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Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park, Portugal KEY FACTS Conceived by Portuguese architect Luís Rebelo de Andrade in 2012, and designed with sustainability in mind, the eco houses and self-supporting snake treehouses were built with local materials along the cleanest lines to blend in seamlessly with the park s natural surroundings. These unique hideaways offer a peaceful retreat for guests visiting the park, which is located on the edge of the spatown of Pedras Salgadas, famed for the exceptional mineral content and curative powers of its waters Each innovative, modular hut features an original configuration of spaces entrance, living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, and are built using indigenous raw materials. Full length window-walls are sensitively positioned to avoid being overlooked and showcase the exceptional, verdant views of the woods Whether you are star gazing at unfiltered skies, climbing to the treetops on the park s new canopy walk, sampling authentic Portuguese delicacies at Casa de Cha restaurant or taking an outdoor dip in architect Siza Vieira-designed pools, Pedras Selgadas offers a natural and reinvigorating escape Pedras Selgadas Spa & Nature Park offers much more than a designer den: the Park offers an array of activities for foodies, explorers, wellness-lovers and families, and its location in the midst of nature makes it a prime destination for a leisure or business retreat An historic art nouveau building houses the park s iconic Balnearo (Bath House), harking back to the town s heyday over a hundred years ago. Today it is a well-equipped spa with 14 treatment rooms offering treatments and wellness programmes specifically created to maximise the therapeutic powers of Pedras Salgadas natural carbonated water LOCATION AND ACCESS Oporto Airport: 1 hr, 15 min drive by car / 127 km Vila Real aerodrome: 40 min drive by car / 40 km Vigo Airport, Spain: 1 hr, 54 min drive by car / 190 km Flight time from the UK: 2 hr, 10 min Airlines flying from the UK (direct): British Airways, easyjet, RyanAir, TAP Portugal (indirect): Swiss, Iberia, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines ACCOMMODATION?# houses in total including: 7 Deluxe Eco-Houses: 61.5 sq.m, one bedroom with double bed, living room, kitchenette with dishwasher and microwave, bathroom, hall, optional two extra beds, spacious outdoor deck 4 Superior Eco-Houses: 43.8 sq.m, one bedroom with MASON ROSE Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park, Portugal 2
double bed, lounge, optional two extra beds The Eco-Houses are located in the heart of the park and blend in with the natural environment. They are modern in both composition and interior design and feature cutting edge technology.?# Tree houses: double bed, bathroom, kitchenette, sofa, two windows one through which the life of the park may be observed and another to look at the stars. These lightweight, self-supporting architectural houses, made of slate, wood and indigenous raw materials, integrate perfectly into the surrounding landscape and maintain focus on the century-old park FACILITIES Thermal Spa: renovated by the architect Siza Vieira, the spa offers a wide selection of massages, spa and beauty treatments, and features a magnificent indoor pool with water circuits, a sauna and Turkish bath Casa de Cha restaurant: serves delicious, authentic delicacies of the Trás dos Montes cuisine and features a terrace with charming views across the park Two outdoor swimming pools: one for adults and the other for children, situated within the park with a bar serving a range of drinks and snacks Playground Tree-top adventure course: positioned in the trees of the park and fully integrated into the landscape, the circuit consists of suspension bridges, ropes, nets, tree to tree tunnels and more Direct access to the park s hot springs Bicycles are available for guests to use along the park s various trails Chapel: built in the early 20th century, the chapel has restored and can be visited upon availability PRIVATE ROOMS The Casino: opened in 1910 and originally designed as a spa casino, this venue is ideal for hosting parties and other events such as conferences, banquets, performances, exhibitions and weddings. The main hall featuring a stage, caters for up to 350 people, and three support rooms have the capacity for up to 80 people each. The surrounding gardens are the perfect option for hosting cocktail parties. DID YOU KNOW? The Pedras Salgadas Park lies at an altitude of 580m and covers an impressive area of 20 hectares, with 8 km of winding paths The region surrounding the park comprises the high mountains and deep valleys of the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. It is one of Portugal s most productive areas known for its port wine, olive oil and honey, and wildlife is abundant The environment is ideal to experience extreme sports and guests can enjoy the region s protected areas including the Azibo Lagoon, Peneda-Gerês National Park, and the Alvão, Douro International and Montesinho Natural Parks The health benefits of the thermal water at Pedras Salgadas was officially recognised in 1873 at the International Exposition of Vienna, which lead to the construction of a Thermal Spa. In 1875, a company was founded to exploit the waters and in 1879, the Pedras Salgadas Spa opened to the public The Spa Casino was inaugurated in 1910 with a ballroom and meeting room where gambling, although illegal, was a common practice MASON ROSE Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park, Portugal 3
Tree House Eco House Kitchen Eco House Bedroom Eco House Terrace MASON ROSE Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park, Portugal 4
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