Portugal Transforms a Medieval Castle To Treat Honeymooners Like Royalty

In transformed Alcacer do Sal castle the supremely historical Dom Afonso II Pousada reigns over the Sado River, running between vast green valleys. Within the medieval castle are 5000 years of history. Its 'royal guests' behold a spectrum of important cultural remains -- Phoenician, Arab, even Roman.

Dom Afonso's proximity to Portugal's capital city of Lisbon all it has to explore and enjoy, makes this royal hotel is an ideal travel location from which to launch every sort vacation imaginable -- from romantic weddings, receptions and honeymoons to backpacking through Europe and everything in between.

As is the every pousada's tradition, Dom Afonso's skilled chefs prepare Portuguese regional specialties in a romantic wining and dining setting. The menu suggests mussel soup appetizer, mackerel shad on a skewer with sauté bread or roast leg of pork with stuffed potatoes, and Araceli Convent cake.

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