Bussaco Palace Hotel

Unique Bussaco! Be a guest in the Palace of the Portuguese Kings?Amongst the most beautiful and historical hotels of the world, the Bussaco Palace Hotel has all the features of the dreamer?s ?romantic palace? - set in an enchanted forest, high on a hill, and resplendent in its decorative Manueline-Gothic architecture. The majestic Restaurant ?Jo?o Vaz?, once the Royal family?s banquet hall and now a top gourmet restaurant, offers classic international and Portuguese cuisine and has a must on its exclusive world-class Bussaco wines mis en bouteille au chateau. In all, a remarkable experience not to be missed in Portugal! Also unforgettable is the outdoor terrace overlooking the French garden and the overwhelming slope with its giant trees. It is located between Lisbon and Oporto, amidst the ?Bussaco National Park?, a spectacular and serene landscape of 105 hectares virgin centuries-old walled forest, planted by the Order of the Barefoot Carmelites in the 17th Century, and renowned by arborists worldwide. This famous botanical treasure of Europe includes many specimen of rare flora and exotic plants of exquisite beauty collected all over the world by the Portuguese navigators. Its inspiring walking paths through the nature visiting fantastic fountains, chapels, belvederes, the Way of the Cross and the 17th century Monastery still exemplify the rarefied atmosphere of calm and seclusion of this very special place.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

1998

Year Renovated:

1998

Total Rooms:

62

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

62

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-48 hours, If you do not cancel your reservation at least 2 days prior to your arrival, you will be charged for the 1st night of your stay.

Directions

The hotel is located between Lisbon and Oporto, amidst the "Bussaco National Park", a spectacular and serene landscape of 105 hectares virgin centuries-old walled forest, planted by the Order of the Barefoot Carmelites in the 17th Century, and renowned by arborists worldwide. Close to exit 12 (Mealhada, on km 209) of Highway A1 (Lisbon-Oporto) and to many points of wide cultural and historical interest - the renowned university town of Coimbra (25 Kms), Conimbriga Roman ruins (37 Kms), the city of Viseu (70 kms), the Cathedral of Batalha, the Monastery of Alcoba?a and the Sanctuary of Fatima (100kms), the Atlantic beaches at Aveiro, the Portuguese "Venice"(33 Kms), Figueira da Foz (40kms) with its Casino, the Douro Valley, with R?gua and Lamego, and Braga with its renowned Churches. International airports: Lisbon (180 Kms), Oporto (90 kms).

Area

Beiras

Attractions

Rainforest, The Famous Azulejos Hand Painted Tiles, Beautiful Gardens, One Of The Best Restaurants In Portugal Suckling Pig Is The Speciality, Wineries, Batalha Monastery, Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory And Museum, Beautiful Gardens, And Of Course The Bussaco National Park Are Just Some Of The Splendid Attractions Of The Area.

Dining

Joao VazOnce the Royal family's banquet hall, the majestic room is now a top gourmet restaurant, also famous for its wine cellar featuring world-known Bussaco wines, mis en bouteille au chateau, complementing the finest national and international cuisine. Outdoor terrace, facing the French garden and the overwhelming slope with its giant trees. Capacity for 90 persons.Unique BussacoAmongst the most beautiful and historical hotels of the world, the Bussaco Palace Hotel has all the features of the dreamer's "romantic palace" - set in an enchanted forest, high on a hill, and resplendent in its decorative Manueline-Gothic architecture

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