In 2007, Santos & Marçal expanded its activity to the city of Abrantes with the acquisition of Quinta d’Oliveiras, in the Alferrarede area. Besides their own spaces, the group also provides catering services in other spaces, having a license to that end. Gastronomy is one of the main driving forces of this group, considered as one of the main ambassadors of the municipality of Sertã. Besides the well appreciated Maranho and Bucho Recheado (Stuffed Pork Belly), the star of the company is the “Sopa de Peixe da Dona Helena” (Fish Soup of Mrs. Helena), so named in memory of its creator: “There are many people who drive many miles to come to our restaurants just to eat this soup,” says Elsa Marçal. Regarding the success of the Santos & Marçal group, she believes that it is the result of “the strong technical and leadership capacity, the material and human resources available and the market orientation outside the corporate headquarters.” As for the future, the goals are set: “We want to be considered the best hotel in the central area of Portugal.” LIVE EACH MOMENT At Convento da Sertã Hotel you will be amazed by every little corner, both in pleasure or business, counting with a team that will fully support you. There are meeting rooms, space for events, outdoor swimming pool, bar, access for people with reduced mobility, private parking and restaurants nearby, without forgetting its location in a dazzling landscape. Whether on business or on holiday, alone or with your family, Convento da
Sertã Hotel ensures you an excellent stay. Now that you already feel like discovering this space full of history and comfort, begin by choosing one of the 25 bedrooms available: Prestige, Premium, Historical and Standard; all equipped with air conditioned and LCD cable TV, free of charge internet, HDMI, USB and audio connections, telephone, safe, hair dryer, vanity mirror and minibar (on request). Then you have to define your agenda choosing between the discovery of the region, gastronomy and relaxation at the Health Club. The region has much to offer, ranging from playgrounds for the little ones and exceptional areas for the practice of water sports, hiking and biking trails, even museums and local markets full of colours. The municipality of Sertã has a rich historical and architectural heritage. The main attractions are the Seminary of the Missions, the Chapel of Our Lady of Remedies (where in August the largest pilgrimage of the region takes place), the Mother Church, the dams of Cabril and Bouçã and the Santa Maria Madalena Mountain with its chapel. Discover the Cliffs of São Simão, Lake Trízio, the Philippine bridge of Pedrógão Pequeno and the Zêzere Valley, the Ursa Valley or any of the many river beaches of the region. Be enchanted by the wonderful views you can get from the several viewpoints and fall madly in love for this are this area of Portugal. And then to relax you have the Health Club at your disposal, open from 10:00
AM to 8:00 PM, and offers a range of high quality massages, beauty treatments and therapies. And to “feed” the body, start the day with a fantastic buffet breakfast that includes regional bread, traditional cheese, jams and homemade sweets and a selection of the best fruit. Then enjoy some dishes of the region in one of the restaurants belonging to the group, Ponte Velha and Santo Amaro, where you can taste the traditional Maranhos or Bucho recheado or enjoy the famous Sopa de Peixe da Dona Helena. Be tempted by the Cartuchinhos de Cernache do Bonjardim or by the Tigelada Beirã pastries. HOW TO GET THERE Located in a beautiful place, but still little know, in central Portugal, Convento da Sertã Hotel lies near large cities, 1h50m away from Lisbon and Porto and only 45 minutes away from Coimbra and Tomar. Sertã is located south of IC8, a road that connects directly with some of the main national roads: A1, A13 and A23. There is also a bus station and the nearest train stations are located in the cities of Pombal, Tomar and Entroncamento.
CONVENTO DA SERTÃ HOTEL Alameda da Carvalha 6100-730 Sertã > Portugal T. +351 274 608 493 geral@conventodasertahotel.pt www.conventodasertahotel.pt GPS: Lat: 39º 48’ 03’’ | Lon: - 08º 06’ 02’’
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