Nestled In The Serra Do Açor Mountains, This Hotel Is Built Out Of Slate And Offers Panoramic Views Over The Historic Village Of Piodão. Inatel Has An Indoor Pool, Sauna, And A Spa Pool.A Satellite Tv And A Well-Stocked Minibar Are In Piodão’S Room. Each Comes Features A Contemporary Décor And Colourful Bedspreads. Toiletries And A Hairdryer Are In The En Suite Bathrooms. Free Wired Internet Is Available In Public Areas And Is Free Of Charge.A Freshly Prepared Buffet-Style Breakfast Is Available Daily. Room Service Is Also Available Throughout The Day.Guests Can Work Out In The Gym. They Can Also Play A Game Of Billiards In The Games Room Or Make Use Of The Free Internet Connection In The Lobby.The Centre Of Piodão Is Just 300 Metres From The Hotel And Features Several Churches And The Piodão Museum. Free Private Parking Is Available At Inatel Piodão.

Offering An Outdoor Pool, Casas Do Lupo Are Recovered Granite Houses Located In The Village Of Lapa Do Lobo, 8 Km From Nelas. Free Wifi Access Is Available In All Areas.Each Room Features Its Own Decoration And Theme. They Are Equipped With A Tv, Air Conditioning And A Minibar. A Private Bathroom Is Available In Each Accommodation.Every Morning Guests Can Enjoy The Most Varied Flavours From The Region Including Jams, Natural Orange Juice And Homemade Bread. In The Evening Enjoy A Gastronomical Experience With A Variety Of Cheeses And Sausages.Surrounded By Peace And Tranquillity, Casas Do Lupo Offers A Familiar Mood And The Opportunity To Visit The Interior Of Portugal. Serra Da Estrela Natural Park Is 30 Km Away And Viseu Is A 33-Minute Drive.

Villa Pampilhosa Hotel Is Surrounded By Hills And Nature. With Modern Design, It Features A Spa And An Indoor Pool, As Well As Free Wi-Fi Throughout. A Fitness Centre And A Restaurant Are Also Available.Featuring A Balcony Overlooking The Hills And The Village, Rooms At Villa Pampilhosa Are Decorated Mixing Wood, Glass, And Contemporary Furniture. They All Offer A Flat-Screen Satellite Tv, A Minibar, And A Modern Bathroom.Guests Can Start Their Day With A Rich Buffet Breakfast, And Taste Later The Cuisine Offered At The O Buke Restaurant. The Menu Is Based In A Modern Revision Of Local Specialities.The Area Offers A Variety Of Activities, Such As Mountain Biking, Hiking, Or Swimming In The Unhais River. After A Busy Day, Guests Can Enjoy The Sauna, Turkish Bath, And Hot Tub At Wellness Centre.The Santa Luzia Dam Is Located 17 Km Away, While The Town Of Coimbra Is 75 Km Away. The Hotel Is 196 Km From Porto, And 232 Km From Lisbon.

Escape To The Portuguese Countryside, At This Hotel With Views Of The Impressive Serra De Estrela. Take Part In Outdoor Activities And Enjoy The Space Of The Hotel'S Surroundings, And Its Views. Located In Caldas Da Felgueira, South Of Viseu, You Are Away From The City Noise And Bustle, But Close Enough To The Main Road If You Wish To Explore The Area By Car. Make The Most Of The Location And Go Walking Or Trekking, Visit The River Or Allow The Hotel To Organize Your Sporting And Cultural Trips. Return To A Fully Equipped Apartment, Where You Can Enjoy Your Own Space And Independence.

Quinta Do Crestelo Is A Complex Of Historic Granite Houses Decorated With Country-Style Charm. Its Natural Garden With Pool Borders On Meadows And Brooks Of Mountainous Serra Da Estrela Nature Park.The Apart-Hotel Offers Rustic Accommodation With A Kitchenette, Including Microwave And Refrigerator. All Apartments Are Air Conditioned And Fitted With Cable Tv And A Private Bathroom With Bath.Quinta’S Guests Can Enjoy A Workout In The Gym Or Jog Along The Garden Track. It Offers 3 Tennis Courts And Both An Indoor And Outdoor Swimming Pool. There Is Also Archery Equipment Available.Do Crestelo’S Public Areas Offer Free Wi-Fi And Include 2 Spacious Dining Rooms And Cosy Lounge Rooms With A Fireplace And A Billiard Table.Guests Can Explore The Natural Surroundings By Off-Road Bike Supplied By The Hotel Or On Horseback. Seia’S Historic Centre Is Just 2 Km From The Quinta And Free Private Parking Is Available.

Hotel Eurosol Seia Camelo Occupies A Prime Location In Seia’S City Centre. It Offers An Outdoor Pool With Sun Loungers.The Air-Conditioned Rooms Of Eurosol Seia Camelo Have Cable Tv And Private Bathrooms. Each Is Spacious And Fitted With Classic Furnishings.The On-Site Restaurant Serves Typical Portuguese Cuisine, A Tradition Dating Back To 1935. For In-Room Dining, Hotel Eurosol Seia Camelo Offers Room Service.The Property Is Part Of Serra Da Estrela Nature Reserve And Allows Guests To Explore The Picturesque Slopes Of The Surrounding Mountains. Within The Grounds, Children Can Enjoy The Playground And A Games Room.

Set In English-Style Gardens, The Charming Hotel Urgeirica Offers Individually Decorated Rooms And An Intimate Lounge Area With A Fireplace. It Also Offers An Outdoor Pool And A Tennis Court.Designed To Preserve Their Original Style, All Rooms Come With Elegant Wooden Furniture And Rich Fabrics. Each Room Is Air Conditioned And Has A Private Bathroom.Portuguese And International Cuisine Can Be Enjoyed At Urgeirica Hotel’S Restaurant. Guests Can Taste The Regional Cheese And Wine, Or Have A Cocktail At The Bar.Situated In Canas De Senhorim, The Hotel Is 20 Km From Viseu And The Serra Da Estrela Mountains. Portugal’S Coast And Beaches Can Be Reached Within 1 Hour And 20 Minutes By Car.

Housed In An 18Th-Century Palace With Views Of The Lousã Mountains, The Non-Smoking Palacio Da Lousa Boutique Hotel Impresses With Its Stunning Architecture And Decor. The Four-Story Non-Smoking Hotel Has 46 Rooms That Feature Satellite Tv, Minibars And Safes; Private Baths Are Equipped With Hairdryers, Makeup Mirrors And Complimentary Toiletries. When Free Time Hits, Explore The Hotel'S Beautiful Grounds And Manicured Gardens. In The Restaurant, Ornate Woodwork And A Spectacular Ceiling Set The Scene. Additional Amenities Include Meeting Space, Laundry Facilities And Complimentary Parking. The Lousã Train Station And The 14Th-Century Castelo De Arouce Are Less Than One Mile From The Hotel. It'S 14 Miles To Coimbra, Velha Cathedral And The Jardim Botanico. Porto International Airport Is 100 Miles North Of The Hotel.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Aguahotels Nelasparq Is Located In The Centre Of Nelas, Just A Short Drive From Serra Da Estrela Natural Park And Offers Guests Comfortable Accommodation With Free Wifi.Not Far From The City Of Viseu, Hotel Nelas Parq Is Great Base From Which To Explore The Region. Indulge In Regional Cuisine At The Restaurant Or Have Fun In The Hotel’S Games Room. After A Round Of Billiards, You Can Treat Yourself To A Refreshing Drink At The Bar.Thanks To On Site Meeting And Banquet Facilities, As Well As Internet Hotspots Available In All Public Areas, Nelasparq Is Also Ideal For Business Travellers. The Attentive Staff Is At Your Service All Day Long, Ensuring You A Relaxing Stay.

In The Covilhã Region, Luna Chalés De Montanha Is Situated In A Mountain Resort In The Heart Of Serra Da Estrela And Offers Panoramic Mountain Views.Featuring 2 Balconies Overlooking The Mountains, The Chalets Include 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, A Spacious Lounge And A Fully-Equipped Kitchenette.The On-Site Restaurant Serves Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Prepared With Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients. In Addition, Guests Have Access To The Nave Da Areia Restaurant, The Medieval Restaurant As Well As The Trenó Bar.Facilities On Site Include A Tennis Court, A Games Room, A Kids Club And The Cool Natura Boutique. Guests Of The Luna Chales De Montanha Have Special Conditions At The Ski Da Serra Da Estrela Where A Variety Of Winter Sports Are Practised.The Luna Chalés De Montanha - Serra Da Estrela Is Just A 10-Minute Drive From The Vodafone Ski Resort, Where Guests Can Enjoy A Range Of Winter Sports Including Skiing, Snowboarding And Sledding.

Located Just A 10-Minute Drive From Vodafone Ski Resort, The Luna Hotel Serra Da Estrela Provides A Ski School And Year-Round Outdoor Sporting Activities.Rooms At Luna Hotel Serra Da Estrela Are Decorated With Wooden Floors And Ceilings, Classic Furnishings And Creamy Fabrics. They Are All Equipped With Flat-Screen Tvs, A Work Desk And Include En Suite Bathrooms.Specialities From The Covilhã Area Are Served Daily At The In House Medieval Restaurant, While The Lobby Bar Offers Regional Wine And Local Spirits. Guests With Children Will Appreciate Babysitting Services And Playgrounds.Horse Riding And Hiking Are Possible Within The Natural Surroundings Of The Serra Da Estrela Natural Park.

Set In The Bussaco National Forest, This 5-Star Hotel Is Housed In The Hunting Palace Of The Last Portuguese Kings. Its Elegant Restaurant Offers A Range Of Exclusive Bussaco Wines.Classic French Cuisine And Traditional Portuguese Dishes Are Served Palace Hotel Do Bussaco’S Restaurant. It Is Decorated With Paintings By João Vaz, Moresque Ceilings And Exotic-Wood Floors. Guests Can Try A Glass Of Rare Port Vintage At The Bar.The Individually Decorated Rooms Have A Classic Décor And A Satellite Tv For A Modern Twist. They All Include Period Furniture, Ranging From 18-Century To Art-Nouveau Pieces, And Some Rooms Overlooks The Hotel’S Extensive Gardens.Palace Hotel Do Bussaco Is An Excellent Example Of Manueline-Gothic Architecture. Its Richly Decorated Corridors Feature Antique Furnishings, Large Paintings And Traditional Portuguese Glazed Tiles.Located In The Heart Of The Serra Do Bussaco, Palace Hotel Do Bussaco Is About 29 Km From Coimbra.

Offering An Outdoor Pool And An Indoor Pool, Pousada Da Serra Da Estrela Is Located In Covilhã. Featuring Panoramic Views Of The Surrounding Landscape This Hotel Provides Free Wifi Access.Rooms Here Will Provide Guests With A Flat-Screen Tv, Air Conditioning And A Minibar. Featuring A Bath Or Shower, Private Bathrooms Also Come With A Hairdryer. Extras Include A Desk, A Safety Deposit Box And Linen.Guests Can Enjoy Their Breakfast In The Room. In Addition An À La Carte Restaurant With A Varied Menu Is Available. A Bar Is Also Available Where Guests Can Relax While Enjoying A Beverage.At Pousada Da Serra Da Estrela Guests Will Find A Spa, A Wellness Centre And A Fitness Centre. Other Facilities Offered Include A Shared Lounge, A Games Room And Luggage Storage. An Array Of Activities Can Be Enjoyed On Site Or In The Surroundings, Including Skiing. The Property Offers Free Parking.The Hotel Is Inserted In The Serra Da Estrela Natural Park And Is 4 Km From The Penhas Da Saúde Chapel. The Wool Museum Is 7 Km Away. Connection To The A23 Motorway Is 15 Km Away And Lisbon International Airport Is 279 Km Away.

Set In A Garden With An Outdoor Pool, Inatel Luso Features Spacious Rooms. The Hotel Is Located In The Buçaco Forest, Just 150 Metres From Luso’S Thermal Baths.With Parquet Floors, The Simply Furnished Rooms At The Inatel Include A Sofa And Cable Tv. All Rooms Have A Private Bathroom.Traditional Dishes, Including Bairrada Piglet, Are Served In The Restaurant. Guests Can Relax On A Poolside Sunbed With A Drink From The Bar.Buçaco Is A 5-Minute Drive Away, While Figueira Da Foz And Its Beaches Are A 50-Minute Drive From The Hotel. Free On-Site Parking Is Available.

Surrounded By Forests, This Hotel Is Situated In A Historic Manor Only 650 Metres From The Centre Of Luso. Leisure Facilities Include An Outdoor Pool With Sun-Lounger Terrace And Free Wi-Fi.Rooms At The Alegre Hotel Feature Antique Furnishings And 19Th-Century Décor. They Are Heated And Come Equipped With A Tv And A Private Bathroom. Many Rooms Overlook Bussaco Mountain.The Restaurant Serves Local Dishes, International Cuisine, And Wine From The Bairrada Region. Situated Within The Residence’S Elegant Former Dining Room It Features High Ceilings, Framed Art And Wood Detailing.Guests Can Relax In The Lush Garden, Or Visit The Sun Terrace Which Overlooks Luso. Bussaco National Park Is Just 100 Metres From The Hotel. Nearby Leisure Activities Include Hiking And Cycling.Alegre Hotel Is A 2-Hour Drive From Lisbon And Is A 45-Minute Drive From Oporto International Airport. Free Private Parking Is Possible On Site.

Superbly Located In The Serra Da Estrela Mountains With Panoramic Views Over Cova Da Beira Valley, This Mountain Resort Features A Unique Architecture With Modern Décor And An Outside Pool.All Rooms Are Air Conditioned And Feature Wooden Floors. Each Unit Is Equipped With Satellite Flat-Screen Tvs, Wi-Fi Internet And A Private En-Suite Bathroom With Tub And Hairdryer.The Resort’S Cova Da Beira Restaurant Serves A Range Of Local Specialities As Well As International Classics. Guest Can Enjoy A Morning Breakfast And A Wide Choice Of Drinks At The Hotel’S Bar In The Evening.Hotel Dos Carqueijais Is Only 10 Minutes Drive From The Vodafone Ski Resort, Which Offers Ski Lifts And Ski Schools. The Town Of Covilhã Is A 10-Minute Drive Away And Free Parking Facilities Are On Site.

Peacefully Located In The Former Spa Resort Town Of Caramulo, This Hotel Offers Rustic-Style Rooms Overlooking The Besteiros Valley And Mountains. It Features Indoor And Outdoor Pools And A Spa.Each Of Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & Spa’S Air-Conditioned Rooms Has A Satellite Tv And A Minibar. The Private Bathroom Offers A Bathtub And A Hairdryer. Wake-Up Calls Are Available.The Golden Sense Spa Offers A Range Of Health And Beauty Treatments. Also Integrated In This Spa Are A Fitness Centre With Professional Staff, And Dry And Wet Saunas.A Breakfast Buffet Is Served Daily In The Banquet Room And Restaurant O Pais Serves Traditional Portuguese Cuisine For Lunch And Dinner.Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & Spa Is Just Minutes’ Walk From The Local Vintage Car Museum. The Caramulo Museum Has An Art Collection Featuring Works By Picasso, Dali And Other Modern Masters. The Hotel Has Free Wifi In Public Areas.

Located In A Peaceful Area In Manteigas, This Hotel Offers Panoramic Mountain Views, As Well As A Spa And Tennis Court. Free Wi-Fi And Free Private Parking Are Available.The Rooms At The Inatel Manteigas Are Simply Furnished And Include A Minibar And A Seating Area With A Couch And Coffee Table.Guests Can Enjoy Portuguese Cuisine At The Inatel’S Restaurant, Which Offers Panoramic Mountain Views Of Manteigas. The Hotel Also Has A Bar Which Serves A Wide Range Of Snacks And Hot And Cold Drinks.Guests Can Have A Relaxing Massage At The Spa, Or Work Out At The Well-Equipped Gym.

Located In Coimbra, Csi Coimbra & Guest House Was Recently Refurbished And Offers Rooms With Access To Free Wifi. The Old University Is A 10-Minute Walk And República Square Is 2 Km Away.Csi Coimbra & Guest House Is Situated In A Quiet Neighbourhood And The Rooms Provide A Good Night Sleep. Guests Will Have Access To Private Or Shared Bathrooms. Linen And Towels Are Provided.Guests Can Visit The Great Variety Of Restaurants Located In Downtown Coimbra 3 Km Away. A Mini-Market Is Available On Site Where Guests Can Get Supplies.Dolce Vita Shopping Centre Is A 10-Minute Walk And The Famous Machado De Castro National Museum Is 2 Km Away. Mondego River Is 2.4 Km Away And The Famous Old Cathedral Of Coimbra Is A 27-Minute Walk. Lisbon International Airport Is 201 Km Away And Porto International Airport Is 135 Km Away.

In The Heart Of The Coimbra Business District And Offering An On-Site Restaurant And Lounge, The Tryp Coimbra Hotel Is A 15-Minute Walk From The University, Which Dates Back To 1292. The Seven-Story Hotel Has 133 Air-Conditioned Rooms Equipped With Minibars, Safes And Cable Tv; Private Baths Come With Hairdryers, Makeup Mirrors And Complimentary Toiletries. Wi-Fi Is Available For An Additional Fee. The Restaurant Serves All Three Meals And Provides Room Service; The Lobby Lounge Pours Cocktails And Hosts Live Entertainment On Weekends. Additional Amenities Include Meeting Space, A Business Center And Laundry Facilities. On-Site Parking Is Available For An Additional Fee. The Hotel Is One Mile From Estadio Cidade De Coimbra, Velha Cathedral And The University Of Coimbra. It'S Two Miles To Convento De Santa Clara-A-Nova And Three Miles To Igreja De Santa Cruz, A Monastery Founded In 1131. Porto International Airport Is 82 Miles North Of The Hotel.

Located In Central Coimbra, The Ns Hostel Is Sited Alongside The Jardim Da Sereia. The Hostel Is Just A 1-Minute Walk From Praça Da República, A Meeting Point For Students And Stage For Various Academic Celebrations.The Hostel Features Bed Accommodation In Mixed Dormitory Rooms With Heating, Individual Lockers, Lights And Access To A Shared Bathroom. Also Available Are Double, Twin And Family Rooms, Some With A Private Bathroom. All Public Areas Of The Hostel Include Free Wifi Access.The Ns’S Fully-Equipped Kitchen Is At The Disposal Of Its Guests, And Includes All Necessary Facilities And Utensils For Meal Preparation. Local Restaurants And Cafés Are Also Available At Praça Da República, Offering Both Regional And International Cuisine. Each Morning, A Buffet Breakfast Is Served At The Hostel.Ns Hostel Features A Living Room That Includes A Bar, Tv And Computers. The Bright Room Accesses A Patio Where Guests Can Relax And Read A Book From The Property’S Library.Coimbra University Is A 6-Minute Drive From The Hostel. Portugal Dos Pequenitos Is A 6-Minute Drive And Features Miniature Scale Representations Of Most Of Portugal’S Monuments, Landmarks And Emblematic Areas. The Historical Sé Velha Church Is A 6-Minute Drive Away.Porto International Airport Is A 90-Minute Drive From Ns Hostel & Suites.

With 2 Outdoor Pools, This Design Hotel Is In Oleiros, 60 Km From Castelo Branco. Santa Margarida Hotel Includes A Fitness Centre And Massage Facilities For Guest’S Relaxation.Offering A Furnished Balcony With Garden Views, All Rooms At Hotel Santa Margarida Feature Free Wi-Fi Access, And Some Include A Fireplace In The Seating Area. Some Rooms Feature A Rustic-Style Exposed Stone Wall Which Contrasts With Modern Details.Serving Reinterpretations Of Traditional Cuisine Based On Local Products, Callum Restaurant Features An Indoor And Outdoor Dining Area.The Hotel’S Bar, With Tall Stools And A Comfortable Seating Area With Sofas Serves Drinks. There Are Also Dining Opportunities Less Than 500 Metres Away And A Riverside Bar Next To The Hotel.Santa Margarida Also Has An Auditorium For Guest’S Use.This Hotel Is 11 Km From Aldeias Do Xisto Route (Slate Built Villages) And Serra Da Estrela (Mountain) With Skiing Opportunities Is 80 Km.

Ideally Located In The Prime Touristic Area Of Sao Martinho, Tryp Covilha Dona Maria Hotel Promises A Relaxing And Wonderful Visit. The Property Features A Wide Range Of Facilities To Make Your Stay A Pleasant Experience. All The Necessary Facilities, Including 24-Hour Room Service, Free Wi-Fi In All Rooms, 24-Hour Front Desk, Facilities For Disabled Guests, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Are At Hand. Guestrooms Are Fitted With All The Amenities You Need For A Good Night'S Sleep. In Some Of The Rooms, Guests Can Find Television Lcd/Plasma Screen, Locker, Mirror, Slippers, Towels. Take A Break From A Long Day And Make Use Of Hot Tub, Fitness Center, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Skiing. No Matter What Your Reasons Are For Visiting Covilha, Tryp Covilha Dona Maria Hotel Will Make You Feel Instantly At Home.

Hotel Ibis Coimbra Centro Overlooks The Mondego River And Is 300 Metres From Coimbra Parque Train Station. The Historical Town Centre Of Coimbra Is 500 Metres Away. Free Wi-Fi Is Available.The Air-Conditioned Rooms At The Ibis Coimbra Are Simply Furnished. They Include A Tv And A Private Bathroom With A Shower.A Buffet Breakfast Is Served Daily And Included In The Rate. It Includes Fresh Juices, Seasonal Fruit, A Variety Of Breads And Traditional Sweets. Guests Can Order Light Snacks, Warm Drinks And Local Wines At The 24-Hour Bar.Guests Of The Ibis Coimbra Centro Can Visit The Nearby Tourist Attractions Including The Santa Clara Convent, Roman Ruins Of Conimbriga And Lush Gardens Of The Jardim Botânico.

Set In A Historic Building That Counts As One Of Coimbra’S Architectural Landmarks, Hotel Astória Overlooks The Mondego River In The Historic Baixa District. It Offers Rooms With Classic Décor.Each Of Astória’S Bright Rooms Features Custom-Made Curtains And Hardwood Furnishings. Rooms Offer Charming Views Over The City Or Mondego River. Bathrooms Are Decorated With Portuguese Glazed Tiles And Marble.Astória Hotel Offers A Breakfast Buffet In Its Classic Dining Room Each Morning, Or To The Guests Rooms On Request.For Guests’ Convenience, The Astória Offers Reception Services 24 Hours A Day. The Staff Can Also Provide Laundry Services. Free Wi-Fi Is Available In The Public Areas Of The Hotel.The Astória Is Just 200 Metres From Coimbra-A Railway Station. Machado De Castro Museum, The Largest Roman Building On The Iberian Peninsula, Is Under 10 Minutes’ Walk Away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Oslo Is A Family-Run Hotel Situated 50 Meters From The Station With Views Over The City And Its Historical University. It Offers Recently Renovated Rooms With Free Wi-Fi.The Air-Conditioned Rooms Feature Comfortable Beds And Private Bathrooms With Hairdryer. All Rooms Have A Tv And A Safety Deposit Box.Santa Cruz Monastery Is 5 Minutes Away On Foot And The Mondego River Is 2 Minutes Walking From The Property. Free Private Parking Is Possible On Site.

Comfortably Furnished Rooms With Modern Baths And A Location That'S A 10-Minute Walk From The Train Station Draw Our Guests To The Hotel Tivoli Coimbra. The Five-Story Non-Smoking Hotel Has 100 Air-Conditioned Rooms That Feature Minibars, Safes And Flat-Panel Tvs With Pay-Per-View Movies And Satellite Programming. Private Baths Are Equipped With Hairdryers, Makeup Mirrors And Complimentary Toiletries. Wi-Fi Is Available For An Additional Fee. The Hotel Offers A Daily Breakfast; The Restaurant Includes A Lounge And Offers Lunch And Dinner, With Djs Providing Nightly Entertainment. Additional Amenities Include A Business Center, Meeting Space And A Car Rental Desk. There Is An Extra Fee For Parking. The Hotel Is A 10-Minute Walk From Igreja De Santa Cruz And The Coimbra Train Station. It'S One Mile From The Old Cathedral Of Coimbra And The University Of Coimbra, Founded In 1290 And One Of The Area'S Most Popular Attractions. Porto International Airport Is 80 Miles North Of The Hotel.