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Portugal Hotels and Resorts - Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil as a colony. A 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy; for most of the next six decades, repressive governments ran the country. In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms. The following year, Portugal granted independence to all of its African colonies. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and entered the EC (now the EU) in 1986.

Pestana Porto Carlton Hotel Portugal Praça da Ribeira, 1 4050-513 Porto Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

Located in Praça da Ribeira, right in the historical centre of Porto, and set on the city`s medieval wall, the Pestana Porto Carlton Hotel is situated in a quarter of ancient buildings dating back to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Spread along the Douro riverbank with magnificent views and a unique atmosphere, these buildings were classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. With a privileged location, next to the railway station and only 20 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport, this four-star hotel (styled as a Charm Hotel), offers guests a unique experience that they will surely love to repeat.

ACCOMMODATION: Besides panoramic river views, all 48 rooms including 3 suites are totally equipped with complimentary safe-deposit box, mini-bar, air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV and radio. RESTAURANT & BAR: Vintage Restaurant - With a warm and relaxing atmosphere the Vintage Restaurant offers a superb range of regional and national dishes on an innovative à la carte menu. Room Service – During the Restaurant opening hours. The Heritage Café is the ideal place to have a drink and relax. Open from 10h00 until 24h00. MEETINGS: Planning a business meeting? Porto calton has meeting rooms for up to 35 persons.