Accommodation

Hotels range from luxury to 5, 4, 3 and 2*. There is a wide range of choice between Boarding Houses, Inns, Hostels, Motels and Aparthotels. The Pousadas are very comfortable, special hotels generally located in historical sites and in many cases they are totally restored monuments, castles or palaces. There are three distinct categories: regional Pousadas, Pousadas in historical areas and Pousadas in national monuments. Advanced booking is highly recommended. "Turismo no Espaço Rural" (TER) offers privately owned homes ranging from wonderful farmhouses to manor houses. There are many camping areas throughout the country that allow for an inexpensive holiday and the opportunity for a close contact with nature. Also available, 18 youth hostels spread around the country.