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and their friendly dog Star have an excellent attitude and offer great advice on anything
from biking routes to nightlife.
Orbitur Gala
( 233 431 492;
www.orbitur.pt
; Praia de Gala; sites per adult/child/tent/car €6.40/3.20/8.40/5.90; )
The
best of the local campgrounds, this flat, shady spot is next to a great beach. It's south of
Foz do Mondego and 1km from the nearest bus stop. Bungalows cost €92 for two in high
season, half that outside summer.
CAMPGROUND
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Residencial Aviz
GUESTHOUSE
€€
( 233 422 635;
www.residencialaviz.pt.to
;
Rua Dr A Lopes Guimarães 16; s/d €50/65; )
Run by a
charming, well-travelled couple, this squeaky-clean guest house two blocks from the
beach has lovely wood floors, high ceilings and some nice period details. Reserve ahead
in summer. It halves in price in the low- season .
Lazza Hotel
( 233 425 105;
www.lazzahotel.com
; Travessa Nova 2; s/d €70/85; )
A short block from the
beach, this modernised hotel has a great position that's also right by the main nightlife
zone. Rooms are typical of this type of refit, with minimalist decor and modish whites,
greys, browns and blacks. Breakfast is a little extra.
HOTEL
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Hotel Wellington
( 233 426 767;
www.lupahoteis.com
;
Rua Dr Calado 25; s/d/ste €75/85/120; )
Near the beach
and casino action, this comfortable hotel is right in the heart of things and offers immacu-
late rooms with huge beds, minibars and writing desks, along with off-street parking
nearby (€7 per night).
HOTEL
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Sweet Atlantic Hotel
( 233 408 900;
www.sweethotels.pt
; Av 25 de Abril 21; r not incl breakfast €124; )
Rising over
the beachfront promenade, this excellent modern hotel contrasts chocolatey and dark
cherry colours with the bright magnificence of the strand-and-sea views from its comfort-
HOTEL
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