Public Presentation of Rainha Golf & Spa project

Public Presentation of Rainha Golf & Spa project

The detailed plan for the Atlantic Road, which will allow the Rainha Golf & Spa Resort to happen, will be presented to the public in the parishes of Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro next week.

 

The presentation sessions will happen on the:

- Community Centre of Foz do Arelho - Thrusday, 24th of March - 9 pm

- Community Centre of Serra do Bouro - Monday, 28th of March - 9 pm

 

The sessions are public so anyone can assist and get more details on the project.

 

With kindest regards,

 

Richard W. Gomes

Managing Director

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New Golf Course in Foz do Arelho - Rainha Golf

New Golf Course in the Silver Coast, located in Foz do Arelho - Rainha Golf & Spa

We are proud to announce that, after many years to gather all necessary land, the investors finally presented the plan for the new Golf Course set to be built in the parishes of Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro.

The Atlantic Road Detailed Plan, which covers an area of 275 hectares, is a document which is now in public discussion intended to allow the construction of a tourist area, which includes a 5 Start hotel, a golf course, spa, resorts and tourist apartments.

The hotel will have 120 rooms and is provided for a maximum of 1,022 housing units, between houses and apartments for a total of 3,553 tourist beds.

This is the only tourist zone under the Municipal Director Plan (PDM) for the council of Caldas da Rainha.

Aimed at a moderate to high economic segment, this project will contribute to the establishment of population and the constant presence of tourists, contributing to job creation, also benefiting the local economy.
In preparing this plan, the Plural - Urban Planning, Regional and Transport, Unipessoal Ltd., also wished that there was a strong environmental and landscape conservation in which it operates, fostering a harmonious integration. Thus, about 58% of the total area of the plan (covering 158 hectares) is allocated to the ecological structure, ie, not built.
The overall index for the proposed construction area of the plan is low (0.076) when compared with other joint national tour.

Plans to build a golf course 18 holes that have a level of "championship", written by a British designer of golf.

The field is assumed as a single circuit, taking advantage of views and being visible from outside, including the Atlantic Road.

In certain areas, the golf course allows long range views over the countryside, the Atlantic coast and Lagoa de Óbidos. There are also plans to construct a building for a golf club.

The road network inside the plan takes advantage, where possible, existing paths, we propose a network of footpaths and cycle paths. The aim is that the project may have an impact "very positive in the areas surrounding the municipality of Caldas, the demand that will generate the level of trade and catering," describes the company which carried out the plan.

This project represents a total investment of 300 million euros, which will help to generate 380 direct jobs and 750 indirect jobs.

The plan, which began to be drawn up in 2006, provides a distribution mechanism for capacity building and cost allocation that ensures equal treatment of all owners in proportion to the area from their land, regardless of their location.

After the public discussion it will have to be approved by the council of Caldas da Rainha, until the end of April 2011.

Adapted from a portuguese article from the "Gazeta das Caldas" newspaper

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Chocolate Festival in Óbidos Silver Coast 2011

Óbidos Internacional Chocolate Festival - 17th of March until the 3rd of April 2011

Chocolate, a magic work that in Óbidos assumes a very special meaning!

The International Chocolate Festival of Óbidos, since the first edition is the biggest event organized by the council.

Every year about 200 thousand visitors, come over to the Festival which has make the council effort in raising the quality of the event year after year. More space, more activities, more chocolate scultures... but the same magic!

Hours of the Event: From Thursday to Friday: from 3 pm to 11 pm

                               Saturdays from 10 am to 11 pm

                               Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm

Ticket Prices:

Adult (from 12 years old) - 7 Eur.

Children (starting from 6 to 11 years old) - 5 Eur.

Free admitance to Óbidos residents

Training Chocolate Sessions - 7,5 Eur.
Chocolate House for Children - 5 Eur.

 

You can see videos of the event here:  www.obidos.tv!

Richard W. Gomes

Managing Director

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Chocolate Festival in Óbidos Silver Coast 2011

Óbidos Internacional Chocolate Festival - 17th of March until the 3rd of April 2011

Chocolate, a magic work that in Óbidos assumes a very special meaning!

The International Chocolate Festival of Óbidos, since the first edition is the biggest event organized by the council.

Every year about 200 thousand visitors, come over to the Festival which has make the council effort in raising the quality of the event year after year. More space, more activities, more chocolate scultures... but the same magic!

Hours of the Event: From Thursday to Friday: from 3 pm to 11 pm

                               Saturdays from 10 am to 11 pm

                               Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm

Ticket Prices:

Adult (from 12 years old) - 7 Eur.

Children (starting from 6 to 11 years old) - 5 Eur.

Free admitance to Óbidos residents

Training Chocolate Sessions - 7,5 Eur.
Chocolate House for Children - 5 Eur.

 

You can see videos of the event here:  www.obidos.tv!

Richard W. Gomes

Managing Director

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TOPcasas - Silver Coast Estate Agents - AMI 6305
Cell phone: + 351 964 28 28 22 - Office + 351 262 183 332
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Sana Silver Coast Hotel Caldas da Rainha

SANA Hotel Group just announced that has purchased the Hotel Lisbonense in Caldas da Rainha. The new unit will be opening in the around May / June this year and will be under a 4 stars rank.

 

The amount of the deal was not announced, but the Hotel builder had previously required 6 millions euros for the building. The Hotel has 80 bedrooms & 8 suites, Restaurant, Bar e Coffee Shop.

 

It will operate under the name Sana Silver Coast - Excellence Concept Hotel. From the former Hotel Lisbonense nothings remains more than 3 of the outside walls, during many years this Hotel was a reference in the country, as King D. Carlos I used to stay here when he had SPA activities in the city of Caldas.

 

Despite the tradition the new owner decided to the change the name to SANA Silver Coast, based on the international success of the name Silver Coast.

The recontruction of the Hotel Lisbonense was a compensation to the city, required by the council of Caldas da Rainha, to allow the building of the Shopping Centre - VIVACI which is located just a few metres away.

 

TOPcasas Silver Coast Estate Agents is proud to finally have a quality hotel in the city of Caldas which will allow us to use it to accomodate our clients upon inspection visits to the area.

Richard W. Gomes

Managing Director

 

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News tasks sorted on our website and blog

Hi again,

After the busy season that the end of a year and start of another brings we finally had the chance to make some adjustments that we were looking to do for some time.

These are the things we have been up to, some already implemented and others still to come:

- Refurbished the design of our blog at: http://silver-coast-news.blogspot.com/

- Tuned up our website at www.topcasas.co.uk with new user tools (check at the bottom of the website);

- Refurbishing of our office entrance hall (Feb/2011)

- New decor to the front of our office (hopefully until end of Mar/2011);

- In March we expect to come out with a full new version of our website

So as you can see we are always here for you!

We appreciate any comments to our improvements.

Richard W. Gomes

Managing Director

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New feature on our website

Hi!

We just added a new feature to our website.

It is a social media network toolbar.

At the bottom of the page will appear a toolbar that will allow users of our website to intereact with Facebook / Twitter / Youtube.

You will also be able to relax a play a game.

We also updated our Youtube channel adding more of favourite videos, about Portugal.

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The Top 10 Places to Buy in 2011

The Top 10 Places to Buy in 2011

At last, the definitive guide to the ten best places to buy a holiday home in 2011 has arrived. We've scoured the planet, researching standards of living and property options to give you the information you need to make your decision. The usual favourites are still there, but are this year complimentent by a couple of surprise new entries to the list too - will your dream destination measure up?

Once again, Spain tops the list with hundreds of our readers and exhibition visitors telling us why they choose the land of sunshine and siestas to buy their hoiday homes. 

Unsurprisingly France came a close second with Brits still flocking across the channel to buy their second homes. We  look at some different options and learn what mortgage options are currently available.

Followed up by Portugal, Italy, Florida, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus, the top ten appears to be the usual line up of old favourites, but this year new entries Malta and Egypt completed the line up of top destinations.

Find out why...

1 . SPAIN
2010 position 1

Once again, Spain remains the most popular destination for Brits to buy abroad and therefore tops our chart of the best places to buy abroad in 2011. After all, it has all the right ingredients – excellent access from the UK, sun, sea, culture and infrastructure. With repossessed properties and distressed sales hitting the market, the home of the Costas, Balearic and Canary Islands still has some great deals for the diligent buyer. Huge discounts on holiday homes mean there’s a multitude of destinations and property options on offer. We highlight where to find the best deals and meet the British couple for who 2010’s infamous ash cloud meant they missed out on a property in Murcia only to return later to find a better deal. We show you some properties on offer in this region with golf-resort apartments from €90K. 

2 . FRANCE
2010 position 3
From the chic, sunny south to the lush, rural north, France’s appeal lies in its rich culture and gastronomy, its diverse landscape and excellent accessibility from the UK. Ever popular as a place to move to permanently as much as somewhere to own a second home, it will always be a favourite among overseas property buyers. We show you homes here from only £67K.

3 . PORTUGAL
2010 position 4
The Algarve, both east and west, and the Silver Coast have some idyllic unspoilt spots for second homes, thanks to the country’s conservational approach to tourist developments. And compared to other countries, in particular its next-door neighbour, property prices have remained relatively buoyant. While golf is one of Portugal’s major draws, we reveal how friendly-family beach resorts are just as appealing and ensure a strong rental market. We show you how you could own a slice of a luxury designer apartment from just £112K.

4 . ITALY
2010 position 6
Character homes, great scenery and culture, and irresistible food and wine are what first brought British property-hunters to Tuscany and the northern Lakes. But we’re now waking up to the fact that these are qualities that can be enjoyed throughout the whole of the country, including the central region of Abruzzo and Puglia and Calabria in the south. We look at the costs of buying and owning a charming two-bedroom two-bathroom trullo in Puglia.

5 . FLORIDA
2010 position 2
The combination of theme parks, golden beaches and a fun-packed lifestyle becomes even more attractive when property prices in much of the Sunshine State are such good value. Plus, the year-round sunshine means a holiday home here can make you a tidy sum in rentals too. We look at the how you could land yourself a four-bed villa with a pool in Davenport for just £96k and meet Mark and Anne Irvine who are having a property built in a gated community on Florida’s west coast near Sarasota.

6 . TURKEY
2010 position 5
Hard to beat for value for money, Turkey’s popularity shows no signs of slowing. Whether you look along its Aegean or Mediterranean coastlines there are some fantastic options on offer. Being outside the Eurozone means it has become a magnet for holidaymakers looking for value during the recession, so the chances of some rental income are pretty good.

While estate agents report that prices have fallen slightly, the market hasn’t suffered like the rest of Europe, as foreign house-hunters have woken up to Turkey’s delights – and affordable prices. This growing demand has led to improved access, as airlines start to extend their services to Turkey. We show you homes with prices starting from a very affordable £23K.

7 . GREECE
2010 position 8
With dozens of islands to choose from, as well as an equally attractive mainland, properties here range from traditional stone villas in village locations to apartments in small complexes overlooking unspoilt fishing harbours. Our chosen buying opportunities start from a tempting £42K for those of you prepared to put some work into a property or a ready-renovated one-bed house on Crete for £51k.

8 . CYPRUS
2010 position 7 
Year-round sun, beautiful beaches and Brit-friendly resorts make the third largest holiday island in the Med an attractive second home destination. And the economic downturn has caused large price reductions in many developments – we show you homes in Paphos from £92K.

9 . MALTA
NEW ENTRY!!
Named after the local word for honey, the new sweet spot for British buyers is Malta. It comes recommended by our Queen and the scuba diving crowd for its laid-back and friendly atmosphere. Despite officially being the most crowded country in Europe, it’s still possible to find some quieter more rural properties on the sister islands of Gozo and Comino. We look at a luxury apartment in the pretty village of Mellieha in the north of the island and find out the cost of buying and owning it.

10 . EGYPT
NEW ENTRY!!
The good news for water sports fans continues with the addition of Egypt to the top ten best places to buy in 2011. There’s a raft of development still taking place along the Red Sea coast with off-plan apartments in Hurghada available from around £10k and options in Sharm-el-Sheik ranging from £100k - £200k, or for more well-heeled house-hunters El Gouna offers luxury custom-built villas around the £800k mark.

The January 2011 issue of A Place in the Sun magazine is on sale at all good newsagents.
 

Written by: A Place in the Sun Saturday, January 01, 2011

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