The Bishop Martins-Manso will have added the chapel to the original building, in honour of the Holy Mary, in the second half of 18th century.
Solar dos Marcos is a classified 4-star Real Inn with 9 rooms (1 room adapted for handicapped persons), 1 suite, 1 extensible restaurant for up to 140 people, 1 bar, 1 multi-functional hall with 40 places, a private covered garage for 13 cars, a private chapel and garden with a swimming pool.
The building has been also classified as Excellent Architectural Value by the Portuguese General Directorate of Tourism.General: Free Parking, Pets Allowed, Bar, Garden, Terrace, Non Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Family Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproof Rooms, Chapel/Shrine, Heating, Gay Friendly, Breakfast Buffet. Solar dos Marcos is located inside of the Nature Park of the International Douro (Arribas of Douro), which is ca. 10 minutes away from the Douro river and the border with Spain, and it is an obligatory stop-point to stay at ease and enjoy this unique region, which preserves its nature treasures and ancestral traditions, and is populated by friendly people. The Solar dos Marcos farm home is a 18th century building located in Bemposta, a village not far from the Spanish border. Surrounded by the Arribes del Duero Natural Park, the venue is perfect for those who seek relax and practise contact with nature activities. On-site facilities include an Internet Point, garden, swimming pool, laundry service, reception staffed from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., an entertainment program, a meeting room for up to 30 people and banquet services for a maximum of 120 people on request, a restaurant and a bar. For the most spiritual guests, a private chapel honouring Holy Mary is located on the farm home grounds.
|
