PORCHES - ALGARVE, PORTUGAL 2019 THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD 1 1
One of Europe s finest resorts, VILA VITA Parc is set in 22 hectares of lush sub-tropical gardens overlooking the Algarve coast with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean. With its 170 rooms and suites, 10 seasonal restaurants including the 2 Michelin star Ocean, 6 170 Bedrooms & Suites 8 Meeting rooms with natural daylight bars and extensive meeting facilities, it is the perfect venue for any automotive related launch or presentation, allowing for total or partial exclusivity. Highlights include the vaulted Wine Cellar, with the largest private collection of wines in Portugal, a motor yacht and helipad, as well as a variety of leisure and sporting facilities including golf, tennis and spa. Plus, the apartments opposite the resort are ideal for staff and mechanics and less than 20 minutes away is the Portimao racetrack, where the resort has its own VIP lounge. 10 Restaurants; one restaurant with 2 Michelin stars & 6 bars Wifi Complimentary FACILITIES: Vital Spa and Health Club with 6 outdoor pools heated indoor pool Private 22-meter motor yacht Hypoxi studio with crew for excursions along VILA VITA Parc Vineyards are located the coast on our private wine estate Portugal s largest private wine- approximately 1h15 from the Resort cellar Ocean restaurant with 2 Michelin Water sports and tennis courts stars LOCAL ACTIVITIES WE RECOMMEND Vila Vita Parc Culinary Experience with 10 restaurants available including a 2 Michelin Star Restaurant, our Wine Cellar with more than 10, 000 bottles of wine and a visit to the Herdade dos Grous Farm where we produce our own wine and olive oil. Racing Experience at Portimao Race Track School offering unique driving experiences with Porsche, BMW or Nissan GTR for groups. Vila Vita Parc Yacht - our exclusive yacht allows guests to visit the Algarve Coastline and the beautiful beaches and caves along the coast. Golf - The Algarve is famous for having some of the best golf courses in the world. 2
Map The hotel is close to: Faro International Airport (FAO) (52 km) Lisbon Portela Airport (262 km) Autodromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) (41 km) 3
MORE INFORMATION Hotel buyout: 180 upon availability, also partial exclusivity is possible as the resort has various buildings. Mechanic room: Yes Car wash: Car wash can be made available at the resort (or at 500 meters distance at the petrol station) Indoor parking: 57 cars Outdoor parking: 90 cars Security: 24hr onsite security with CCTV and guarded-gated entrance Charge points for electric vehicles: Available in the covered garage Possibility to privatise all or part of the parking: Yes Average temperatures: November to March: 15-20ºC daytime, 5-10ºC nighttime, Spring/Autumn: 20-25ºC daytime, 15ºC nighttime; Summer: 27-35ºC daytime, 20-25ºC nighttime. Nearest petrol station: 500 metres from the hotel DISPLAY INFORMATION Main entrance display: Up to 30 cars Car display options: Ballroom Lisboa/Estoril: 6 cars inside. The garden area and terraces offer additionally space to showcase 50 cars outdoors Maximum car weight: No weight limit Hanging weight from ceilling if option is possible: Depends on the object, however this possibility is restricted. Branding allowed in the hotel: Yes Car launches previously held at the hotel: Smart, Porsche Targa 911, BMW 3-series, Ducati 4
Test drive 1 SILVES & SÃO BARTOLOMEU DE MESSINES This scenic route takes you from Vila Vita Parc to Lagoa, onto Silves and to the beautiful countryside of São Bartolomeu de Messines, with a pit stop for a possible coffee break/lunch and/or drivers change. Return towards Albufeira, until Malhada Velha, where the road changes from countryside to A22 motorway, until Alcantarilha. Here you leave the motorway again and drive on the EN125 until Porches, and back to Vila Vita Parc. This scenic route has a total of 64 km and takes 65-70 minutes driving time, including 51 km on rural roads, 4 km through towns and 9 km on the motorway. During the early months of the year, you will also see the unique almond trees in blossom on this route, which makes the drive even more beautiful. In the autumn, the scent of the orange trees will "drive" you crazy! Total distance : 64 km SUGGESTIONS: There are rustic stops available amongst the villages throughout the beautiful countryside of São Bartolomeu de Messines Test drive 2 MONCHIQUE This challenging route takes you from Vila Vita Parc to Portimão, onto the EN124 towards Caldas de Monchique. The windy road through the Monchique mountains offers many interesting curves where you can test the reaction of the car as well as your driving ability. Take a stop for a coffee break including the typical "chouriço" sausage and a glass of "Medronho" and/or drivers change at Caldas de Monchique. Resume back towards Portimão, onto Lagoa and Porches ending at Vila Vita Parc. This tour includes 72 km, 52 on country roads and 12 on the highway. Driving time is about 70-80 minutes, the road takes you through the beautiful and quaint village of Monchique and the mountains. Total distance : 72 km SUGGESTIONS: A coffee break including the typical "chouriço" sausage and a glass of "Medronho" at Caldas de Monchique 5
Test drive 3 AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE The Algarve Racetrack in Portimão opened in November 2008. It is a remarkable circuit, famous for its blind curves and ups and downs, a true "roller coaster", and a challenge to all drivers. It has become a popular venue for automotive industry launches due to the wide variety and high quality of the available facilities. On site, there are three different tracks: the main circuit with 4,685m, 42 pit boxes, and 80.000sqm paddock and has sprinklers installed in order to test the reaction of cars and tyres with aquaplaning. The other two tracks are a go-kart track and an off-road track. The Algarve racetrack is 20 minutes drive from VILA VITA Parc and the hotel owns a VIP lounge where we can offer private catering for 20 guests. SUGGESTIONS: VILA VITA Parc VIP Lounge at the racetrack 6
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