Axis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel, Esposende, Portugal

AXIS Ofir is a four star Hotel, ideally located directly on a long sandy beach, with a protected landscape are surrounding the mouth of the river Cávado.

The Hotel consists of 191 rooms and suites, all of which are equipped with a complete bathroom, air conditioning, Satellite TV, direct dial phone, Minibar and balcony.

The Restaurant reveals a spectacular panoramic view over the beach and Atlantic Ocean, where one can enjoy a classic sunset dinner setting.

During the day, in the summer, a Snack-Bar supports the swimming pool, serving lunch and a wide selection of light meals and drinks.

The Hotels spacious lawns and decorative gardens are backed by fragment Pine woods and Sand dunes which lead to 3 Km stretch of sandy beach. Within the gardens are two Tennis Courts, Outdoor Swimming Pool, separate children’s pool, Putting-green and Children’s Play Park.

Spacious public areas, Lobby Bar, TV / Games Room, Table Tennis, Ten-Pin Bowling, Poole and other activities enhance the stay of any visitor. Congress and Conference Rooms with full equipment support provided, cater up to 350 capacities

Fado Nights, Folklores, Live Music and a complete Animation programme ideal for adults and children alike.

All the above prove that the Axis Ofir is a quality product and a first class destination from which to launch a new programme.

Two Golf courses nearby: one with 9 holes and another 18 holes Championship. Super fresh & sea water fishing locations and other nautical activities are all close by.

Hereby the Axis Ofir acts as the perfect base from which to discover the many interesting facets of Northern Portugal.

Pachá 15 Min. Walking from the Hotel – modern stylish Night-club – Open weekends (August daily)

Esposende . 5 Min. A quiet town on the north bank of the Cávado river – Gymnasium with indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzi, etc. where Hotel guests have special discount.

Barcelos 20 Min. The largest open air weekly market (Feira) of Portugal with handicraft, pottery, ling, lace and embroidery. Also home of the Cock (National Emblem of Portugal), at Thursday.

Póvoa de Varzim 15 Min. Up market beach town – Casino – Night life – Gold and Silver Shops – Fishing Port

Vila do Conde 20 Min. Small worldly old town with a popular weekly market, at Friday

Countryhouse “Santoinho” 25 Min A colourful carnival of folklore, music, dance and traditions.

Braga 30 Min. Historic / monumental catholic city (Portuguese Rome) – Bom Jesus Sanctuary (important pilgrimage place) – Cathedral – Gardens – Shops- Fountains

Viana do Castelo 30 Min. Capital of folklore in Portugal – Handicrafts Shops – Basilica of Santa Luzia – Lima river

Ponte de Lima 35 Min. Colonial arquitecture village – Famous “Vinho Verde” centre – Roman bridge – Lima river – Golf course w/ 18 holes 20% discount hotel guests

Oporto 40 Min. – (acess by IC1) Monumental historic city – Shops – Port Wine cellars – Cruises in Douro river

Peneda Gerês Mountain 45 Min. Portuguese biggest National Park “Europe last Wilderness” – Mountain. Rivers – Streams – Waterfalls – Sportless Tracks

Guimarães 50 Min. Historic Town – Castle birthplace of Portugal – Duques Place

Douro Valley 100 Min. Microclimate Port wine growing region of steep terraced hill slopes – The oldest demarcated wine growing region of the world.

Fátima 150 Min. The world Altar – The most important pilgrimage village of Portugal – Virgen Mary Cathedral

Oporto International Airport 30 Min. (acess by IC1)

Estela Golf Club 10 Min. 18 holes, the most challenging Portuguese Golf course, close to the beach and over sand dunes.

Golf Club Quinta da Barca 5 Min. 9 holes – 20% discount for Hotel guests