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THE PERFECT PORTUGUESE PARADISE

In search of that idyllic holiday with a difference, a place that combines culture with the great outdoors and warm weather, without the hustle and bustle of the normal tourist hubs….the answer is here!

Amieira Marina is the holiday with a twist...on a houseboat. With a range of adventures on offer there is plenty to suit both nautical enthusiasts and complete beginners as well as a beautiful surrounding region to explore.
Gather up family or friends and head to Portugal’s hidden gem set in the Grande Lago (Great Lake) in the lesser known region of the Alentejo, for a unique holiday experience.

There are a range of vessels with a capacity of two to 12 people, which are fully equipped with a bathroom, kitchen, living area, bedrooms, sun deck and barbecue as well as safety equipment and navigation technology including GPS. Navigate the Great Lake where activities such as swimming and fishing can be enjoyed, or to take a break from the water why not stop overnight in one of the traditional Portuguese villages in the area and explore on foot or by bicycle – these small villages are raw authentic Portuguese in its finest.

For more adventures on the water visitors can go canoeing and kayaking and receive a 10% discount on rentals for three days or more, or 20% off rentals for six days or more. There are also regular trips along the lake and a range of specialised activities such as wine tasting, horse riding and walking tours are also available.

Set in the beautiful landscape of the Alentejo region of Portugal, which stretches from the south river Tagus down to the Algarve, the Amieira Marina has the perfect location. The region boasts a superb climate with average temperatures of 34°C during the summer months. Its vast plains coloured with golden wheat, flourishing olive trees, vineyards and white-washed villages offer stunning scenery and wildlife for all to enjoy.
Other services at the Marina include: private vessel docking, boat service, repairs and maintenance, and day boat rental.  Docking is easy and the Amieira Marina information centre is there to help with details on designated safety zones. There is also a convenience store, terraced bar and cafe, and a panoramic restaurant serving a range of traditional Portuguese cuisine.

As the first nautical project on the Great Lake, the Amieira Marina is part of the The development of what is known as alternative tourism is a far reaching reality in the worldwide innovation of the industry, which is manifested by the appearance of, products, spaces, equipment and services, commercial mechanisms and tourism promoting models that negate the global tendency of massification and that is based on the discovery of new environments and structures that offer a warm but original welcome, involving a personalised contact with the local populations and their cultural patdevelopment of alternative tourism, which involves the discovery of new environments and structures and the opportunity to interact with local communities and learn about their cultural heritage, therefore offering different holiday experiences. So for a holiday to remember visit the Amieira Marina and the average package holiday may soon become a thing of the past.

There are a number of fantastic packages available with prices starting from £510* (570 Euros) for a houseboat holiday for two people for 2 nights.

For further information and prices visit www.amieiramarina.com

*based on the currency rate as at 28/6/2011