Gardens of Marquis of Pombal (Lisbon riverside, program 2)

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Rossio (Lisbon Program 1)

Estação do Rossio (Photo Source: http://www.refer.pt)

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Baixa - Chiado (Lisbon Program 1)

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Cais das Colunas (Lisbon Program 1)

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Terreiro do Paço (Lisbon Program 1)

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National Museum of Ancient Art (Lisbon Program 1)

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National Coach Museum (Lisbon Programs 1 and 2)

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Pastéis de Belém (Lisbon Programs 1 and 2)

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Jerónimos Monastery (Lisbon Programs 1 and 2)

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Centro Cultural de Belém (Lisbon Programs 1 and 2)

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Monument to the Discoveries (Lisbon Programs 1 and 2)

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Belém Tower (Lisbon Programs 1 and 2)

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Jardins de Belém (Lisbon Programs 1 and 2)

Photo: Pelha

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strAv3L: Santarém program 6

Program 6:

•     Lunch at a restaurant in Almeirim («stone soup»)
•     Portas do Sol («Gate of the Sun»)
•     Saint Francis Convent
•     Sá da Bandeira High School Viewpoint
•     Santa Clara Church
•     Graça Church
•     Santa Maria de Marvila Church
•     Sanctuary of the Holy Miracle

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Santarém package

Santarém

Santarém is a beautiful city to the north of Lisbon, perched on top of a rocky mound where, from the gardens of the Porta do Sol, there’s a splendid view over the River Tagus and the marshlands. 

The Porta do Sol (Gate of the Sun) is one of the two remaining gates of the defensive walls of this city. Santarém was very important during the Middle Ages, when it acquired most of its rich artistic and cultural heritage. Start your visit from this gate so that you can get to know the city as it truly is by taking thematic tours of its monuments.

Begin with the Romanic-Gothic S. João de Alporão Church, which is also home to the Museu Arqueológico de Santarém (Santarém Archaeological Museum), and then head off to some of the city’s Gothic treasures, such as the Graça Church, the Santa Clara Church and the Santa Maria de Marvila Church.

The Santuário do Santíssimo Milagre (Sanctuary of the Holy Miracle) and the Núcleo Museológico do Tempo (Time Museum), located in the Torre das Cabaças (Tower of the Gourds), are also worth a visit.

And don’t miss Santarém’s Festival de Gastronomia (Culinary Festival), the country’s main culinary exhibition that takes place in the second half of October, and its Feira Nacional de Agricultura (National Agriculture Fair), which takes place in the first week of June.

text and photo from: http://www.visitportugal.com

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Coimbra program 5

Program 5:

•     Lunch at a restaurant in Mealhada (roasted piglet)
•     Walk through the centre of Coimbra
•     Walk through the University of Coimbra
•     Visit to Penedo da Saudade
•     Visit to Quinta das Lágrimas
•     Walk through Choupal National Forest

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Coimbra package

Coimbra / Mealhada

On the banks of the River Mondego, Coimbra was once capital of an emerging Portuguese kingdom. An ancient centre of learning, poetry and sculpture, Coimbra was also the setting for the love affair of Pedro and Inês. 

In place of the hilltop palace of the first Portuguese monarchs, you’ll now find the oldest university in Portugal and Europe.

Before the first royals, the Roman’s colonised the area, and their art is found in the Monastery of Santa Cruz, where St. Anthony lived and the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques died. Roman art is also found in the Old Cathedral, where students sing Coimbra-style fado on the steps. In Santa Clara-a-Velha, which dates back to Roman times as well, the beautiful Inês de Castro lived with the children she had with Prince Pedro. It was here she was murdered on the orders of King Afonso IV, giving rise to the most tragic and immortal love story written in Portuguese.

The Renaissance and the final transfer of the university to Coimbra in 1537 breathed new artistic freedom into the city. This is now seen in the beautiful Manueline doorway of the University Chapel and the magnificent ancient door in the walls of the Old Cathedral.

The Baroque style also left its mark on the sumptuous University Library, “the most beautiful and richly decorated library that I ever saw” according to a 19th Century diplomat. On its gilded shelves are 250,000 books.

From the top of its 178 steps, the old university clock tower still chimes out the hours too. Visit Coimbra for an unforgettable holiday.

text and photo from: http://www.visitportugal.com/

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Setubal/Troia program 4

Program 4:

•     Visit to the José Maria da Fonseca Wine Cellars (Setubal Moscatel)
•     Walk through the centre of Setúbal
•     Lunch at a local restaurant (fried cuttlefish)
•     Short cruise to Tróia
•     Walk through Tróia (possibility of spending the afternoon at the beach) 

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Setúbal/Tróia package

(…)NATURE RIGHT AT HAND

(…)Further south, the Sado Estuary has another important Nature Reserve. This vast estuary communicates with the Atlantic Ocean. The notably diverse landscape of the 25,000 hectare Reserve includes dunes with rare vegetation cover, sandbanks, vast marshes, reed beds and thickets. But the main attraction of the reserve is the dozens of dolphins that live in the estuary and delight both adults and children, unique in Portugal and very easily observed. Other endangered species in the zone include the Barbastelle bat and the otter. We recommend taking one of the mini-cruises that depart from the city of Setúbal, during which you can admire the dolphins, the estuary and the stunning coastline of the Parque Natural da Arrábida.

ONE STEP FROM PARADISE

Arrábida is a spectacular landscape, in which human activity has been carefully integrated into the beautiful backdrop of nature. The Hills, the Natural Park, the beaches and the historical buildings show how the best of nature can lead to best of Mankind, if people are able to integrate natural elements into their daily leisure life, without ever failing to preserve and protect them.  The Parque Natural da Arrábida extends from the Morro de Palmela to Cabo Espichel, and includes three full botanical and landscape reserves: Reserva do Solitário, Reserva Integral da Mata Coberta and Reserva dos Vidais. It also has a zoological reserve on the islet Ilhéu da Pedra da Anixa, which includes the Parque Marinho da Arrábida, with fully protected species.  In the Serra da Arrábida, we can also find several beaches, such as Galapos and Creiro. But the main beach is Portinho da Arrábida, between the highest part of the Hills and the sea. This is a large beach of hot, white sand and is an absolute delight for beach lovers. In its waters, is the Pedra da Anixa, a small rocky islet that is very popular among divers.  For other pleasures, to be enjoyed at the table, visit one of the restaurants on the beach and try the popular "caldeirada" (fish stew) or some exceptional shellfish. You will also find interesting examples of significant human presence in Arrábida. Near the small Creiro bay are some interesting Roman ruins.  In the heart of the Natural Park, on a secluded hillside, is the Convento da Arrábida, originally founded by Arrabidino Franciscan friars who built cells, a church and other outbuildings in 1542. It is a fascinating collection of buildings that resembles a small village. Another important site is the 17th century Forte da Arrábida, the mission of which was to defend the coast. Today, it houses the Museu Oceanográfico do Parque Natural da Arrábida.  In Arrábida, walking is always the best choice. There is no other place like that.

text and photo from: http://www.visitlisboa.com

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Sintra program 3

Program 3:

•     Park and Palace of Pena Palace
•     Chalet of the Countess of Edla
•     Capuchos Convent
•     Park and Castle of Monserrate
•     Moorish Castle
•     Quinta da Regaleira
•     Walk through the village of Sintra
•     Snack: Sintra cheesecakes («queijadas de Sintra»)

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Sintra package

Sintra

Pure dazzlement

Sintra is an inexhaustible attraction. 

The perfect symbiosis between nature and its built heritage led to its classification by UNESCO as World Heritage, at the category of Cultural Landscape, in 1995. The town has been adored over the years by artists and writers from all over the world and the passion for the town reached its peak in the 19th century, in the heart of the romantic era. 

Poets such as Lord Byron, who called it a "a Garden of the Earthly Paradise", or Portuguese writers such as Eça de Queiroz, who described it in so many passages in his books, helped create an aura of the town, which is theirs by right.
What makes Sintra such an exceptional place? 

It is exuberant in all senses of the word. Essentially, it is the perfect fusion between natural richness and the magnificence of its monuments, combined in an extreme beauty. Let us take, for example, the vast area classified by UNESCO. Starting in the Historic Town Centre, stands the Paço Real, one of the many monumental buildings of the region. To walk through the centre of the town is to travel through a magical world, full of extremely rich apparently insignificant details. All this surrounded and watched over by the grandeur of the Serra de Sintra, with its luxurious, which offers endless different walks. Sintra has unique examples of parks and gardens and has influenced many European landscapes. Highlights are the Parque da Pena and the Jardins de Monserrate. High in the Serra, on one of its steep peaks, we can find the Palácio da Pena, the most complete and notable example of Portuguese Romantic architecture, recently restored and painted in the original colours and standing out among the surrounding greenery. Built on the site of the ruins of the Mosteiro Jerónimo de Nossa Senhora da Pena, the palace dates back to 1839. The monuments that are part of the area classified by UNESCO are numerous and all deserve to be visited. But it is a walk through the town and up into the Serra that shows its unique charm and magic atmosphere created by typical mist. 

Take a quiet walk on foot or a ride on a picturesque coach. (…)

text and photo from: http://www.visitlisboa.com

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Lisbon river and oceanside (Belém, Estoril and Cascais) program 2

Program 2

•     Belém Gardens
•     Belém Tower
•     Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries)
•     Visit to CCB (Belem Cultural Center)/Berardo Museum
•     Monastery of Jerónimos
•     Snack at famous «Pastéis de Belém» (Cream or Belem Pastries)
•     National Coach Museum
•     Drive to Oeiras, Estoril and Cascais
•     Visit to the Gardens of the Marquis of Pombal (Oeiras)
•     Visit to Casa das Histórias from the artist Paula Rego (Cascais)

 All checkpoints are merely suggestions. Program shall be defined according to the client's profile.

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Belém, Estoril and Cascais package

Belém and River and Seaside (Oeiras, Estoril, Cascais)

Charm with a life of its own

The attractions of this region are not limited to the sea and the extraordinary coastline. The historical heritage, particularly the delicious and picturesque town of Cascais, is one of the great interests of the area, with important architectural and artistic works. There is a wide variety of cultural activities to ensure that you are never bored.  The Casino de Estoril, the largest in Europe, is the best example of this. One of the most important entertainment venues in Portugal, it offers visitors an extraordinary selection – from the many different forms of gaming to great moments of entertainment, with daily shows.  Nature is also an important attraction. Complementing the sea, green spaces are also fundamental for the ecological balance of the region. The Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais is a key example, representing not only a unique space for the protection of species, but also a key location for leisure activities connected with ecotourism, with a range of activities available to visitors. 
The sun ever present

Facing the south, the beaches in the estuary of the Tagus offer visitors calm waters, fine sand and modern facilities, to provide all comfort. From Carcavelos beach, ideal for surfing, to Guincho, the paradise for windsurfers, you can discover many others, all different but all offering maximum pleasure.  A privileged location for water sports, from the most radical to the most sophisticated, the Costa do Estoril offers unique conditions for sea lovers, with high quality facilities including the modern Cascais Marina.
One place, one thousand sensations

The Costa do Estoril is waiting for you to discover it. Romantic, cosmopolitan, full of entertainment and with a unique character, it is where Lisbon meets the sea. Considered by many to be the Portuguese Riviera, Estoril and Cascais are full of glamour and charisma.

They offer a great diversity of attractions and the experiences in a limited area and in a setting that is exceptional in terms of nature, culture and heritage along the whole of this marvellous coast. Essentially, Estoril is a destination with a life of its own, providing a range of experiences, with romantic Sintra and the capital just a short hop away.

text and photo from: http://www.visitlisboa.com/

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Lisbon program 1

Program 1

•      Belém Gardens
•      Belém Tower
•      Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries)
•      Visit to CCB (Belem Cultural Center)/Berardo Museum  
•      Monastery of Jerónimos
•      Snack at the famous «Pastéis de Belém» (Cream or Belem Pastries)
•     National Coach Museum
•     National Museum of Ancient Art( MNAA)
•     Riverside walk (Belém – Alcântara)
•     Cais das Colunas / Terreiro do Paço
•     Baixa /Chiado
•     Rossio (and Rossio train station)
•     Dinner at a local restaurant
•      Musical show / theatre (optional, tickets value not included) or night at Bairro Alto bars or night at a fados house

     All checkpoints are merely suggestions. Program shall be defined according to the client's profile.

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Lisbon package

Lisbon city

The historical neighborhoods of central Lisbon are perfect for visitors to the Portuguese capital to experience for themselves. Their culture, the history, the architecture and the people are fundamental aspects of Lisbon’s identity, and those who explore them will discover their own personal map. There are so many possibilities, don't let them get away.

The Bairro Alto is one of the most characterful and attractive neighborhoods in the city. The Bairro Alto boasts boutiques and bars and is a place where people meet in an eclectic and multicultural atmosphere. To discover its streets, lanes and alleys, it is essential to explore it. Traditional restaurants nestle alongside cosy bookshops; tea rooms serving signature cakes vie for attention with funky design shops and the boutiques of the most respected Portuguese fashion designers.

Bairro Alto is a unique experience within Lisbon packed with secrets ripe for discovery.

From Bairro Alto, stroll down to the Chiado, the sophisticated hub for the city’s young people, artists and intellectuals The Chiado is an area of iconic cafés including “A Brasileira”, art schools, theatres and of living history. The intrinsic beauty of the Chiado, and it’s people – going about their daily lives -, makes the area what it is.

(…)The Baixa is the city's traditional shopping district where visitors can stroll around the streets and find dozens of shops offering a wide range of temptations.
Rua Augusta is the main artery of the Baixa Pombalina leading north from Terreiro do Paço (known as Black Horse Square by the English), to the beautiful Praça do Rossio (Praça Dom Pedro IV).

Just north of Rossio, discover Avenida da Liberdade, which in the 19th century, was the favourite promenade for the Lisbon élite. Today, the Avenida is home to exclusive international boutiques to tempt and inspire. (…)

text and photo from: http://www.visitlisboa.com/

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

stAv3L: packages

All packages include:

•     Airport – Alcochete – airport transport
•     Accommodation (2 nights/3 days)
•     Breakfast
•     Home meals
•     1 meal at a local restaurant
•     2 snacks at a café 
•     Intensive Language Learning Program of Portuguese for Foreigners (about 25h)

Workshop (4h): upon request

Programs (prices upon request)

All programs can be adapted to client’s profile and indicated sites are merely suggestions to be agreed with the client.

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: services

Services

•     Personalized program according to the client’s profile
•     Accommodation
•     Intensive Language Learning Program of Portuguese for Foreigners
•     Touristic/Cultural package
•     Workshop (optional): costume jewellery, cake design, make-up, regional Portuguese pastry, regional Portuguese Cuisine, etc.

strAv3L is an all-in-one service, located in Alcochete (Portugal), that offers accommodation, touristic and cultural programmes as well as training in Portuguese as foreign language. For more detailed information, please visit out facebook page or contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Vinho Verde (Young Wine)

Vinho Verde or Young Wine is a Portuguese wine from the northern region of Minho. It owes its name because it is bottled and consumed within short time in opposition to mature wine.

There are several types of it but the most common and appreciated is the young white wine.

There are many good brands and producers and a big range of prices with very good quality. We could mention Alvarinho, Muralhas de Monção or even a most "commercial" brand like Gazela.

Today we suggest Tormes, which has an excellent relation price/quality and comes from the vineyards and cellars that once bellonged to the Portuguese writer Eça de Queirós and that now are managed by the Foundation Eça de Queirós. It's made from Avesso and Arinto grapes, with a taste of pears, apples and cantaloupe. Its flavour is both dry and refreshing.

For more detailed information, please contact stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: Intensive Language Learning Program of Portuguese for Foreigners

Study – Intensive Language Learning Program of Portuguese for Foreigners

strAveL gives you the possibility to spend three days with a Portuguese tutor, who will also be your host and who will be with you throughout your stay. Thus, you will be in permanent contact with the Portuguese language in a real learning context. In a moment you are having a theoretical lesson on going to a restaurant, in the next moment you will have the opportunity to practice what you were taught, having a nice meal in a local restaurant and enjoying the Portuguese delicious cuisine. The idea is to offer you an informal learning environment, being the contents focused on conversation and practical matters and where the student can immediately (self)evaluate his/her evolution and the program’s result. Furthermore, the contents are also agreed between the student and the tutor, in order to meet the client’s needs.  

Wine: one of Portugal biggest asset

Portugal is known for its great wines. And, undoubtedly, we do have great wines. Good for every dish, every moment, every season of the day. Whether a red from Alentejo, a rosé from Ribatejo, white from Douro or green from Minho.

In strAv3L we like to share our best wines with our guests.

Our host was born and raised in Ribatejo, so she has a special taste for Ribatejo wines.

Today, she suggests the Rosé Conde de Vimioso. It's great for summer days and it has a great price/quality relation. Made from Touriga Nacional and Syrah, it has a dense flavour of berries, cherries and strawberries.

Cheers!

For more information: http://www.adegga.com/wine/AVIN6619686087669-conde-de-vimioso-2008

Photo souce: http://3noscopos.blogspot.pt

strAv3L is temporarily only offering accommodation. Please contact: stravel.portugal@gmail.com

ART/travel - Touristic/Cultural Package

Lisbon (source: www.tripadvisor.com)

Santarém (source: www.olhares.com)

Coimbra (souce: unknown)

Sado River / Tróia (souce: www.aqualuztroia.com)

Portugal has many beautiful places to visit and is rich in its gastronomical and musical culture as well as in heritage. From fado houses, to museums, to its lovely beaches or enchanting mountains, there is much to see. A walk through Lisbon hills, a short cruise to Troia and the chance to watch the Sado dolphins, the sight of the black capes of the university students from Coimbra, getting by Santarém the so-called Portuguese gothic capital… the hardest thing is to choose your package.     Portugal has many beautiful places to visit and is rich in its gastronomical and musical culture as well as in heritage. From fado houses, to museums, to its lovely beaches or enchanting mountains, there is much to see. A walk through Lisbon hills, a short cruise to Troia and the chance to watch the Sado dolphins, the sight of the black capes of the university students from Coimbra, getting by Santarém the so-called Portuguese gothic capital… the hardest thing is to choose your package.     

strAv3L: Accommodation

Double bedroom in a private residence, with capacity for one or two persons.

The apartment is located in Alcochete, 5 min. from Vasco da Gama Bridge, 20 min. from Lisbon and 30 min. from the airport.  

Bed sheets and towels are provided as well as access to private bathroom.

Accommodation also gives you free access to the kitchen, living room and wireless Internet. 

A walk on the riverside: from Alcântara to Belém

Lisbon riverside offers you an idylic walk. Even though on the weekends it is crowded by families, children and dogs, you still can find it peaceful and relaxing. Walking around the many gardens, you will find many cafés on the way as well as the Discovery Monument and the Tower of Belem and plenty of offer of Museums.

Temporarily strAv3L is only offering accommodation. Contact us to stravel.portugal@gmail.com

Photo: Alcantara-Belem riverside (source: http://viajamos.com.br)

Calouste Gulbenkian: an oasis in the middle of Lisbon

If you are not into beaches and would prefer to discover Lisbon, Calouste Gulbenkian is the right place to go on a hot summer day like this. Not only for its magnificent art collection and temporary exibitions but also because there you will find your oasis: a peaceful and beautiful park in the middle of the city.


Photo: Calouste Gulbenkian Garden (source: http://sneakerlicious.blogspot.pt)


strAv3L is temporarily only offering accommodation. Please contact us: stravel.portugal@gmail.com

Amazing Beaches South Tejo

Portugal is well appreciated for the good weather.

These sunny days are an invitation to meet some of our most beautiful beaches within the mind-blowing scenery of Serra da Arrábida.

One of them is «Portinho da Arrábida» with its clear blue waters and white sand beaches.

Photo: Portinho da Arrábida (source: http://www.trekearth.com)

strAv3L is temporarily only offering accommodation. Please contact us: stravel.portugal@gmail.com

Troia: golden beaches and dolphins

On a beautiful sunny sunday like this, we'd suggest a day spend at Troia.

Troia is a peninsula located in the municipality of Grandola, bathed by Sado and very close to Setubal.

Its natural beauty is due to its long beaches facing the Atlantic, with 17km of golden sands bathed by blue waters.

You can drive there by car or make a shortcut by catching the ferryboat from Setubal (15minutes journey). If you choose the latter, you might be lucky to sight the Sado dolphins.

Photo: Troia (source: http://momentos-perfeitos.blogspot.pt)

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strAv3L: Tortas de Azeitão (Portuguese pastry)

In the same location where you can find the cellars of José Maria da Fonseca (Azeitão), you can also have a taste on a typical product of pastry from the region of Azeitão (Setúbal).

Here, the ex-libris of the region are the «tortas de Azeitão» (Azeitão rolls), egg-based and with a slight taste of lemon and cinnamon.

strAv3L is temporarily only offering accommodation. Please contact us: stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAv3L: visit Portugal, taste good wines

Alcochete is located in the region of Setubal, well known for the wonderful Moscatel (Muscat wine).

20minutes away from us, you will find José Maria da Fonseca cellars and vineyards, the oldest Portuguese producer of table wines.

José Maria da Fonseca produces red, white and rosé wines, with well known brands as Piriquita, but it is mostly recognized by its Muscat wine. 

strAv3L is temporarily only offering accommodation. Please contact us: stravel.portugal@gmail.com

strAveL: mission

Mission

Travel - Accommodation

Single/Double bedroom in a private residence, with capacity for one or two persons. 

The apartment is located in Alcochete, 5 min. from Vasco da Gama Bridge, 20 min. from Lisbon and 30 min. from the airport. 

Bed sheets and towels are provided as well as access to private bathroom.

Accommodation also gives you free access to the kitchen, living room and wireless Internet. 

ART/travel - Touristic/Cultural Package

Portugal has many beautiful places to visit and is rich in its gastronomical and musical culture as well as in heritage. From fado houses, to museums, to its lovely beaches or enchanting mountains, there is much to see. A walk through Lisbon hills, a short cruise to Troia and the chance to watch the Sado dolphins, the sight of the black capes of the university students from Coimbra, getting by Santarém the so-called Portuguese gothic capital… the hardest thing is to choose your package. 

Study – Intensive Language Learning Program of Portuguese for Foreigners

strAveL gives you the possibility to spend three days with a Portuguese tutor, who will also be your host and who will be with you throughout your stay. Thus, you will be in permanent contact with the Portuguese language in a real learning context. In a moment you are having a theoretical lesson on going to a restaurant, in the next moment you will have the opportunity to practice what you were taught, having a nice meal in a local restaurant and enjoying the Portuguese delicious cuisine. The idea is to offer you an informal learning environment, being the contents focused on conversation and practical matters and where the student can immediately (self)evaluate his/her evolution and the program’s result. Furthermore, the contents are also agreed between the student and the tutor, in order to meet the client’s needs.

strAveL, the concept

strAveL, the concept
Thinking about learning Portuguese? Planning to visit Portugal? What if you could combine a weekend get away with an intensive language learning program, accommodation and a touristic and cultural package? 
Those are the main ideas behind the concept of strAveL!

strAveL offers accommodation in a private residence, where you are welcome to feel at home but with the benefits 

of a hotel. At the same time you are discovering a Portuguese city or region, you are offered the possibility of learning the Portuguese language in a real context: having a meal at a restaurant, asking for a coffee at a Portuguese café terrace, shopping, going to the theatre or simply having a conversation with your host, the Portuguese tutor, Angie Lázaro, who will also be your touristic and cultural promoter.

strAveL also gives you the possibility to attend a workshop, according to your desire: cake design, costume jewellery, make-up, regional Portuguese pastry, regional Portuguese cuisine, etc.

strAveL is characterized not only by the concept of «all-in-one» but also for presenting you a program proposal according to your profile and aims.