What's New
July 26, 2010
Conference in Sintra on 27th-29th October. Please print, complete and return the
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Jun 30, 2010
Conference Programme has been updated and more details are available for further reading on:
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May 02, 2010
PBI 2010 - Sintra. See promotional video.[+]
Mar 30, 2010
The PBI Steering Committee meeting was held in Lisbon on 26th March, at the head office of RTP. [+]
January 8, 2010
Opening Speech by Shigeo Fukuchi, NHK President, at the PBI 2009 Conference held in Kyoto. [+]
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Venue selected for major international Conferences, Hotel Penha Longa Spa & Golf Resort is an up to date facility which offers beautiful gardens and a breathtaking surrounding landscape. Walk in the footsteps of royalty along the attractive Unesco World Heritage site of Sintra. Penha Longa Hotel and Golf Resort traces its origins back to the 14th century, includes a landmark monastery that was built on its ground and had been a frequent retreat of Portuguese royal and foreign dignitaries. A graceful palazzo-style estate set amongst the spectacular rolling hills, lush gardens, and clear lakes of the southern Sintra mountains.
Situated on a national nature reserve just minutes from trendy Cascais, cool Estoril, romantic Sintra and historic Lisbon, Penha Longa is at once a rare blend of authentic European charm and modern accessibility. Penha Longa, meaning “Long Rock” is long on history and natural beauty. Friar Vasco Martins chose to build his monastery here in 1355, and the palace at Penha Longa became a favorite retreat for the Portuguese royal family in the 16th and 17th centuries. During this period many beautiful adornments, some of which remain to this day, were erected, including fountains, gardens, and water mills. Today, Penha Longa stands as a timeless link to five centuries of grand Portuguese estate luxury. Its tranquility, natural beauty and plethora of outdoor activities makes this one of Europe’s most attractive and exclusive retreats.