Cape Haven Captures Vivid Intensity of Portugal's Untamed Coast

Santa Clara a Velha Pousada basks near the untamed beaches of Cape St. Vicente's coast, surrounded by a majestic mountain landscape and guarded by Portugal's Santa Clara dam. The breathtaking views cause honeymooners to linger by the pool after a day of adventure. Travel the scenic countryside on horseback, four-wheel drives, or bicycle; and take a motorboat or rowboat cruise of the river. In Santa Clara, explore the dam and investigate the Roman bridge and the Roman ruins. Beach windsurfing, and river canoeing give guests a sporting chance, while lovers of leisure enjoy intimate countryside walks with a guide or blissfully idle days of fishing.

A romantic late evening menu features the regional specialty Alentejo tomato soup appetizer followed by dam bass stew or wild boar stew with baked potatoes and vegetables. Rice pudding is served with coffee or a Portuguese port for desert.

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