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( 214 861 309;
www.residencial-parsi.com
; Rua Afonso Sanches 8; d without breakfast €50-75; )
In a
crumbling, characterful building near the waterfront, Parsi's seven rooms have wood
floors set above a noisy Irish pub (light sleepers take note). The stuccoed front room
(€100) has sea views. It's intimate and friendly.
Agarre o Momento
( 214 064 532;
www.agarreomomento.com
;
Rua Joaquim Ereira 458; d €60; )
This welcoming
guesthouse in a peaceful residential neighbourhood has bright, airy rooms plus a garden,
shared kitchen and bike rental. Three rooms have en suite, while the other three share a
bathroom. It's a 15-minute walk (1.5km) north of the station, or a €4.50 taxi ride.
GUESTHOUSE
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Albatroz Bayside Villa
( 214 863 410;
www.albatrozhotels.com
; Rua Fernandes Tomás 1; d from €150; )
Facing the
bay, this place has just 11 individually decorated rooms - some flowery, some with orna-
mental fireplace. The best rooms sport terraces, Jacuzzi tubs and ocean views.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€€
Casa Vela
( 214 868 972;
www.casavelahotel.com
; Rua dos Bem Lembrados 17; d from €135; )
The
friendly Casa Vela has earned many admirers for its bright and attractive rooms set with
modern furnishings. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the lovely gardens and pool.
It's in a peaceful neighbourhood about a 10-minute walk to the old town centre.
GUESTHOUSE
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Casa da Pergola
( 214 840 040;
www.pergolahouse.pt
; Av Valbom 13; d €155)
An oasis of calm with a lush garden
and bougainvillea-draped facade, this century-old manor is a family heirloom. A marble
staircase sweeps up to six classically elegant rooms with stucco, dark-wood trappings and
sparkling bathrooms; several have garden-facing balconies. Relax in the antique-filled sit-
ting room or with a glass of complimentary port in the evening.
B&B
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Eating
You'll find a glut of restaurants with alfresco seating along pedestrianised Rua Frederico
Arouca and cobbled Largo Cidade de Vitória. For seafood and sunsets, make for the
ocean-facing restaurants in Guincho.
