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SOLARES DE PORTUGAL



Solares de Portugal is a unique concept that was introduced to promote quality tourist accommodation in houses of character “Turismo de Habitação” and, at the same time, preserve the rich legacy of Portugal’s architectural and cultural heritage. It is important to emphasise that Solares de Portugal are not hotels or guesthouses. They are privately-owned stately manor houses, elegant country homes and rustic farmhouses. Some of them were once in decline but today they are restored to their former glory and are open to guests who are treated as part of the family.

The Solares represent centuries of Portuguese history and culture. The majority of the grand 17th and 18th century houses are still in the ownership of the descendants of the founding family. The owners will greet you with a warm welcome and during your stay share their knowledge about local places of interest, regional gastronomy, festivals and traditions.

Situated in some of Portugal’s most picturesque locations the Solares de Portugal nestle within large estates surrounded by style gardens, vineyards that produce delicious in-house wines, fruit orchards and woodlands. Leisure facilities on offer include horse-riding, tennis, walking, a swimming pool, and games rooms. Meeting rooms and conference rooms are also available in several houses. In the evenings, the best of regional cuisine and wines are on the dinner table.

The Solares are arranged in three distinct groups and each house is inspected and certified according to strict criteria set by APCER TURIHAB and Turismo de Portugal (ERS 3001) to ensure a high standard of comfort and hospitality.


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Casas Antigas
(Manor and Stately Houses)

Casas Antigas - Manor Houses
Casas Antigas are elegant manor houses and country estates often originating from the 17th and 18th century. Their architecture is of paramount importance to the nations’ heritage and the various styles reflect the significant chapters in the history of Portugal. embraces the finest stately homes and manor houses, luxuriously furnished and set in magnificent gardens.


Quintas & Herdades
(Country States and Farms)

Quintas e Herdades – Country Homes
Quintas e Herdades are farmhouses and estates in a rural environment and the main house ranges from the classic to the rustic in architectural style. They are Country tourism and Agro-tourism offering a high level of comfort and hospitality and several agricultural activities.




Casas Rústicas
(Cottages and Rustic Houses)

Casas Rústicas - Rural Tourism
Casas Rústicas are country houses of more rustic architectural style with simple and practical but comfortable furnishings. Classify as Rural Tourism covers traditional family manor ,country houses,. rustic cottages and farmhouses which have been converted for comfortable accommodation. Ideal for appreciating the tranquillity of country life and the Portuguese roots.