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Among Friends Braga Welcome among friends Braga Porto Coimbra CASCAIS Lisbon Setúbal Faro Welcome to Paradise Welcome to Portugal The stretch of coast in the heart of Costa do Sol, with the extravagant seaside resorts of Cascais and Estoril, started out as a seaside resort for the Portu- guese royal family at the end of the 19th century. Wildly romantic, but also full of life, cosmopolitan and glamorous, this region of Portugal conveys the diversity of an extraordinary natural and cultural landscape along the coast near Lisbon. Hot spot: Die Bar do Guincho Welcome to Guincho Just half an hour's drive from Portugal's capital Lisbon, vibrant all year round, lies the paradise of Victor's Portugal Malveira Guincho - right in the heart of the beautiful greenery of Sintra Cascais nature reserve, and above Praia do Guincho, the hotspot for surfers and water sports enthusiasts. The microclimate, with its mild hu- The Portuguese Riviera is also well The ones with skin or respiratory con- midity, creates an oasis of subtropical known for its clear waters, waves and ditions, will benefit from the healing vegetation at temperatures of 23-29 °C, lifeguard-patrolled beaches. Guincho properties of salty water and iodine even at the height of summer. During Beach is known for its high quality wa- air. The stimulating climate boosts the winter, the mercury rises to an average ter and infrastructure. It was awarded immune system, by keeping an active of 15 degrees. the Blue Flag in 2016. body and mind. Welcome among friends VICTOR’S PORTUGAL MALVEIRA-GUINCHO STANDS FOR: • stylish holiday villas, individually appointed and exclusively designed ranging from casual to luxurious comfort, equipped with highly functional kitchen appliances • luxurious Pool Villas, each with their own private outdoor pool, 350 m² living space and four bedrooms for up to eight guests • Garden Villas, ranging in size from one to four bedrooms for up to eight guests • three scenic shared pools for guests staying in the Garden Villas • Extensive landscaped gardens • Tennis court • Jogging route • Guincho Beach • 24-hour security monitoring • Free wi-fi THE COLOUR CONCEPT What sets us apart is the unconventional design com- bined with lovely details that make every villa unique, ensuring a guest experience of the highest quality. Each Pool Villa and each Garden Villa is individually furnished in tune with certain colours & themes and has all the necessary technical equipment. All villas provide plenty of private space in the midst of the unspoiled tranquility of nature. Each Pool Villa, with its private pool, can accommodate up to eight guests within its four bedrooms (each with its own bathroom) and has a private pool. A sheltered roof terrace, some of which with a sea view, and the large garden complete the luxurious ambience. The Garden Villas have between one to four bedrooms. No fewer than three idyllic shared pools are available to the Garden Villa guests. VISTA On approach for landing All set for your holidays. OVERVIEW Always green, always blue, always beautiful: Malveira-Guincho. PANORAMA Cabo da Roca – The most westerly point in mainland Europe. MOMENT Idyllic and peaceful – One of the three shared pools. Garden villas with 1 bedroom GARDEN VILLA VIOLETA 1 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM GARDEN VILLA CASTANHA GARDEN VILLA NEGRA 1 BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM GARDEN VILLA CINZENTA Garden villas with 2 bedrooms 2 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA ESMERALDA GARDEN VILLA GUINCHO 2 BEDROOMS 2 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA VERDE GARDEN VILLA LARANJA 2 BEDROOMS 2 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA AFRICA Garden villas with 3 bedrooms GARDEN VILLA PINK 3 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA AMARELA GARDEN VILLA BEGE 3 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA BRANCA GARDEN VILLA AZUL 3 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA TURQUESA GARDEN VILLA VERMELHA 3 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA PRATA Garden villas with 4 bedrooms GARDEN VILLA LILAS 4 BEDROOMS GARDEN VILLA MORENA 4 BEDROOMS The pool villas POOL VILLA ROSA 4 BEDROOMS POOL VILLA DOURADA 4 BEDROOMS POOL VILLA BRANCA 4 BEDROOMS POOL VILLA MADEIRA 4 BEDROOMS POOL VILLA PRETA 4 BEDROOMS USEFUL INFORMATION Playing tennis, riding, surfing, kite surfing, bike tours or long walks - the region offers interesting activities all year round. Five world-class golf courses are in the immediate vicinity and three more only half an hour away: • Oitavos Dunes · 8 km · 18 holes • Penha Longa Golf Club · 9 km · 18 holes • Quinta da Marinha · 9 km · 18 holes • Estoril Palácio Golf Course · 12 km · 18 holes • Pestana Beloura Golf Resort · 12 km · 18 holes • Lisbon Sports Club · 30 km · 18 holes • Belas Clube de Campo · 32 km · 18 holes • Clube de Golfe Paço do Lumiar · 37 km · 9 holes CASCAIS – 9 km away Besides being a real eye-catcher, the picturesque port town of Cascais with the Farol da Guia lighthouse also offers a variety of options for swimming, strolling and going out. ESTORIL – 10 km away Estoril established itself as a meeting place for the rich and famous as early as the 1930s. Ian Fleming used the Casino Estoril as inspiration for his first James Bond novel "Casino Royale". SINTRA – 14 km away The Moorish town of Sintra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. With its historic buildings presents itself as a historical travel destination for culture-lovers. LISBON – 35 km away Portugal's capital Lisbon, vibrant all year round, is just half an hour's drive away. It is a popular travel destination for those interested in culture. Other worth seeing attractions in Portugal are: the pilgrimage site of Fatima, the Dominican monastery of Mosteiro da Batalha and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Covento de Christo (Monastery of Christ) in Tomar. Shopping enthusiasts will find shopping streets, farmers' markets, outlets and retail malls in Lisbon, Cascais, Carregado and Alcochete, offering everything they need for a successful shopping tour. See you soon Victor’s Portugal Malveira-Guincho Condominio Malveira-Guincho · EN 247 Malveira da Serra · P-2755-140 Alcabideche, Portugal · Phone +351 912900166 · [email protected] www.victors-portugal.com 09/2020.
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