Pestana Group known for being the largest tourism and leisure group in Portugal that was established in 1965 by Jose Pestana and his brother Manual Pestana. The Pestana Group started with a hotel that was completed in 1972 and later expanded to include other establishments like resorts, monuments and historic hotels, holiday ownership, travel, golf and real estate. These fall under three brands namely Pestana Hotels and Resorts, Pestana Pousadas de Portugal, and Pestana Collection Hotels.

The services and facilities offered by the Pestana Group is based on their slogan “The Time of Your Life,” which ensures the feeling of home far from home when you are under their care. Today, the Pestana Group’s properties can be enjoyed in 15 countries: Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Cuba, Portugal, United Kingdom, Morocco, Cape Verde, Mozambique, S. Tomé & Principe, Spain, South Africa

Enjoying more than four decades of success, the Pestana Group has proven its quality and excellent service in tourism and leisure activities securing the first spot among the hotel groups in Portugal. The Pestana Group has established itself at among the best locations around the world, and has been dedicated in conserving the Portuguese culture and heritage in its hotels and other establishments.