General information:The Amazónia Palmela Tourist Apartments are located next to the A2 highway (2 minutes from the historic centre of Palmela) and integrated in a rural environment, next to important industrial parks, such as Auto Europa. It takes approximately 30 minutes from Lisbon by the two main Read more
General information:The Amazónia Palmela Tourist Apartments are located next to the A2 highway (2 minutes from the historic centre of Palmela) and integrated in a rural environment, next to important industrial parks, such as Auto Europa. It takes approximately 30 minutes from Lisbon by the two main entrances IC13 (Vasco da Gama Bridge) or by A2 (25 de Abril Bridge) and 10 minutes from SetúbalLocation:Situated on the outskirts of the ancient village of Palmela's historic center, this modern complex of self- catering apartments lies 35 kilometers south of LisbonArea:The town's ex libris is the castle (Castelo de Palmela), which offers a unique view over the whole region of Setúbal's Peninsula, Lisbon, and the Atlantic Coast. It was a strategic place in past centuries, and today it is still a main knot of Portugal's road and rail networks.Palmela is home to many multinational industrial plants like Volkswagen or Coca-Cola, and a significant number of foreign families live in the area. The local radio often broadcasts in Ukrainian.Palmela's traditional products are the wine, which has achieved international awards in several festivals like Bordeaux's, and the queijo de Azeitão (Azeitão's cheese), also very appreciated. There are several festivals dedicated to these products, being the most famous the Festa das Vindimas (Vines' Festival) and the Festival do Queijo, Pão e Vinho (Festival of Cheese, Bread and Wine).Palmela is the birthplace of the Portuguese explorer Hermenegildo Capelo and, as a curiosity, where some famous individuals such as Hans Christian Andersen were briefly hosted.Recreation:Restaurant, Pets Allowed, 24-hour Front Desk, Garden, Non-smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Free Parking, Elevator, Luggage StorageOutdoor Swimming PoolMeeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Fax/PhotocopyingRooms:This pleasant complex offers 38 studios (two for handicapped persons). All the apartments are equipped with kitchenette, cable TV, IDD telephone, high-speed data port, safe, air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with hair dryer.
