
	Ofir Hotel - Portugal

Ofir

North of Porto

Hotel Ofir is a four star Hotel, ideally located directly on a long sandy beach, with a protected landscape are surrounding the mouth of the river Cávado. The Hotel consists of 191 rooms and suites, all of which are equipped with a complete bathroom, air conditioning, Satellite TV, direct dial phone, Minibar and balcony.

Food - The Restaurant reveals a spectacular panoramic view over the beach and Atlantic Ocean , where one can enjoy a classic sunset dinner setting. During the day, in the Summer, a Snack-Bar supports the swimming pool, serving lunch and a wide selection of light meals and drinks.

Grounds - The Hotels spacious lawns and decorative gardens are backed by fragment Pine woods and Sand dunes which lead to 3 Km stretch of sandy beach. Within the gardens are two Tennis Courts, Outdoor Swimming Pool, separate children’s pool, Putting-green and Children’s Play Park.

Spacious public areas include Lobby Bar, TV / Games Room, Table Tennis, Ten-Pin Bowling, Poole and other activities enhance the stay of any visitor. Congress and Conference Rooms with full equipment support provided, cater up to 350 capacity.

Entertainmnet - Fado Nights, Folklores, Live Music and a complete Animation programme ideal for adults and children alike. There is also a seasonal entertainment programme to provide some variation for guests. The nearest nightclub and the closest links to the public transport can be found within 1 km of the hotel.

Facilites - There is a swimming pool with a children's pool in the hotel grounds as well as a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. Further facilities include a gym and sports options include table tennis, tennis, billiards, golf (putting green) and bowling (some of which incur an additional fee).

Sports - Two Golf courses nearby: one with 9 holes and another 18 holes Championship. Super fresh & sea water fishing locations and other nautical activities are all close by. Thus the Hotel Ofir acts as the perfect base from which to discover the many interesting facets of Northern Portugal .

Location - This hotel lies on a headland between the river and the sea close to the city centre. The nearest beach is just a stone's throw away and countless shops, bars and restaurants are to be found in the vicinity (all less than 500 m away). The airport is situated around 35 km from the hotel. Driving time car / bus from OFIR to the principal touristic places / towns of the North

Pachá	15 Min. Walking from the Hotel – modern stylish Night-club – Open weekends (August daily)
Esposende .	5 Min. A quiet town on the north bank of the Cávado river – Gymnasium with indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzi, etc. where Hotel guests have special discount.
Barcelos	20 Min. The largest open air weekly market (Feira) of Portugal with handicraft, pottery, ling, lace and embroidery. Also home of the Cock (National Emblem of Portugal), at Thursday.
Póvoa de Varzim	15 Min. Up market beach town – Casino – Night life – Gold and Silver Shops – Fishing Port
Vila do Conde	20 Min. Small worldly old town with a popular weekly market, at Friday
Countryhouse “Santoinho”	25 Min A colourful carnival of folklore, music, dance and traditions.
Braga	30 Min. Historic / monumental catholic city (Portuguese Rome) – Bom Jesus Sanctuary (important pilgrimage place) – Cathedral – Gardens – Shops- Fountains
Viana do Castelo	30 Min. Capital of folklore in Portugal – Handicrafts Shops – Basilica of Santa Luzia – Lima river
Ponte de Lima	35 Min. Colonial arquitecture village – Famous “Vinho Verde” centre – Roman bridge – Lima river – Golf course w/ 18 holes 20% discount hotel guests
Porto	40 Min. – (acess by IC1) Monumental historic city – Shops – Port Wine cellars – Cruises in Douro river
Peneda Gerês Mountain	45 Min. Portuguese biggest National Park “ Europe last Wilderness” – Mountain. Rivers – Streams – Waterfalls – Sportless Tracks
Guimarães	50 Min. Historic Town – Castle birthplace of Portugal – Duques Place
Douro Valley	100 Min. Microclimate Port wine growing region of steep terraced hill slopes – The oldest demarcated wine growing region of the world.
Fátima	150 Min. The world Altar – The most important pilgrimage village of Portugal – Virgen Mary Cathedral
Oporto International Airport	30 Min. (acess by IC1)
Estela Golf Club	10 Min. 18 holes, the most challenging Portuguese Golf course, close to the beach and over sand dunes.
Golf Club Quinta da Barca	5 Min. 9 holes – 20% discount for Hotel guests
Vigo ( Spain )	60 Min. Modern town – Shops
Santiago de Compostela ( Spain )	150 Min . “Legendary city of stone” – One of the three existing Holy cities in the world. – St. James Apostle tomb / Pilgrimage place – Cathedral – Incense swinging – Architecture – Shops.