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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.

Vila Gale Marina Hotel Algarve Portugal Avenida da Marina, Lote H - 2 8125-401 Vilamoura - Algarve PORTUGAL Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

Close to three golf courses, a marina and casino. 300m from the beach and 25km from the Faro Airport.

ACCOMMODATION: Comprising of 243 pleasantly decorated rooms (including 8 junior suites and 6 senior suites), all with individual air-conditioning, satellite television, direct dial-phone, self-paid safe, private bathrooms with hair dryer and balconies overlooking the swimming pool. One floor is reserved for non-smokers. RESTAURANT & BAR: The "Galeão" restaurant offers a great buffet à-la-carte choice. The "Bounty" bar, open from 10.00am until 01.00 am is the ideal place to have fun, with live music, folklore or karaoke. FACILITIES: Outdoor swimming pool, indoor heated swimming pool, health club with jacuzzi, turkish bath and gymnasium, mini club (for children between 4 and 12 years), games area, tobacconist, newspaper and gift shop, indoor parking and conference rooms, 24-hour room service.