Opened in 1942, the Santa Luzia Pousada was the first of the Pousadas de Portugal and is a fine example of typical Alentejo architecture. António Ferro, a Portuguese poet that created this netting, had the vision of distinctive, rare and typically Portuguese hotels. Peaceful, gracious elengant places.

Today, this charming hotel in Elvas offers its guests not only all possible comfort but also the best Alentejo cuisine, especially the renowned bacalhau dourado (golden codfish), or its famous dish of pork trotters in a coriander marinade. The city is located near the border between Portugal and Spain and is on the main highway between Lisbon and Madrid.

It is a cosy and traditional space with a great sense for gastronomy. Besides the regional food, its most known element is the codfish called Bacalhau Dourado an the famous Pézinhos de Coentrada. The puddings with their ancient origins are also extraordinary. As examples there are the Sericá with Plums, the Sopa Dourada, the Encharcada, and many others.

Regional menu:

• Vegetable Soup
• Golden Codfish
• Pork trotters in a coriender marinade
• Sericaia with Elvas Plums

• São Mateus Festival
• Campo Maior Festivities

• Fishing in dams or in rivers
• Hunting (all varieties)
• Country walks
• Horse riding
• Shooting range.

• A tennis court, where it can be played games of 2 or 4 .
• Two pools, one for children and the other one for adults.
• Family Games
• playing cards
• chess
• Regional Building

• Air-Conditioning
• Cable TV
• Mini-Bar

• Writing-desk
• Phone
• Private bathrooms

HOW TO GET THERE:

This Pousada is situated in Elvas, an ancient border town 208 Km west of Lisbon.