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.

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Medieval Recreation in Setúbal, um álbum no Flickr.

Medieval is a theme in Setúbal with several activities into different places. We present you a small gallery with pictures from the last years.

Évora Boat Wine Tasting Adega Cooperativa of Palmela

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Adega Cooperativa de Palmela wines will be present by Luís Silva during 2h30 hours where you can relief your senses since amazing wines to the green landscapes of Arrabida ou the amazing blue of Sado River and Atlantic Ocean.

Troia ( 6:30pm) or Setúbal ( 7pm ) are the key hotspots to start your journey. More information through hotline +351912154449 or emails : geral@barcoevora.com or info@rotavinhospsetubal.com .

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

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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.

EventMaker

The EventMaker is an innovator in the area of global event management business, from conception to implementation.

With several years of experience that made in Portugal and special in Setúbal amazing institutional events, branding and participate on the major music festivals during Summer.

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“We would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who contributed to make our stay in Setubal an unforgettable experience..." click here to read the entire testimonials and see the photos.

Love Chocolate?

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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

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

Grandola

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The region offers several options, from luxury bike tours to mountain biking on the Arrabida Hills.

Click below to know more and enjoy your ride!

Setubal Bike Tours