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Solverde invites you to discover a world of possibilities. With a consolidated network of five prestigious Casinos and four Hotels spread from North to South of the country, we bring together the finest suggestions for tourism and leisure, all designed to surprise you.
We are not merely a place of stay or entertainment; we are the starting point for your most exclusive experiences.
Explore our vast and differentiated offerings, including shows, concerts, gastronomic experiences, accommodation deals, golf circuits, poker tournaments, weddings, baptisms, special birthday parties, and countless other proposals.
The Solverde team is committed to ensuring you have “The Best Moments”. We operate with a standard of quality and service excellence so that, upon visiting any of our units, your only wish will be to return.
Manuel ViolasCEO of Solverde Group

Our History
Since 1972
1972
Manuel de Oliveira Violas founded Solverde - Sociedade de Investimentos Turísticos da Costa Verde S.A on April 12th, leading a group of investors from the Espinho region. Focused on tourism, Solverde was created with the aim of combining leisure, entertainment, culture, investment, and employment.
1973
Won the gaming concession in Espinho, starting operations in 1974.
1982
Inauguration of the current Casino Espinho building. At the time of inauguration, it was considered the largest in the country and possibly in Europe in terms of usable area.
1984
Inauguration of the current Casino Espinho building. At the time of inauguration, it was considered the largest in the country and possibly in Europe in terms of usable area.
1988
Renewal of the gambling concession until 2008.
1989
Inauguration of Hotel Solverde SPA & Wellness Center, located in Granja beach, considered to be a "five-star” haven due to its excellent infrastructures, beachfront and quality of services provided.
1990
Inauguração do actual edifício do Casino Espinho. Considerado à data da inauguração, o maior do país e, possivelmente da Europa, em área útil.
1991
Upon the death of its founder, Manuel de Oliveira Violas, the management of the group passed to his son Manuel Violas.
1992
Solverde was recognised as the best company in the hotel industry.
1995
Casino Espinho underwent a profound renovation with the goal, which was achieved, to become the largest and most prestigious show room of Porto and the entire North of the country.
1996
The Algarve Casinos (Vilamoura and Monte Gordo) started to operate.
1997
Solverde’s Silver Jubilee and opening of Hotel Algarve Casino, which was the first casino-hotel in the country.
2001
More remodelling in Casino Espinho that made it one of the most modern in Europe
2002
Awarded the gambling concession in Vidago-Pedras Salgadas.
2003
Remodelling of Hotel Algarve Casino.
2008
The Casino of Hotel Casino Chaves started operating in January and the Hotel Casino Chaves opened in June.
2009
Remodelling of space and number of slot machines in Casino Espinho, Casino Vilamoura, Hotel Algarve Casino and Casino Monte Gordo
2012
Solverde celebrates 40 years of activity.
2017
Launch of Solverde’s Online Casino exploration at www.casinosolverde.pt, certified by the SRIJ – Serviço de Regulação e Inspecção de Jogos (Regulating and Inspecting Service for Games).
2018
Renovation of the Hotel Apartamento Solverde, in Espinho, now 4 stars.
2020
Launch of Sports Betting and the simultaneous domain migration to www.solverde.pt.
2022
Solverde celebrates 50 years of activity.
2026
Renewal of the gambling concession of Casino Espinho and of the Algarve Casinos until 2041.
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Since 1972
Years of Experience
+ 50 years of leadership
The country's largest group of land-based casinos
+1500
employees
Since 1972
Years of Experience
+ 50 years of leadership
The country's largest group of land-based casinos
+1500
employees
