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Formerly a 16th Century
Convent, located in the same square as the favorite royal residence of
the House of Braganca in Portugal.
The Pousada de Vila Viçosa,
D. João IV, is set in the former Convent of Chagas de Cristo in
the historical village of Vila Viçosa. Very characteristic with
its intricate themed rooms, full of legends and tales. This Pousada is
a luxury hotel, that has kept intact the convent cells, the retreats and
the oratories built by the nuns. You can also appreciate the exquisite
conventual recipes. One of the most interesting features of the buildings
is the marble doorway. Italian influences combined with the tradition and
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| What to eat...
The restaurant of the Restaurant
D. Carlos - We recommend the Regional Gastronomy Experiment, always combined
with the excellent regional wines (Borba, Estremoz, Redondo, Reguengos
and Évora). At Saturday dinners you may enjoy the great Buffet.
During summer, the Friday nights are wonderful in the restaurants esplanade,
where you can have the Traditional Barbecue. The deserts of Alentejo also
are fabulous..
Specialty Restaurant Menu
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Clam chowder
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Dogfish in a marinade with garlic
and coriander
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Roast leg of pork with white
beans
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Regional sweets
The Hotel has the following
equipment:
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Air-Conditioning
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Swimming Pool
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Elevator
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Historical/Monumental Building
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Nature/Scenic Area
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Meeting Facilities
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Activities:
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Snooker and family games
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Hot air ballooning
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Country walks
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Tours to cellers in Estremoz
Fairs and Markets
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NOSSA SENHORA DA BOA NOVA FESTIVAL
- In Alandroal on Abril
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It is a religious and regional
festival related to Senhora da Boa Nova, with the great scenario of the
mediavel village of Terna and one of the rare church-fortress of Portugal
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TASQUINHAS FAIR - Vila Viçosa
on the end of May.
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CAPUCHOS FESTIVAL - Vila Viçosa
on the 2nd weekend of September
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SANTOS FAIR - In the village
of Borba, on November
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It is a traditional fair of
autumn.
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Nª SRA. CONCEIÇÃO
FESTIVAL - Vila Viçosa on the 8th of December
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It is a religious festival related
to Nª Sra. da Conceição, the patron of Portugal.
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