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