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Sleeping
Ó Meu Amor
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 258 406 513;
www.omeuamor.com
;
Rua do Poço 19; s/d €25/45; )
Top choice in town right in
the historic centre, this new hideaway in a rambling town house full of nooks and crannies
has nine adorable rooms with shared bathrooms. Each has a theme - such as India and
Africa rooms in the attic - and some have tiny balconies with rooftop and mountain
views. Guests can use the kitchen and cosy living room.
O Laranjeira
( 258 822 258;
www.olaranjeira.com
; Rua Manuel Espregueira 24; s/d €40/50; )
This bright town
house is a fantastic choice in the old centre, a cosy family-run spot with seven small but
soulful rooms, each with a theme and some with patios. There's an attractive restaurant on
the ground floor, where guests enjoy discounted meals.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Hotel Jardim
HOTEL
$
( 258 828 915;
www.residencialjardim.com.sapo.pt
; Largo 5 de Outubro 68; s/d €40/55; )
In a
stately 19th-century town house, this quirky place has spacious rooms with wooden
floors, stone-framed French windows overlooking the historic centre or the river, and size-
able bathrooms. Nab one of the lighter rooms on the top floors, for better views.
Pousada da Juventude
( 258 800 260;
www.pousadasjuventude.pt
;
Rua da Lima; dm €13, d with private bathroom/shared €34/28;
)
This Carrilho Graça- designed hostel overlooks the marina 1km from the centre. The
exterior may need a paint job, but the interiors are swanky, with black concrete floors and
chic marble baths. Four-bed dorms have lockers.
HOSTEL
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Orbitur
( 258 322 167;
www.orbitur.com
;
Praia do Cabedelo; per site/person €21.60/6.40; Apr-Sep; )
Nestled on the inland side of lovely sand dunes, this shady site is within walking distance
of the ferry pier, and has two- to six-person bungalows (€92 to €127). It heaves with holi-
daymakers in summer, and is a two-minute walk to the sea.
CAMPGROUND
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