Casa Damasco,
Luxury Townhouse with Shared Heated Pool

Brand new 3 bedroom House with Heated Pool located in the prestigious Vila Dos Principes part of the Praia Del Rey resort. Beautifully furnished the townhouse looks directly onto the golf course and has the benefit of sharing a heated pool (with kids pool and showers). The living room also has TV (Cable), DVD, Mini Hi Fi, Nintendo, Board Games and a small library. The kitchen area has a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee machine, toaster etc.

The townhouse is situated approximately 400 yards from the Club House. The other facilities of the resort including the beach, tennis courts, hotel and shops are within walking distance.

# Shared heated pool (with kids pool and showers).
# Living room with seating for 6 & separate dining area.
# Fully equipped kitchen.
# Master double bedroom and ensuite bathroom.
# 1 twin bedroom and ensuite shower room.
# 1 twin bedroom.
# Additional shower room.
# Terraces with table and chairs
# Pool chairs and barbecue facilities.

A 15 minute drive along the coast is the resort and fishing port of Baleal and Peniche famous for its fish restaurants. Obidos is a 20 minute drive and Caldas Da Rainha is 30 minutes away. This is a great place to wander with a good selection of shops, museums, parks, daily local markets, restaurants and bars.

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Vila dos Principes 3 heated pools.

Pinheiros (pine trees) is a new luxury 3 bedroom townhouse fully furnished to a high standard in the exclusive Vila dos Principes within the Praia D’el Rey Golf resort. The townhouse is situated in a quiet, south west facing location with views of the 9th fairway and shares 3 large heated swimming pools within 50 - 200m.

The galleried lounge and dining area has French doors opening onto a terrace and has seating for 6 in each. There is a TV (cable), DVD, Mini Hi-Fi and board games. The kitchen has a cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee machine, toaster etc and its own terrace. The Master bedroom has a large balcony overlooking the golf course. Please note this is a no smoking property.

# Galleried living and dining areas.
# Fully fitted kitchen with terrace.
# Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and large balcony.
# Two twin bedrooms each with ensuite shower room and WC.
# Table, sun loungers and chairs provided for terraces.
# Lightweight sun loungers provided for use around pool areas.

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Villa Oceano, 4 Bedroomed Luxury Villa

A brand new superb 4 bedroomed luxury villa which has been finished to the highest standard with comfortable furnishings and extremely attractive decoration. This villa offers high-class comfort in one of the most advantageous positions on the Praia d’el Rey golf resort

The kitchen has an oven, fridge, freezer, microwave etc.. The living room also has Satellite TV, DVD, video, CD player and leather furniture. The villa enjoys views over the Atlantic Ocean and is within easy walking distance of the five-star Marriott Hotel with its bars and restaurants.

Villa Oceano is one of the closest villas to the beach which is only five minutes walk away. Also close at hand is the five-star Marriott Hotel. A fifteen minutes walk takes you to the golf club-house which offers a bar and restaurant.

# Sheltered, heated pool.
# Sun-bathing terraces with ocean views.
# Landscaped gardens, lawn & barbecue.
# Lounge with seating for 8.
# Steps & archway to raised dining area.
# Fully fitted, individually designed kitchen.
# 2 Double Bedrooms/en-suite with dressing area.
# 2 Twin Bedrooms with shared bathroom.
# Central heating.

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Villa Regubbo - Luxury Villa with Private Heated Pool

This Villa with Heated Pool, completed in 2003 and built to a very high specification, overlooks the 17th green of the golf course, with a wonderful view of the sea.

Set in its own garden with private swimming pool 30 ft. x 15ft., with four bedrooms (sleeping eight people, all in twin beds) and three bathrooms. Bath towels and bed linen are provided (but not swimming towels). A fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave, and utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Open plan living/dining room, 38 ft long. Extensive board games. Satellite and Cable TV, with over 500 channels, including 10 English speaking, video player and music centre. French windows lead onto a covered terrace and barbecue, both overlooking the swimming pool.

Extensive covered and uncovered terrace areas on ground and first floors, and a large roof terrace for sunbathing, with wonderful views. Unusual interior garden/courtyard. All weather table tennis table.
Off-road parking for 3 cars. (Regretfully neither dogs nor smoking are permitted in the villa.)

# Heated private pool (30ft x 15ft).
# 4 twin bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
# Open plan living room.
# Fully fitted kitchen.
# Satellite and Cable TV.
# Video player and Stereo.
# Covered terrace with BBQ.
# Patio with table and chairs.
# Large roof terrace with fantastic views.
# All weather table tennis table.

Villa Rental Praia del Rey

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Villa Veloz with Shared Pool

A beautiful semi detached Portugal holiday House Rental with Pool located in a quiet and mature part of the Praia D'el Rey Golf resort. The townhouse is perfect for families and those looking for a mixture of relaxation and sporting activities.

The kitchen has a hob, oven, grill, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer. The living room has a TV, DVD, CD player and an X Box Games Console. The sports pack includes 2 sets of golf clubs, 2 tennis rackets, 2 surf boards and 2 adult bikes.

The villa is located on the 10th fairway of the Praia D'El Rey Golf Course, 15 yards from a shared swimming pool (always quiet) and within a short walking distance of the beach. The clubhouse is nearby (5 minutes walk) where there is an excellent bar and restaurant. Similarly the new 5 star Marriott Hotel is a 5 minute walk where additional restaurants, bars and health club can be found.

# Shared pool (always quiet).
# Living room with dining table.
# Fully fitted kitchen.
# Master double bedroom with private terrace.
# Twin bedroom with ensuite shower room
# Further twin bedroom
# 2 additional bathrooms.
# Patio with table, chairs and barbecue.
# Sports pack.

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Casa Brisa with Private Pool

This stunning Villa, Pool and Hot Tub is superbly situated with views across the Praia d'el Rey golf course to the Atlantic Ocean beyond and the Berlenga Islands in the distance. One of the best views anywhere in Portugal.

The villa is extremely well appointed and provides a great base for a fantastic holiday. The kitchen has an oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, washine machine, tumble dryer etc. The living room also has a TV, DVD and CD player with a mixed selection of CDs and DVDs. There is also a hot tub located near the swimming pool at the back of the villa.

Located adjacent to the 12th hole of the Praia D'el Rey golf course. The cliffs, beach and sea are a short walk and the 5 star Marriott hotel is a 2 minute stroll. All the facilities of the resort are close at hand.

A 15 minute drive along the coast from the villa is the resort of Baleal and the fishing port of Peniche, famous for its fish restaurants. Obidos is a 20 minute drive and Caldas Da Rainha is 30 minutes away. This is a great place to wander with a good selection of shops, museums, parks, daily local markets, restaurants and bars.

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Casa Olivia - Luxury Holiday Villa with Private Heated Pool

Casa Olivia is a delightful new, extremely comfortable three bedroomed Villa with Heated Pool and Central Heating in a quiet part of the Praia d’el Rey Golf Development. It is conveniently close to the tennis courts and shops.

The club-house is only a ten minutes walk away. From the small garden at the rear of the property and from the first floor sun terraces there are open rural views across fields to the nearby woods. An L-shaped heated pool adds to the pleasure for guests at this rental villa. The villa is very tastefully furnished lending a “cottagey” feel to this modern property. There is an open lounge and dining area and a fully-fitted kitchen with a cooker, washer-dryer machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table etc. The living room has a TV.

Private heated pool and extensive terraces.
Living/dining room with fireplace and sofas for 6.
Fully fitted kitchen.
3 double/twin bedrooms.
2 bathrooms.
Patio with table, chairs, sun loungers and barbecue.
Central heating and de humidifiers.
Parking.

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Image of the Castle at Torres Vedras from an original by Portuguese_eyes

Torres Vedras

The town, on the left bank of the River Sisandro, is well known for the Lines of Torres Vedras which, in 1810, played a decisive role in the defence of Lisbon against Napoleonic troops under the command of Marchal Massena. Nearby is the gothic convent of Varatojo with 18th century additions. In the town is the Castle and Sta. Maria do Castelo Church, 12th to 16th century. The S. Quintinho church 2 km. from Sobral do Monte Agraco has a Manueline portal and 16th century paintings by Gregorio Lopes.

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Villa Rosa Prata

Modern Villa with Heated Pool

# Ocean Views; 300 metres from beach with direct Access.
# 11 metre heated pool.
# Large terraces and garden with BBQ.
# Spacious living room with TV.
# Dining Room with view over pool.
# Large, fully-equipped kitchen.
# Ground floor suite (twin bedroom, en-suite bath, sitting area).
# 1st floor suite (twin bedroom, en-suite bath).
# Additional sun terrace on first floor.
# Electric gates and parking for 3 cars.

Villa Rosa Prata is newly completed and has been built in a classical Portuguese style and offers the highest levels of comfort in a perfect location within the Praia d'el Rey golf resort. The large, heated pool, sun terraces and views add to the pleasure of a holiday here. The villa is exceedingly spacious with four bedrooms but only the two suites are available for occupancy ensuring that you have plenty of room to enjoy your stay.

Villa Rosa Prata is located centrally in the Praia d'el Rey golf resort and enjoys views over the Atlantic Ocean and, from the first floor over the 12th tee and fairway to the Berlenga Islands. The beach is 300 metres away and the clubhouse and 5 star Marriott Hotel are both within walking distance.

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Aldeia Portucale 15 with Shared Pool

A luxury mid floor Portugal Golf Apartment offering superb accommodation in Praia D'el Rey. The apartment faces west towards the sea offering magnificent views down the 1st fairway and to the Atlantic Ocean. Within the beautiful landscaped gardens there is a swimming pool and children's pool. The kitchen has a hob, oven, grill, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer etc. The living room also has a TV, DVD and CD and a comprehensive selection of DVDs and various board games. The terraces overlook the pool, golf course and driving range.

The apartment is situated on the 1st fairway of the Golf Course and across the road from the driving range. The clubhouse is a short walk away where there is an excellent Bar and Restaurant. The other facilities of the resort including the beach, tennis courts, 5 star Marriott hotel and shops are within walking distance.

A 15 minute drive along the coast from the apartment is the resort of Baleal and the fishing port of Peniche, famous for its fish restaurants. Obidos is a 20 minute drive and Caldas Da Rainha is 30 minutes away. This is a great place to wander with a good selection of shops, museums, parks, daily local markets, restaurants and bars.

# Shared swimming pool & childrens pool.
# Living room with dining table (seating for 6).
# Fully fitted kitchen.
# Main twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
# 2 additional twin bedrooms.
# Additional bathroom and further cloakroom.
# Terraces with table and chairs overlooking the pool.
# Sun loungers.
# Central heating and constant hot water.

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In the centre you can see the Roman Bridge at Tomar.
Click on the image to enlarge.

Tomar is a beautiful city steeped in the fascinating history of the Templar movement. The city, 33kms from Fátima, was gifted to the Templar movement in 1159 and formed the headquarters of the movement until its dissolution in 1314 when its successor the Order of Christ was relocated to the south of the country to protect the Algarvian coast. The impressive Covento do Cristo dominates the city and speaks volumes to this day of the power of the Templar movement. The highlight of the convent is the ornamentation of the windows on the main facade of its Chapter House , where maritime motifs form a memorial to the sailors who established the Portuguese empire.

More info here.

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Aldeia Portucale 21

This Praia D'el Rey Portugal Apartment is a 2 minute walk away from the Driving Range and a short walk away from the clubhouse where there is an excellent Bar and Restaurant. The other facilities of the resort including the beach, tennis courts, 5 star Marriott hotel and shops are within walking distance.

A Ground floor apartment situated right in front of the condominium Pool with a lovely view out onto the 1st Tee of the Praia d'el Rey Golf Course. The kitchen has an oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. The living room also has a TV, DVD and Stereo.

# Windsurfing & sailing at the Water Sports Club, Obidos Lagoon
# Surfing
# Golf and Tennis at Praia D’El Rey
# Karting at Bombarral
# Tennis, fitness centres and other sports in Caldas da Rainha

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The picture above is from an article entitled "Oeste integra Lisboa Golf Coast" in Gazeta das Caldas - Online, which appeared in the newspaper itself on 2nd June 2006.

You can get a Google translation of the article into something that looks a bit like English at http://tinyurl.com/epwdq

The article explains that the marketing brand of "GolfOeste" was present at a major exhibition in London.

GolfOeste is to be integrated into "Lisboa Golf Coast" (Lisbon Golf Coast) and they plan to spend 780 thousand euros this year on promotion primarily in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. (They mention Scotland separately, as though it were not part of the UK.) Also they describe as secondary, the established markets of Germany and Holland.

The five golf courses of the "GolfOeste" brand that will now be part of the new brand "Lisbon Golf Coast" are listed as the 18 hole
Campo Real (Turcifal - Torres Vedras), Praia D’El Rey Golf & Country Club (Obidos) and Quinta do Brincal Golf Course (Asseiceira - Rio Maior) and the nine holes of Clube de Golfe do Botado (Atouguia da Baleia) and Golfe do Vimeiro (Torres Vedras).

The Contract of Tourist Promotion of the Plan of Action (PAE) for Lisbon Golf Coast was signed on 11th May, in the Tivoli Hotel, Lisbon. This plan includes the joint promotion abroad of the 22 golf courses of the region of Lisbon.

Peter Pereira Coutinho of the PAE was reported as saying “We want to be known as a golf icon, just as Australia is a surf destination or the Alps is a ski destination”.

Also reported in the paper on 2nd June was a presentation given by the RTO (Regiao de Turismo do Oeste - Oeste Tourism Region) to 80 English investors, banks and real estate agents at the Portuguese Embassy in Lisbon on 10th April 2006.

Antonio Carneiro president of the RTO suggested that the most important growth resorts were Falesias d El Rey (Bom Sucesso), Quinta da Abrigada, Quintas de Obidos, Perola da Lagoa, Grupo Oceanico, Paimogo, Praia Azul, Golfe Municipal de Torres Vedras, and the projects of expansion Golden Eagle, Campo Real and Vimeiro, of the group Espírito Santo.

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Aldeia Lusitana 16

This ground floor Praia D'el Rey Golf Apartment is located within a short walk of the Praia D'el Rey Clubhouse. This apartment provides quality accommodation for the budget minded, but still provides all modern facilities for an enjoyable holiday. The kitchen has a cooker, dish washer, freezer, fridge, microwave, washing machine. The living room is equipped with a TV.

The apartment is situated in the middle of the resort and is close to the amenities. The Club house is 50 yards away and the other facilities of the resort including the beach, tennis courts, 5 star Marriott hotel and shops are within walking distance.

A 15 minute drive along the coast from the apartment is the resort of Baleal and the fishing port of Peniche, famous for its fish restaurants. Obidos is a 20 minute drive and Caldas Da Rainha is 30 minutes away. This is a great place to wander with a good selection of shops, museums, parks, daily local markets, restaurants and bars.

Lisbon is 1 hours drive.

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Palacio Nacional da Pena

Sintra

Poetically described by Lord Byron as "this glorious Eden", Sintra is surrounded by greenery and is rich in different species of vegetation. A romantic town with a turn-of-the-century atmosphere, it's luxuriant vegetation hides numerous country houses and chalets which blend perfectly into the landscape.

It was the summer residence of Portuguese kings from the end of the 16th century. It was here that D. Ferdinand de Saxe Coburg built a revivalist palace (The Pena Palace) in the style of one of the castles of his cousin Ludwig II of Bavaria.

Nowadays it is a favourite spot for visitors who like to discover it on foot or in one of the horse-drawn carriages for hire in the main square of the town. The 15th century palace in the village is well worth seeing for the painted ceilings and the Moorish patio. The simplicity of the Capuchos convent in the Sintra hills is well worth the drive out.

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Villa do Praia d'el Rey

Sea View with Heated Pool

This modern 4 bedroom villa overlooks the 2nd fairway and has a fantastic uninterrupted view of the sea. Set in its own garden it has a heated private swimming pool of 10M x 5M, with children's safety fence to minimise the risk of accidents to small children.

The bedrooms, 3 twin and one double, each have ceiling fans for extra comfort. Two of the 1st floor bedrooms lead out onto the terrace which offers stunning sea views, including the local Berlenga Islands. A fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, toaster, CD / Radio , iron & board and microwave, and utility room with washing machine / tumble dryer. Open plan living room/dining area, dining table for 8 people, Wide screen TV with cable, DVD player, and French windows leading onto a covered terrace, overlooking the swimming pool.

The villa overlooks the 2nd fairway of the Golf Course and is particularly well positioned for the 10 minute walk to the beach. The central location of the villa also means that all the facilities of the Praia d'el Rey golf resort, including the clubhouse, the 5 star Marriott Hotel, tennis courts, beach and shops are close at hand.

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Santarem

Situated on a slope on the north bank of the River Tagus, Santarem is the centre of the rich agricultural plains of the Ribatejo where mounted herdsmen still drive the black fighting bulls to pasture. S. Francisco convent 13th century Gothic, Gothic stone chair, Manueline cloister and arches. The Graca church is exuberantly Gothic in style and contains the tomb of Pedro Alvares Cabral, discoverer of Brazil.

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Casa Estrela with Private Heated Pool

Praia del Rey, Heated Pool, Jacuzzi.

An extremely attractive recently completed 4 bedroomed villa which provides excellent value for those wishing to have their own private heated pool at an affordable price. The kitchen has a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave etc. The living room also has a TV, DVD, video player and stereo system.

The villa is located close to the tennis courts and shops where quality provisions can be obtained. The clubhouse is nearby (10 minutes walk) where there is an excellent bar and restaurant. All the other facilities of the resort are close at hand including the 5 star Marriott hotel, golf course, driving range and beach.

# Private heated pool and extensive terraces.
# Living room with fireplace and sofas.
# Separate dining room with seating for 6.
# Fully fitted kitchen.
# Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
# Master bedroom and ensuite jacuzzi bathroom.
# 2 twin bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
# Further twin bedroom with pullout bed.
# Additional shower room.
# Patio with table, chairs and barbecue.
# Central heating and de humidifiers.
# Parking.

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Queluz: In the 17th century it was a small hamlet with one or two country houses of note. One of these, which led to it's development, was built by the future King Pedro III. A royal residence from 1794. The various wings of the building are surrounded by gardens in the rococo style. A pleasing combination which makes this one of the most charming of Portuguese palaces. It is now open as a museum and theatrical performances are held there as well as riding displays of Alta Escola Portuguesa. The palace is also used as an official residence for State Visits.

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Casa Olivia with Private Heated Pool

Villa, Heated Pool, Central Heating.

Casa Olivia is a delightful new, extremely comfortable three bedroomed villa in a quiet part of the Praia d’el Rey Golf Development. It is conveniently close to the tennis courts and shops. The club-house is only a ten minutes walk away.

From the small garden at the rear of the property and from the first floor sun terraces there are open rural views across fields to the nearby woods. An L-shaped heated pool adds to the pleasure for guests at this rental villa. The villa is very tastefully furnished lending a “cottagey” feel to this modern property. There is an open lounge and dining area and a fully-fitted kitchen with a cooker, washer-dryer machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, dining table etc. The living room has a TV.

# Private heated pool and extensive terraces.
# Living/dining room with fireplace and sofas for 6.
# Fully fitted kitchen.
# 3 double/twin bedrooms.
# 2 bathrooms.
# Patio with table, chairs, sun loungers and barbecue.
# Central heating and de humidifiers.
# Parking.

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