The Vila Galé hotel group announced a new tourism project at the Castle of Curutêlo, in Ponte de Lima. With an investment of €20 million, the project is set to open to the public in 2025.
The project, developed in partnership with entrepreneur António Parente from the Madre group, aims to create a hotel, wine tourism, and the production of green wines. The “Vila Galé Collection Paço do Curutêlo” will be a unit with 69 rooms, outdoor pools for adults and children, a spa and wellness center, an event hall for 600 people, two restaurants, a library, a chapel, and a museum space dedicated to the history of the site, in addition to a winery and vineyard.
The total area of the tourism project covers 57 hectares and is scheduled to open in April 2025. The first wine produced on the property will be launched later this year, on April 25.
The Castle of Curutêlo, also known as the Castle of Corutêlo and the Palace of Curutêlo, is located in the parish of Ardegão, Freixo, and Mato, in Ponte de Lima. It was acquired in 2022 by the Vila Galé group.
The group stated that the construction of the hotel will be the main source of creating 42 direct jobs in the region.
With this new venture, Ponte de Lima will gain a unique tourist attraction that combines history, culture, wine tourism, and nature. The project promises to attract local and international visitors, also boosting the region’s economy.
The Vila Galé hotel group thus reinforces its commitment to tourism development and the preservation of cultural heritage in Portugal. The rehabilitation of the Castle of Curutêlo will offer guests a differentiated experience, full of charm and authenticity.
FAQ of the Castle of Curutêlo Tourism Project
1. What is the Castle of Curutêlo tourism project?
The Castle of Curutêlo tourism project is an initiative by the Vila Galé hotel group in partnership with entrepreneur António Parente from the Madre group. It aims to create a hotel, wine tourism, and the production of green wines.
2. What are the main features of the “Vila Galé Collection Paço do Curutêlo”?
The “Vila Galé Collection Paço do Curutêlo” will be a hotel unit with 69 rooms, outdoor pools for adults and children, a spa and wellness center, an event hall for 600 people, two restaurants, a library, a chapel, and a museum space dedicated to the history of the site. It will also include a winery and a vineyard.
3. When is the project expected to open to the public?
The project is scheduled to open to the public in April 2025.
4. What is the Castle of Curutêlo?
The Castle of Curutêlo, also known as the Castle of Corutêlo and the Palace of Curutêlo, is a castle located in the parish of Ardegão, Freixo, and Mato, in Ponte de Lima. The Vila Galé group acquired the castle in 2022.
5. How many jobs will be created with the construction of the hotel?
The construction of the hotel will be responsible for creating 42 direct jobs in the region.
6. How will this tourism project benefit tourism and the economy of the Ponte de Lima region?
With this initiative, Ponte de Lima will gain a unique tourist attraction that combines history, culture, wine tourism, and nature. The project promises to attract local and international visitors, also boosting the region’s economy.
7. What is the Vila Galé group’s commitment to tourism development in Portugal?
The Vila Galé group demonstrates its commitment to tourism development and the preservation of cultural heritage in Portugal through this project. The rehabilitation of the Castle of Curutêlo will offer guests a differentiated experience, full of charm and authenticity.
Definitions:
– Wine tourism: is a form of tourism that involves visiting wineries, vineyards, and participating in activities related to the production and tasting of wines.
– Green wine: is a type of wine produced in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde in Portugal. It is known for its freshness, lightness, and acidity.
– Wine tourism: is a form of tourism that involves visiting wine regions, tasting wines, gastronomic experiences, and activities related to the world of wine.
Related links:
– Vila Galé Hotel Group Website