ATLANTIC TOUR 2012 COMPORTA/PORTUGAL

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From 21nd February to 18th March, Herdade da Comporta will be the setting one more time for the most important equestrian event in Portugal.
Blessed with exceptional conditions, the region has been steadily attracting more and more horse riders and visitors from all over the world.
For five weeks this “equestrian city” brings together 350 riders from 26 countries, 500 horses and, all told, an estimated total of roughly 5000 visitors and participants. The 9 competitions being held will all count to the world ranking.
This year there will be one more sand arena: 100m X 60m.
Spectators can watch the events from close up or, if they prefer, from one of the two restaurants made available to visitors.
COURSE DESIGNERS:
Bob Ellis (GBR): – LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Course Designer
Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR): European Championships’ Ch-J-Yr
Comporta 2011 Javier Trenor (ESP): European Madrid 2011
Brian Henry (IRL)
Please send an email to info@portugaldreamcoast , if you wish to know more informations
What else to do in Comporta, Troia and Setubal ?
- Live Music and Barbecue every Weekend, followed by PARTY AT THE BEACH;
- Games Lounge: Playstation, Snooker, Foosball table, FREE internet access
- Different activities every Day Off: Paintball, Groom´s class, football tournaments and much more
- 40min by car from LISBON City and AIRPORT and 2 hours from Faro Airport
- NEW Direct access to the BEACH WITH THE HORSES
- 10km from the CASINO, GOLF, TENNIS and DOLPHIN´s Tour
We invite you to spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills and Troia. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit  Portugal. Just take your fligth to Faro airport or Lisbon Airport, reserve accomodations,hotel , choose a restaurant and activities and welcome to Portugal Dream Coast.

Hotel do Sado, new pictures

We have uploaded 7 new pictures of the esplanade of Hotel do Sado in Setúbal . The pictures give you an idea of this amazing space to drink a good glass of the best portuguese wines . See the sunset , see Setúbal , Tróia , all in a relaxing atmosphere of this wonderful Hotel .

Hotel do Sado Business & Nature **** has 40 double room, 9 suites and 17 family rooms with a capacity for 3 or 4 people. Travel do Setubal, visit the several monuments, get the best gastronomy and make activities you will like.

Setúbal Region fantastic weekend!

This weekend will be amazing at Portugal Dream Coast. Tomorrow in Setúbal will start the Sant´Iago Fair , a biggest event that mixes exhibitions, gastronomy, kids events, several activities, culture, traditions and live music. Amazing bands like Hands on Approach, Tony Carreira, Clâ, Homens da Luta will be present.

If you like the Beach of Melides, you have ano Grandola Air Festival 2011, the 5th edition with Model Airplanes, Paramotors, paragliding, kitesurf, windsurf, stunt kites among many other activities that can be made on the beach.

Music? You want only Music? Go to south of Setúbal Region and stop at Sines, this weekend starts the FMM World Music Festival with more than 60 worldwide artists that will perform on the Castle of Sines and near Sines Beach.

What are you waiting for? Visit Setúbal , visit Portugal Dream Coast , an amazing place for your summer vacations.

Schedules :

* Music Schedules of Sant´Iago Fair . Click here .

* FMM Sines World Music Festival : Click here

Solar dos Zagallos in Almada on Setúbal District

Solar dos Zagallos was recovered by Municipality of Almada and transformed in a Culture Centre of local cultures. Located in Sobreda was built on XVIII century by Zagallo family in the time of D. João II (Portuguese King).

Rich lands from Caparica, to receive later D. João VI were built two noble halls that are very different from the rest of the palace. Open spaces for visitors, lovely stages for classic music, amazing tiles and fresh paitings are the motives to visit it during some hours.

Solar of Zagallos is a dynamic space that intends to preserve the local culture with regular culture activity during all year like exhibitions, concerts , recitals and several activities for young people. On the festivities of city of Almada , generally has several events.

One day at Solar dos Zagallos its an amazing opportunity to escape from city life, getting a relaxing moment at this farm , near Costa da Caparica and Almada.

Atlantic Ultra Marathon 2011

The Atlantic Ultra Marathon 2011 will start on the beach of Melides and will end on the Tróia Beach. Visit Setúbal region on 17 July and run 43 km on the sands of the amazing beaches on Portugal Dream Coast.

The runners will have to cross several beaches from the region, like Carvalhal , Beach of Aberta Nova, Galé, Pinheiro da Cruz, Pego, Soltróia . Organized by sport division of Municipality of Grândola , this is an unique event that people will be surprise. Has usual runners will receive some gifts for participation and prizes for the winners.

Visit Portugal and Setúbal region, where you will find several activities of leisure, besides the amazing gastronomy and accommodation.

Wild Dolphins are amazing when you visit Setúbal

We love Wild Dolphins ... in fact, we preserve the nature that was fantastic with Setúbal that give us amazing waters of the Sado River and Atlantic Ocean. Nowdays, when you visit Setúbal and you make a boat trip, have the amazing opportunity to see this family, somewhere between Arrabida, Troia, Setúbal. Take a look on the Flickr gallery we made, we hope you enjoy it!

Have a Relaxing Break in Setubal

Feeling the Winter Blues? Dreaming about holidays? Visit Setubal for the perfect relaxing break!

What is the St. Martin's Day?

In Portugal we celebrate the Dia de S. Martinho (or St. Martin's Day) by eating roasted chestnuts, drinking água pé and jumping bonfires (if you have the courage!). This day is celebrated around many countries in Europe.

But what is exactly the St. Martin's Day? Click to discover:

St. Martin's Day

Love Chocolate?

On the 4-7 November visit Grandola and indulge yourself on the Chocolate Festival that takes place there on a truly celebration of everything chocolate.

The Chocolate Festival is a unique event which gives visitors a special opportunity to enjoy a wide range of chocolate related products.

Visit the Festival page to know more:

Grandola Chocolate Festival

The beautiful town of Grandola

Grandola is a typical small Alentejan town, south on the Setubal district. A quiet place to enjoy some days or relaxation, anytime of the year. Here hospitality, warmth, proximity and affability represent a form of life and an attitude which differentiates the place within an open and pluralistic space.

Click here to know more about Grandola and visit the Gallery of Photos:

Grandola

Wild Dolphins - Gallery of Photos

Did you know that sometimes our dolphins also like to visit Setubal?

Click here to see stunning wild dolphins pictures:

Wild Dolphins - Gallery of Photos

Setúbal's Guide: Arrábida Mountain

Over the last few weeks we've been telling you about several lovely locations in the region of Setúbal. Now we want to tell you about one very special location considered by many as simply the heart of this region.

The originality of the scenery and harmony of Man in his environment reveal a perfect integration of the two in a natural and socio-cultural context which surround it.

These chalky hills have the only surviving example of primitive Mediterranean vegetation. Tucked away in the heart of Arrábida's Natural Park, the formation goes back 180 million years. The soil and mild climatic features, considered the best in Portugal, have produced a lush vegetation rich in species. The park covers the Arrábida Hills, which mediterranean-like vegetation and microclimate resemble Adriatic locations.

Although the 50km-long ridge of the Arrábida attains a maximum of only 501m (Alto do Formosinho), the views from the top are truly spectacular, giving the impression of much greater altitude. The strategic position of the Arrábida Marine Park makes it an ideal laboratory to travel for studies on marine biodiversity and climate change.

What to do in the Arrábida mountain?

Beaches: Relax on the sand at Portinho da Arrábida, a delightful small beach nestled in a bay with calm, crystal blue-green water that is excellent for swimming and diving. Make a visit also to Figueirinha, it looks out over the Bay of Setubal and has the beautiful backdrop of the Serra da Arrábida hills. The popularity of this beach is aided by both the ease of access and the calm waters and is suitable for windsurfing at low tide, when a cove is created by a sandbank.
Walking Tours: Travel here and dive yourself into the wild landscapes of the Arrábida mountain on a guided walking tour which offers you a chance to capture the true essence of the region.
Sports: Mountain Biking, hiking, sea kayaking are some of the many sports you can practise here, since the mountain and the bay below offers perfect conditions for these sports.
Jeep tours: This is the most popular safari trip practiced in the surroundings of Lisbon,with stopovers in places for fantastic views of the mountain and the ocean.. Tip: Combine the tour with a wine and cheese tasting.
Photographing: With a beautiful and breathtaking scenery, the Arrábida mountain is the place to travel and to be for landscape photographers.
Arrábida Monastery: Built on 1542 by Frei Martinho de Santa Maria, this monastery is hidden between the lush vegetation. Used by religious orders in the past, it has the "old monastery" with some rooms built inside the rocks and the "new monastery" where later was built the kitchen, library, watch tower and other rooms. The monastery is currently owned by the Orient Foundation, with many cultural events taking place.
Just relaxing: This location is perfect if you're looking for the tranquility and peace that only the contact with nature offers. A perfect place to meditate, relax or just listen to the nature sounds.

And why not combine several activities together to make the perfect holidays?

The Natural Park of Arrábida is an area of excellent views, culture, history and hundred-year-old traditions as well as having an economic importance regarding tourism. Add it to your travel guide!

The nature park (land and sea) is currently being proposed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and was a "Gift to the Earth" by the Portuguese government through WWF in the International Year of the Oceans (1998).

Visit us on Facebook and watch the video with stunning photos from the Arrábida mountain.

Your holidays in Setubal

Who knows the Setubal region?

. People that love relaxing or having romantic holidays know that the Setubal region is not crowded as the Algarve and they can actually walk along the white sandy beaches at their own pace.

. Golf players know Troia in Setubal because is has one of the top and most challenging Golf courses in Europe as well as the most beautiful sea views from a Golf course in the country.

. Dolphin lovers know the Setubal bay because is the only place in Portugal where you can watch dolphins in the wild. And they can even call them by their names!

. Scuba divers know the Setubal bay is great because they regularly vote it as one of the top diving spots of Europe.

. Cuisine and wine lovers know Setubal because it has one of the tastiest cheeses in the country, the best fish dishes and the well-known Moscatel wine, as well as several desserts and cakes that make them always wanting to come back for more.

. People that love nature know Setubal because of the stunning Arrabida range (which soon will be considered world heritage) where you can have the desired relaxing contact with nature, playing sports, walking or just meditating.

. People that love Sailing love Setubal, not only for its wonderful conditions to practise this sport, but also because its one of the locations where the World Sailing Match takes place.

. People that love photography know that Setubal offers the most stunning landscapes in Portugal.

. People that love beautiful Resorts and Inns know that the Setubal region has the most exclusive and romantic ones.

. People that like to know about a country's culture love Setubal because of the many cultural events happening and also the many historic locations they can visit like the Roman ruins in Troia.

What are your reasons to know Setubal?

If we can make you feel even a small part of what you could feel here, this Blog has served its purpose. Our time here, we hope, will make it easy for you to travel to Setubal or even choose it for your next Portuguese vacations. We're always adding to the Blog so keep looking back to for more information about this beautiful spot.

If there are any items you'd like to see on the Blog, please just let us know, this Blog is for you. Any suggestions or questions: carlaccsilva@gmail.com

“I live in Algarve but holiday in the Sado region ... we just love it there.”

Sarah Sykes, British citizen and follower of this Blog