Parador Casa Da Insua, Penalva do Castelo
Overview
The 5-star Parador Casa Da Insua Penalva do Castelo hotel is a mere 600 metres from Pelourinho de Penalva do Castelo and has a swimming pool plus a fitness room. The luxury hotel dates from 1780 and is surrounded by gardens.
Location
This Penalva do Castelo hotel offers a luxurious location a 37-minute drive from Aerodromo Municipal Goncalves Lobato airport. Anta do Penedo Com is a popular place to visit, located around 10 minutes by car from the modern accommodation.
Rooms
The smoke-free rooms at the luxurious Casa Penalva do Castelo are fitted with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable-TV, some of them feature a stone fireplace. Private bathrooms include nice touches such as bathrobes.
Eat & Drink
Guests can enjoy time in the pool bar. Sample European specialties at Restaurante Casa da Insua located within easy reach of the hotel.
Leisure & Business
This Penalva do Castelo property offers a gym and a play area for an additional fee so you could have extra comfort during your stay. Beach facilities at the historical hotel include sunloungers.
Licence number: 387/RNET
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Billiard tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Recommended for:
Wine TastingEnjoy the taste of local wines with an expert sommelier, who will guide you through the process of wine tasting, and learn about the production process of the best wines of the region.
Cooking ClassesTake part in Portuguese cuisine cooking classes hosted by the hotel's experienced chefs, learn the secrets of cooking traditional dishes such as codfish, meat stews, and custard-filled pastries.
Olive Oil TastingTransform your taste buds with the flavors of premium olive oils made from locally harvested olives.
Honey HarvestingBe a beekeeper for a day and learn about the art of beekeeping, extract the honey, and take it back home as a souvenir.
Nature HikesWith the hotel's knowledgeable guide, discover the beauty of the Serra da Estrela mountains on a nature hike, and spot wildlife such as wild boar, foxes, and birds.
Horseback RidingGallop through the fields and forests around the hotel on horseback with the help of an expert guide.
- Outdoor Pool
- Tennis Court
- Library
- Game Room
- Wine Cellar Visits
- Tea Time
- Massage Treatments
- Whiskey Tasting
Licence number: 387/RNET
Location
*Located in the historic town of Penalva do Castelo, the parador is near the medieval Castle of Penalva and Igreja Matriz Church. *The area boasts rich cultural heritage, with attractions like the Museu Municipal de Penalva do Castelo and opportunities for outdoor pursuits like hiking. *Well-suited for history enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering sites like the Quinta da Insua estate and the Rio Dão riverside area.
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