da num leilo da Christies em Londres.

Trata-se da nica pea particular deuma srie de sete que se podem encon-trar nos principais museus da Europa.

A tapearia ilustra passagens da vidade Clepatra e Marco Antnio.

Amongst the works of art displayed atLHotel Porto Bay So Paulo specialmention goes to an imposing Flemishtapestry woven in Brussels during thesecond half of the XVIth century and ac-quired at auction at Christies in London.

It is the only privately owned piece ofa series of seven tapestries that can beviewed in the main museums of Europe.The tapestry depicts episodes from thelife of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.


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The cosmopolitan city of So Paulo, thenancial capital of Latin America, is thesetting for the ve star LHotel PortoBay So Paulo, acquired by the PortoBay Hotels & Resorts in 2009Situated on Alameda Campinas, 50 me-tres away from the corner of AvenidaPaulista, and close to the best restau-

rants, bars, museums and stores sell-ing the most emblematic brands in theworld, LHotel Porto Bay So Paulo of-fers a central location without the bus-tle of the main avenue.

Designed in a European style, the so-

phistication is perfectly complementedby high standards of service and com-fort. Particular care has been taken withthe quality of products and materialsused in the hotel. Inside this hotel fea-tures a noteworthy collection of piecesof art and jewellery.LHotel Porto Bay So Paulo is a bou-tique hotel with 76 rooms, a restaurant,SPA, indoor warmed pool, health center,living room, bar and meeting rooms.

Special moments, honeymoons, art, cul-ture and personalised programmes putthis hotel in a league of its own.After being acquired by Porto Bay Ho-tels & Resorts,s during this year the,

LHotel Porto Bay So Paulo, has beenredecorated. All the rooms and suiteshave been refurbished, works have alsobeen carried out in the hall, bar andnew living room, further increasing thehotels standards of comfort and so-phistication. The Trebbiano restaurant, which now

boasts a new colour scheme in keepingwith the general dcor of the hotel, hasbeen extended to include an outdoorarea with a pleasant surrounding of veg-etation, creating a small oasis in the city.

A cosmopolita cidade de So Paulo, ca-pital nanceira da Amrica Latina, opalco do hotel de cinco estrelas LHotel

Porto Bay So Paulo, adquirido porPorto Bay Hotels & Resorts em 2009.Localizado na Alameda Campinas, a 50metros da Avenida Paulista, e junto aosmelhores restaurantes, bares, museus elojas das mais emblemticas marcas domundo, o LHotel Porto Bay permite-lhetoda a centralidade sem o movimentoda grande avenida.O requinte deste hotel de charme, comestilo europeu, concilia-se na perfeio

com uma exigente qualidade de servioe conforto. Aqui nota-se uma especialpreocupao com a qualidade dos pro-

dutos e dos materiais utilizados. Esteboutique hotel exibe um notvel acervode peas de arte.LHotel Porto Bay So Paulo com 76quartos, um boutique hotel com res-taurante, SPA, piscina coberta e aque-cida, health center, sala de estar, bare salas de reunies. Momentos espe-ciais, npcias, shopping, arte, cultura eprogramas personalizados fazem destehotel um produto diferenciado.

Depois de adquirido pelo grupo Por-to Bay, e durante este ano, o hotel foiredecorado, nomeadamente todos os

quartos e suites. As intervenes rea-lizadas tambm no hall de entrada, nobar e na nova sala de estar vieram ele-var ainda mais o conforto e requinteoferecidos por esta unidade.Ao restaurante Trebbiano, que apresentaagora uma paleta cromtica nova em har-monia com a decorao geral do hotel,foi acrescentado um espao exterior, comuma agradvel envolvncia de verdes,resultando num pequeno osis na cidade.

76 rooms and suites . restaurant . bar . 5 meeting or banqueting rooms . business center . indoor pool . gym . spa . ..

76 quartos e suites . restaurante . bar . 5 salas de reunio . centro de negcios . piscina interior . ginsio . spa . ..

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cau reymondCau Reymond is a Brazilian actor who was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1980. Hebegan his professional career in the world of fashion which took him to Milanand Paris where he worked with designers such as Gaultier and Ferr. In 2000he was photographed by Bruce Weber in New York where he studied acting atthe legendary Actors Studio with Susan Baston who has taught actors such asNicole Kidman and Tom Cruise.

Cau Reymond, nascido no Rio de Janeiro, em 1980, um actor brasileiro.Iniciou o seu percurso prossional no mundo da moda, passando por Mi-lo e Paris onde trabalhou com estilistas como Gaultier e Ferr. Em 2000,em Nova York fotografou com Bruce Weber e onde estudou interpretaono lendrio Actors Studio com Susan Batson, formadora de actores comoNicole Kidman e Tom Cruise.

yo yo maOf Chinese origin, Yo-Yo Ma was born in France into a very musical family.He went to Juilliard School and studied at the University of Columbia be-fore enrolling at Harvard University. Yo Yo Ma has played with the worldstop orchestras and his cello interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach areacclaimed the world over. Yo-Yo Ma nasceu na Frana numa famlia de origem chinesa com forteinuncia musical. Frequentou a Juilliard School, estudou na Universidadede Columbia antes de se matricular na Universidade de Harvard. Yo YoMa tocou nas melhores orquestras do mundo e as suas interpretaes deJohann Sebastian Bach, em violoncelo, so aclamadas pelo mundo.

dita von tessDita Von Tess is an actress, model and popular North American burlesqueartist. A self-confessed fetishist she is responsible for the reinvention ofthe 40s/50s pin-up aesthetic and for associating the term burlesque tothe ancestral art of striptease. She has appeared in several lms such asThe Death of Salvador Dali which won her the prize for best actress at theBeverly Hills Film Festival.Dita Von Tess actriz, modelo e popular artista burlesca norte-americana.Fetichista assumida, responsvel pela reinveno da esttica pin-up dos

anos 40/50 e do termo burlesco associado arte ancestral do strip-tease.Apareceu em vrios lmes como o The Death of Salvador Dali que lhe ren-deu o prmio de melhor actriz no Beverly Hills Film Festival.

lhotel porto bay so paulo . ..has recently played host to the following guests :

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It is with great pleasure that we greetaround 30% of our the guests with a he-artfelt welcome back. To support thisgesture Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts cre-ated the Prestige Club aimed at recogni-zing guest loyalty and beneting PortoBay clients. There are two membershiplevels offering different benets : newmembers receive the Prestige card right

after the rst check-out and, on their six-th visit to any Porto Bay Hotel & Resorts,guests receive the Prestige Gold Card.

All Prestige members are entitled to alarge number of discounts and benets.Benets are direct and include up to 15%discount in hotel restaurants and bars, upto 10% discount off our rates in our web-site www.portobay.com, fruit basket and

water upon arrival and other indulgen-ces. Members also have advantages attogether with Prestige Partner* outlets -discounts on tourist attractions, city andairport shops, rent-a-car, concerts . ..

To join the Prestige Club all you have todo is complete the application form avai-lable at the hotel desks or fulll the onli-ne form in our Prestige Club website area.

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OBS :> Prestige Partner list available at hotel receptionsor on www.portobay.com>Accommodation discount not valid during the Christmas and New

Year period (Portugal and Brazil) or during Carnival (Brazil)> Card valid for 5 years from date of issue

MEMBERSHIP CONDITIONS : ONE FULL STAY (Prestige) or FIVE FULL STAYS (Prestige Gold) at any hotel belonging to the Porto BayHotels & Resorts Group. 18 years old or over.

Advantages Portugal Bra5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

10% discount in restaurants and bars x x x xAccomodation discount : 25% rack or 5% www.portobay.com x x x xDiscount on internet access free free 10%Discounts at partner outlets and companies - Prestige Partners x x x xWelcome drink x x x xMineral water in your room everyday x xFruit of the season in your room everyday xMineral water in your room on arrival x xFruit basket in your room on arrival x x*

Tea and coffee tray in your room on arrival x x x*

Room slippers x x xFlowers in your room on arrival xFree tennis xFree sauna and/or ofur bath x x xAccess to the Prestige Package x x

* valid only at Porto Bay Glenzhaus lodge

prestige gold15% discount in restaurants, bars and mini bar x x x xRates discount : 30% rack or 10%www.portobay.com x x x xDiscount on internet access free free 30%10% discount in the SPA and on Porto Bay merchandising x x x x5% discount on Prestige Package x x x

Mineral water in your room everyday x x x x

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com enorme prazer que cumprimen-tamos cerca de 30% dos nossos clien-tes com um sentido welcome back.Para valorizar este gesto, Porto BayHotels & Resorts apresenta o PrestigeClub, um programa que tem por objec-tivo principal reconhecer a delizaoa Porto Bay Hotels Resorts. Com doisnveis diferenciados de benefcios, oclube atribui o Prestige Card logo no

primeiro check-out e o Prestige Goldpara clientes que tenham visitado umaunidade de Porto Bay Hotels & Resortspela sexta vez.Os membros do Prestige Club tm des-contos e benefcios aos mais variadosnveis. Os descontos directos em con-sumos internos vo at aos 15% emrestaurantes e bares dos hotis, at10% nas tarifas em www.portobay.com,

fruta e gua chegada, entre outrosmimos. Tm ainda vantagens junto dosPrestige Partners* - atraces tursti-cas, lojas na cidade e aeroporto, rent-a-car, concertos . ..Para tornar-se membro do PrestigeClub basta preencher o formulrio dis-ponvel na recepo do hotel ou pre-ench-lo online na rea destinada aoPrestige Club dentro do site Porto Bay.

see you soon !!at breve !!

prestige

NOTAS GERAIS :> lista Prestige Partners disponvel nas recepesou em www.portobay.com> desconto de alojamento no aplicvel a perodos de Natal,Fim-do-Ano (Portugal e Brasil) e Carnaval (Brasil)> validade do carto : 5 anos a partir da data de emisso

CONDIES DE ADESO : UMA ESTADIA COMPLETA (Prestige) ou CINCO ESTADIAS COMPLETAS (Prestige Gold) em qualquer hotelorto Bay Hotels & Resorts . 18 anos de idade ou mais

Vantagens Portugal Brasil5 est. 4 est. 5 est. 4 est.

Desconto de 10% em restaurantes e bares x x x xDesconto alojamento : 25% balco ou 5% www.portobay.com x x x xDesconto no acesso internet gratuito gratuito 10%Desconto em empresas e lojas parceiras - Prestige Partners x x x xBebida de boas vindas x x x xgua mineral no quarto, diariamente x xFruta da estao no quarto, diariamente xgua mineral no quarto, chegada x xCesto de fruta no quarto, chegada x x*Bandeja de cafs e chs no quarto, chegada x x x*

Chinelos no quarto x x xFlores no quarto, chegada x Tnis gratuito xSauna e/ou ofur gratuito x x xAcesso ao Prestige Package x x

* vlido apenas na pousada Porto Bay Glenzhaus

prestige goldDesconto de 15% em restaurantes e bares x x x xDesconto alojamento : 30% balco ou 10% www.portobay.com x x x xDesconto no acesso Internet gratuito gratuito 30%Desconto 10% no SPA e merchandising Porto Bay x x x xDesconto 5% no Prestige Package x x x

gua mineral no quarto, diariamente x x x x

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34 . prestige referral

thank you for recommending us !!

prestige referralIt is Porto Bays policy to sound out itsguests periodically by means of a fort-nightly client satisfaction questionnaire.We are very grateful for your collabo-ration. Your opinion is very importantto us !! This feedback also makes for abetter understanding of how our guestsheard about Porto Bay.

We are very proud to realise that 20%of our guests in a universe of 14 thou-sand questionnaires received this yearchose Porto Bay on the recommenda-tion of one of its existing clients.As good communication between PortoBay and its guests is part of our philo-sophy we have decided to reward re-

ferrals and share this with those whorecommend new clients.We have therefore created Prestige Re-ferral. Surprise your friends who cometo Porto Bay for the rst time. You justhave to let us know.The reward is also for you.

obrigado por recomendar-nos !!

prestige referral poltica de Porto Bay Hotels & Re-sorts efectuar periodicamente auscul-

taes aos seus clientes, atravs daelaborao quinzenal de inquritos desatisfao. Agradecemos desde j o seuempenho. Para ns, muito importantea sua opinio !!Esta consulta permite tambm conhe-cer um pouco melhor a forma como os

clientes tomaram conhecimento do nos-so grupo. com imenso orgulho que

constatmos que 20% dos nossos clien-tes, em mais de 14 mil questionrios re-cepcionados este ano, escolheram umhotel Porto Bay por recomendao deum nosso cliente.Porque a comunicao estabelecida en-tre Porto Bay e os seus clientes uma

forma de estar, resolvemos adicionarainda mais valor e fazer partilhar com

aqueles que nos recomendam um ali-ciante extra.Assim, crimos o Prestige Referral. Sur-preenda os seus amigos que vm pelaprimeira vez a Porto Bay. Basta quenos comunique.Ganhe vantagens para si tambm.


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Porto Bay will give your friends a treat in your name . ..Impress them !!All you have to do is recommend a Porto Bay hotel to afriend . .. And we will prepare the surprise for you. Whenyour friend arrives a bottle of sparkling wine will be waitingfor him/her in the room . .. with a personalised card as well !!Once you have recommended 2 friends you will advance toa higher level of the Prestige Club so that you will reach thePrestige Gold level faster. If you are already a Prestige Goldmember you will have a bottle of sparkling wine waiting foryou when you next come to stay. You just have to let us know.

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surpreendaos seus amigos . ..Em seu nome, Porto Bay faz uma gracinha aos seus amigos . ..Impressione !!Recomende um hotel Porto Bay . .. Ns preparamos a surpre-sa por si. chegada do seu amigo, oferecemos um espumanteno quarto em seu nome. .. Com carto personalizado e tudo !!Ao m de 2 amigos referidos, voc avana uma estada noprograma Prestige Club para mais rapidamente alcanar onvel Prestige Gold. Se j cliente Prestige Gold ter suaespera uma garrafa de espumante na sua prxima estada.Basta que nos comunique.

terms and conditionsthe referring client must be a member of the prestige club, in

other words, he/she must have stayed at least once at one of the

porto bay hotels . this must be the rst time that the referred

friend is staying at one of the porto bay group hotels, for a mini-

mum stay of three nights . information regarding the friends ar-

rival must be sent at least 7 days before check-in date . the bottle

of sparkling wine will be delivered to your friend during his/her

stay with a personalised card in the name of the hotel and the re-

ferring prestige client . in order to advance to a higher level in the

prestige programme the referring client must have referred two

friends . when the second friend checks out the referring client will

be credited with an extra stay within the programme . if the refer-

ring client is already a prestige gold member, he/she will receive

a bottle of sparkling wine during their next stay with porto bay.

termos e condieso cliente que refere tem de ser membro prestige club, ou seja, tem

de ter estado pelo menos uma vez num dos hotis do grupo porto

bay . o amigo referido tem de estar pela primeira vez num hotel do

grupo porto bay, por um mnimo de trs noites . o envio da infor-

mao da chegada do amigo tem de ser enviada, no mnimo, 7 dias

antes da data de check-in . a garrafa de espumante ser entregue

ao amigo no decorrer da sua estada com um carto personalizado

em nome do hotel e do cliente prestige que refere . para que o

cliente que refere possa avanar uma estada no programa prestige,

tem de ter completo duas estadas de amigos referidos. ao nal do

check-out do segundo amigo, contabilizada mais uma estada no

cliente que referiu . se o cliente que refere j for prestige gold,

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. .. take ushome with you !!towels, caps, t-shirts . .. all items available at your hotel !!

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loveblossomsat...amornascidoem...

Este poderia ser o argumento de umlme romntico. Um casal, nacionalida-

des diferentes, ambiente de frias, ilhaparadisaca, olhares cruzados, interes-ses comuns . .. apaixona-se !!Mas esta a histria de um amor pri-meira vista, nascido no seio de PortoBay, partilhada com entusiasmo e ca-rinho, na primeira pessoa, por ChristelKrug. Uma histria que profundamentenos tocou e emocionou. Pelo facto doprimeiro encontro ter acontecido no

The Cliff Bay. Por outro lado, consta-tmos que as sucessivas luas-de-mel

foram vividas em outros hotis e desti-nos Porto Bay, como o Algarve, Rio deJaneiro e Bzios.No conseguimos resistir. Pedimos-lhepara publicar e aceitou.Obrigada Christel !!

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This could be a script for a romanticlm. A couple, different nationalities, aholiday atmosphere, an idyllic island,two pairs of eyes meet, interests incommon . .. and they fall in love !!But this is story of love at rst sightborn in the heart of Porto Bay andshared by Christel Krug in the rst per-son. A thrilling story which touched usdeeply. On the one hand, because thepair rst met at The Cliff Bay.On the other, because their successivehoneymoons took place at other PortoBay hotels and destinations such as theAlgarve, Rio de Janeiro and Bzios.We couldnt resist it. We asked if wecould publish it and she accepted.Thank you Christel !!

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General Manager at the Vila Porto Mareresort since 2008, Antnio Pais has oneof the most infectious smiles in PortoBay. I was literally born in the middleof the vegetable garden he says affec-tionately by way of an explanation forhis love of the earth and the environ-

ment, which clearly runs in his veins.He was born in Vila do Luso, a village inthe Bairrada district, famed throughoutPortugal for its suckling pig.He came to Madeira in 1994 and began

in the gardens . ..no meio da horta . ..

Antnio PaisGeneral Manager of Vila Porto MareDirector Geral do Vila Porto Mare

Desde 2008 director geral do resort VilaPorto Mare, Antnio Pais tem certamen-te um dos sorrisos mais contagiantes dePorto Bay. Nasci literalmente no meioda horta, refere carinhosamente paraexplicar a sua afeio terra e ao am-biente, que lhe correm visivelmente nasveias. Nasceu numa aldeia, na vila doLuso, zona da Bairrada, onde se comeo mais famoso leito de Portugal.

Chegou Madeira em 1994 e comeouno The Cliff Bay, como night auditor.No grupo Porto Bay imprimiu a suaassinatura na maioria das unidades.Cada passo teve o seu sabor, expli-ca. Em 2002 assume a direco geral doPorto Santa Maria, hotel onde marcou asua anidade com a Zona Velha do Fun-chal, com a tipicidade das suas gentes. desta relao com o meio e a culturaque surge ON Fusion Art, um dos even-

tos mais marcantes a nvel de respon-sabilidade social do grupo Porto Bay.Em 2007 ruma ao Rio de Janeiro para as-sumir o baptismo da primeira internacio-nalizao do grupo, onde esteve comodirector geral do Porto Bay Rio Interna-

cional e da pousada Porto Bay Glenzhausem Bzios, ali perto. No Brasil, motivoua equipa para atingir resultados e com-preendeu o que quebrar esteretipos.De regresso ilha, j no Vila PortoMare, el a si prprio e s suas convic-es, Antnio Pais encontrou mais de20 000 m2 de reas exteriores e jardinsque, com carinho, empenho e determi-nao, conduziu para serem provavel-

mente um dos mais interessantes jar-dins integrados da ilha.Um dos seus grandes prazeres est naanidade com a terra, com a naturezada ilha, o ambiente . .. a quem dedicaum grande esprito de voluntarismo.Desta relao resulta um misto de cria-tividade e pragmatismo que encontra-mos no seu quotidiano.Resume o seu percurso prossionalcomo uma grande aprendizagem : de

cultura, de relacionamentos. Os muitosamigos que z, entre clientes e colegas,pelos vrios hotis de Porto Bay poronde passei do-me acesso a culturasdiferentes, a vrias perspectivas.Claramente enriquecedor !!

work as the night auditor at The CliffBay. Since then he has made his markin most of the Porto Bay Hotels. He ex-plains, Each experience has broughtsomething different. In 2002 he be-came the General Manager of PortoSanta Maria where he revealed his af-

nity with the Old Town of Funchal andthe traditional ways of its inhabitants. Itwas this relationship with his surround-ings and culture that gave rise to ONFusion Art, one of the most noteworthysocial responsibility initiatives withinthe Porto Bay Group.In 2007 he set off to Rio de Janeirowhere, as General Manager of PortoBay Rio Internacional and Porto BayGlenzhaus lodge in nearby Bzios, he

was responsible for the baptism of thegroups rst international outlets. InBrazil he motivated the team to achieveresults and came to understand what itmeans to break the mould.Back in Madeira at Vila Porto Mare, trueto himself and his convictions, Antniofound over 20 thousand square metresof outdoor areas and gardens which,with care, commitment and determinat-ion, he has turned into what might beconsidered one of the most interesting

gardens on the island.One of his greatest pleasures in life ishis relationship with the earth, withthe nature on the island and the envi-ronment . .. to which he enthusiasticallycommits himself on a voluntary basis. Amixture of creativity and pragmatism,also found in his day to day work, pro-vides the basis for this relationship.He summarises his professional careeras a long learning curve : of cultures

and relationships. The many friends Ihave made, amongst both guests andcolleagues, at the various hotels whereI have worked allow me to access dif-ferent cultures, different perspectives.Obviously enriching !!

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semduvida,umadascoleco~esmaisricasdamadeira ...

A Internet pode muito bem ser a pri-

meira forma de visitar os jardins VilaPorto Mare, o resort do grupo PortoBay, que integra trs hotis - EdenMar, Porto Mare e The Residence. Ainformao e as fotograas contidasno blogue vpmgardens.blogspot.com,enquadram-nos para uma visita inespe-rada. O que ter de to surpreendenteos jardins de um hotel ?? Desde logo asua biodiversidade, j que renem 474txones (entre espcies, subespcies ecultivares) e a sua dimenso... so maisde 13 mil metros quadrados s de reaajardinada. S palmeiras so 44 esp-cies, o que uma grande coleco, semdvida uma das mais ricas da Madeira.

The Internet might well be the rst con-tact you have with the Vila Porto Maregardens, the Porto Bay Groups resortwhich is composed of three hotels - theEden Mar, Porto Mare and The Resi-dence. The information and photos onwww.vpmgardens.blogspot.com prepareone for an unexpected visit. What couldbe so surprising about a hotels gar-

dens ?? For starters, their bio-diversitysince they are home to 474 taxa (in-cluding species, subspecies and culti-vars). And their size . .. over 13,000square metres of planted area alone.On their own the palm trees accountfor 44 species which represent a largecollection, doubtless one of the mostextensive in Madeira.


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This situation is not common, above all whenbearing in mind that this is not a XIX th centuryhotel where gardens were often invested withparticular importance. Planting in the Vila PortoMare gardens began in 1988 upon the construct-ion of the Eden Mar hotel. Efforts were redoubledas from 2003 when the Vila Porto Mare resortconcept took shape. Initially conceived with aview to making the sunbathing area more pleas-

ant, they quickly became an attraction, capableof positioning the outlet as a Botanical Hotel.Work was rst undertaken by Estufa landscapegardeners under the guidance of Rui Vieira, therst General Director of the Funchal BotanicalGardens, in the area next to the Eden Mar ho-tel. 2003 saw the beginning of the second phasewhen the area was expanded by the Englishlandscape architect, Gerald Luckhurst, to becomethe gardens surrounding the resorts other ho-tels, Porto Mare and The Residence.

More recently, in 2008, the identication andclassication of the existing plants began underthe guidance of Raimundo Quintal, a geologistand expert in Madeiras ora. It is he who guidesus through the three levels of the gardens lledwith ower-beds where the bio-diversity of thewhole planet is represented. The idea was tomake the garden lived in by the guests. Therst step was to identify all the species, sub-species and varieties of plants growing there.For Raimundo Quintal it is the bio-diversity that

No comum esta realidade, sobretudo se pen-

sarmos que este no um hotel do sculo XIXonde os jardins frequentemente adquiriam umagrande importncia. O jardim do Vila Porto Marecomeou a ser plantado em 1988, por altura daconstruo do hotel Eden Mar. Ganhou novo f-lego em 2003, quando se evolui para o conceitode resort Vila Porto Mare. Pensado inicialmentepara embelezar a zona de solrio, depressa setornou um espao de culto, capaz de posicionara unidade como um hotel botnico.Inicialmente desenhados pela empresa Estufa

sob a orientao de Rui Vieira - primeiro direc-tor do Jardim Botnico do Funchal -, na reajunto ao hotel Eden Mar, contou numa segundafase com a interveno do arquitecto paisagistaingls Gerald Luckhurst, para o desenvolvimentodos jardins dos restantes hotis do resort, PortoMare e The Residence, em 2003.Mais recentemente, em 2008, deu-se incio identicao e classicao das plantas existen-tes, sob a orientao de Raimundo Quintal, ge-logo e profundo conhecedor da ora existente naMadeira. ele quem nos guia pelos trs patama-res repletos de canteiros, onde a biodiversidadede todos os cantos do planeta est representada.O pretendido era tornar o jardim mais vividopelos hspedes. O primeiro passo foi identicartodas as espcies, subespcies e variedades.Para Raimundo Quintal a biodiversidade que tor-

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makes these gardens so interesting. After twoyears of work all the plants were identied withlabels that inform visitors of their names andorigins. During this period ora endemic to Ma-deira was also introduced. The idea was to pro-mote the concept of a Botanical Hotel. However,contrary to tradition in which botanical hotelsare located next to botanical gardens, these gar-dens were built as part of the hotel.

Apart from training the gardening team, anotheraspect of the project that has been undertaken isthe development of best environmental practicessomething that is closely followed by guestswho participate actively in the life of the gar-dens whether by using the containers placed inthe garden to make compost or by using some ofthe vegetables and herbs which have been intro-duced into the gardens in the meantime.Containers where organic waste can be deposit-ed are located all over the gardens. The waste

remains there until it has turned into compostwhich is used to fertilise the earth. Levada (wa-ter channel) water is used for irrigation in prefer-ence to mains water.Apart from being environmentally friendly, allthese measures reduce the maintenance costs ofa garden that Raimundo Quintal hopes will app-eal to all generations. Grandpa can sit in theshade reading a book, Dad can help in the gard-en and the kids have space to play.

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boas prticas ambientais, um aspecto que ali-s seguido pelos hspedes que colaboramactivamente na vida do jardim, quer utilizandoos recipientes colocados no jardim onde se fazcompostagem, quer usando alguns dos vegetaise ervas aromticas que entretanto foram sendointroduzidas em diferentes cantos do jardim.Por todo o jardim esto espalhados recipientesonde os resduos orgnicos so depositados e alicam at formar um composto que serve parafertilizar as terras. A rega feita com gua deuma levada e no da rede pblica.Todas estas medidas, alm de serem amigas doambiente, reduzem os custos de manuteno deum jardim que Raimundo Quintal entende quedeve ser geracional. O av pode estar sombraa ler um livro, o pai pode ajudar no jardim e acriana tem espao para brincar.

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Parte da nossa conversa faz-se mesa,bebendo um ch que uma infusode ervas ali cultivadas. O jardim dasplantas aromticas e medicinais umadas divises temticas. Foi criado emFevereiro de 2009 e tem j mais de30 espcies. A aposta vem sendo se-guida com outros espaos temticos :um deles para as plantas endmicas daMadeira e outro para as plantas sucu-lentas, como os cactos, que pela suaresistncia, foram plantados nas zonasmais junto ao mar.O resort utiliza os produtos do jardimna sua gastronomia. auto-sucienteem banana e, alm das ervas arom-ticas, utiliza abbora, couve, pepinos,melancias, uvas, maracujs . .. Alis, daqui que o Chefe Alcino Marquese a sua equipa colhem os coentros, asegurelha, o baslico, alecrim . .. paraconfeccionar os vrios pratos, entreos quais o salmo fumado com ervas

aromticas que encontra no buffet dorestaurante Atlntida.

We chat, sitting at a table and drink-ing a herbal infusion made with plantsgrown in the gardens. The herb andmedicinal plant garden is one of thethemed areas. It was created in 2009and already has over 30 species. Thisidea has given rise to other themed ar-eas : one assembles plants endemic toMadeira and another succulents such ascacti, which, on account of their hardi-ness, have been planted nearer the sea.

The resort uses produce from the gard-ens in its kitchens. It is self-sufcient inbananas and, apart from herbs, pump-kins, cabbage, cucumbers, watermelon,grapes are also produced for consump-tion. It is here that Chef Alcino Marquesand his team gather coriander, savory,basil, rosemary . .. to enhance variousdishes such as smoked salmon withherbs which can be enjoyed at thebuffet in the Atlntida restaurant.


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voil !! bom apetite . ..Chefe Alcino MarquesVila Porto Mare

INGREDIENTES1kg de letes de salmo

inteiro limpo sem espinhasMARINADA

500gr sal grosso

200gr acar mascavado0,5dl azeite0,5dl sambuca molinari

5gr pimenta preta em gro1gr cravo da ndia em pedacinhos

20gr aneto em folhas ou seco1/2 folha de louro picado

raspa de meia laranjaraspa de meio limo

DEFUMAR150gr de raspas de madeira seca

que no seja resinosa(preferncia laranjeira ou limoeiro)

1 frigideira anti-aderente1 forno

INGREDIENTS1kg of whole salmon lets without bonesMARINADE

500g course sea salt200g muscovado sugar

0.5dl olive oil0.5dl sambuca molinari5g black pepper corns

1g ground cloves20g dill leaves or dried dill

bay leaf nely choppedZest of half an orange

Zest of half a lemonFOR THE SMOKING

150g sawdust from dried, non-resinous wood(preferably from an orange or lemon tree)

1 non-stick frying pan1 oven

salmo fumado caseiro com ervasaromticas dos jardins vila porto mare

smoked salmon home-made with herbsfrom the vila porto mare gardens

seis pessoas

Coloque os letes de salmo em cima de uma grelha com a pelepara baixo. Junte todos os ingredientes da marinada mexendo demodo a car bem misturado. Cubra o salmo com a marinada.Ponha a grelha em cima de um tabuleiro para que alguns lquidospossam escorrer e deixe a marinar tapados, durante 24 horas.

Aps esse perodo, retire a marinada e passe rapidamente porgua fria. Coloque novamente o salmo em cima da grelha eponha dentro do forno.Coloque as raspas da madeira numa frigideira e aquea-a em lumebrando tapada at comear a deitar fumo (a madeira no devequeimar). Destape a frigideira e coloque dentro do forno e espere10 minutos. Repetir esta operao mais 2 vezes usando sempre amesma frigideira e a mesma madeira, para que o fumo aromatizeo salmo com sabor de fumado.No nal desta operao, arrefea o salmo no frigorco durante30 minutos. Pincele com azeite e guarde no frigorco bem embru-lhado em pelcula aderente.Tenha sempre ateno o forno tem de estar frio e a grelha ondeest o salmo car um pouco acima do meio do forno e no en-

costada frigideira com as raspas da madeira.

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Place the salmon lets on top of a grill with the skin side facingdown. Combine all the marinade ingredients and mixed thorough-ly. Cover the salmon with the marinade. Place the grill on top ofa tray so that any liquids can drain away. Cover the salmon andleave to marinade for 24 hours. At the end of this period, removethe marinade and rinse the salmon quickly in cold water. Put thesalmon back on the grill and place in the (cold) oven.Place the sawdust in the frying pan and heat, covered, over alow ame until it begins to smoke (the sawdust should not burn).Uncover the frying pan and place inside the oven. Wait 10 minutes.Repeat this procedure 2 more times using the same pan and saw-dust so that the salmon takes on the smoked avour.Once you have done this, chill the salmon in the fridge for 30minutes. Brush with a little olive oil and keep in the fridge, well

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Today the introduction of endemic plants intothe gardens is a growing trend but RaimundoQuintal pioneered an experiment in this area in1989 in So Vicente on the north side of the is-land. At the time this approach was not very wellreceived but now there is greater interest andawareness of its importance.The Vila Porto Mare gardens have owers year-

round. By choosing plants from South Africa,Australia and New Zealand, the landscape archi-tect ensured that something is always in ower.The concept associated to this garden is that ofan English colonial cottage garden which com-bines a lawn with various other plants. RaimundoQuintal explains that the English used to do thisin their tropical colonies, also using tropical spe-cies that ower throughout the year. There is no shortage of birds to complete thepeaceful setting with a view over the sea. The

birds give what can only be described as concertsin the trees. The gardens have special guests :resident birds and also others which migrate thisway and increasingly make this their home.Raimundo Quintal explains that the aim is thateverybody should feel a rapport with the plantsin this garden. And the afnity of the gardenswith their surroundings also stands out. Greensblend in with the blues of the resorts ve swim-ming pools, the aromas of the four restaurants,the freshness of the 6 bars, the sports areas . ..

A introduo de plantas endmicas nos jardins

uma tendncia crescente nos dias de hoje, mascoube a Raimundo Quintal a experincia pionei-ra, em 1989, na Vila de So Vicente, no Norte daMadeira. Na altura a aceitao foi difcil, mashoje existe j grande sensibilidade.O jardim Vila Porto Mare tem ores todo o ano.Ao escolher plantas da frica do Sul, Austrliae Nova Zelndia, o arquitecto garantiu que hsempre algumas plantas em or. O conceito as-sociado a este jardim o do Cottage Garden co-lonial ingls. um relvado, com um jardim que

mistura vrias plantas. Raimundo Quintal explicaque os Ingleses faziam isto nas colnias trop-icais, com espcies tambm tropicais, que doores ao longo de todo o ano.Para que o cenrio de tranquilidade, com vistapara o mar, que completo, no faltam as aves.Fazem verdadeiros concertos nas rvores. Osjardins tm hspedes especiais, entre os pssa-ros residentes e os outros que visitam estas par-agens e cada vez mais fazem desta a sua casa.O que se pretende que haja neste jardim umaempatia de toda a gente com as plantas, explicaRaimundo Quintal. E a empatia dos jardins com oespao envolvente tambm notria. Misturam-se os verdes com os azuis das cinco piscinasdo resort, os aromas dos quatro restaurantes,a frescura dos 6 bares, as reas desportivas . ..

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testimonials speakfor themselves . ..The rst time we walked through thesegardens we were accompanied by theGeneral Director who did us the honourof being our guide. At the time therewere small plants that today are largebushes or fruit trees. It is this abund-ance of green in the Porto Bay hotelsthat represents the nature of the islandso well - one of the reasons that madeus come back and buy a timesharehere. We open our window and have agarden that makes us feel at home. Wemake mint tea with mint we pick andwhen our granddaughters come with usit is a real learning experience teachingthem to pick fruit they only see in the

supermarket.

When we rst came here the resortand garden were in their infancy . .. wehave watched them grow! The varietyof colours, owers and fruits that canbe found here now is fascinating. Theorganisation is perfect, the small plantsin the forefront of the beds and thelarge ones behind.We are particularly fond of a cornernext to the mini-golf . .. there are pas-sion fruit, grapes, tomatoes and othervegetables. We often use them to makeour meals and we always use herbs fora nal touch . .. there is a wide range ofherbs which we use to make teas.

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Madeira has several gardens worth vis-iting. Apart from the diverse origins oftheir plants, Madeira gardens also haveother outstanding features such asthe cobble paths made from smooth,rolled pebbles that meander betweenthe ower beds. The pebbles are notarticially made and they remainrounded. These cobble paths occupythe most noble parts of the gardenswhile in the more common areas the

paths are made from compacted earth.

Another distinguishing feature of Ma-deira gardens is how they differ fromeach other. Depending on the altitude,one can go from the domain of tropi-cal plants to one dominated by plantsfrom temperate climates. The Palheiro Gardens are some of themost remarkable in Madeira. Apart fromthe panoramic views they offer, thesegardens, composed of large lawns andlakes, are home to some of the rarest andmost precious exotic plants in the world.Closer to the sea, in Funchal, RaimundoQuintal recommends visiting Parque deSanta Catarina, the Quinta Vigia and

Museu Quinta da Cruzes gardens aswell as the Funchal Municipal Garden.At an intermediate level the recomend-ation goes to the Madeira BotanicalGardens - one of the most noteworthyin this part of the world.At higher altitudes visitors should headfor Monte where there are public gardenswith free admission as well as the MontePalace Tropical Garden where, apart fromplants, there are various other attractions.

A Madeira possui diversos jardins quemerecem uma visita. Alm do facto deterem plantas de diversas origens, osjardins madeirenses apresentam outrascaractersticas que os distinguem, comoas pedras da calada, ou seja, calhausrolados, calcetados, que formam oscarreiros entre canteiros. No so ali-sados e permaneceram redondos. Estascaladas ocupam as partes mais nobresdos jardins, sendo que as partes menosnobres so em terra batida.Outro factor saliente nos jardins da Ma-

deira serem muito diferentes entre si.Conforme a altitude podemos passar deum domnio das plantas tropicais paraoutro em que dominam as plantas dezonas temperadas.Os jardins do Palheiro so um dosmais notveis jardins madeirenses. Paraalm das vistas panormicas que ofere-cem, os jardins do Palheiro, compostospor amplos relvados e lagos, possuemalgumas das mais raras e valiosas plan-tas exticas do Mundo.Mais perto do mar, no Funchal, Raimun-do Quintal recomenda visitas ao Parque

de Santa Catarina, aos jardins da QuintaVigia, aos jardins do Museu Quinta dasCruzes e ao Jardim Municipal do Funchal.Numa altitude intermdia, este investi-gador recomenda o Jardim Botnico daMadeira, um dos mais notveis destazona do Mundo.Em altitudes mais elevadas o visitantedeve rumar ao Monte, onde existem os jardins pblicos de acesso livre e aoJardim Tropical Monte Palace onde,alm das plantas, se encontram diver-sas outras atraces.

outros jardins no funchal

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With the Desertas Islands providing thebackdrop on the horizon, the thrillingto-ing and fro-ing of cruise and leisureboats across the port of Funchal createa stunning scenario . .. while small sh-ing trawlers complete the picture rightbefore our eyes. Porto Santa Maria ho-tel is located on the waterfront at thevery heart of Funchals historic centre

in the well-known Old Town. It standson the site of what used to be the is-lands most important boatyard, closeto the street which gives it its name andis thought to be the oldest in the city.

The hotels situation is certainly one ofits key attractions. Its immediate sur-roundings include Forte de So Tiago- a fort built during the Spanish oc-

cupation of Portugal at the beginningof the XVIIth century -, the cable-carwhich links Funchal to the renownedparish of Monte and the Avenida doMar sea-front promenade. Close by,between alleys cobbled in traditionalMadeira style, restaurants and gardens,you will nd the Madeira Story Centremuseum and the famous Mercado dosLavradores (market) as well as otheridiosyncrasies . ..

This small, comfortable and friendlyfour star urban resort is an excellentchoice for those looking for a holidayatmosphere, proximity to the sea and tothe citys historic centre and its people.

A real melting pot of colours, aromasand avours from all over the world canbe found in the various thematic menusor buffets served at Porto Santa Maria.If you are after something lighter foll-owing a plunge in the pool or just wantto enjoy the gentle sea breeze whileenjoying a relaxing drink, the hotel of-

fers various corners that make thesemoments a real pleasure.Discover the Bar Promenade and theCaptains Bar and feel the spirit of themoment.

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