| HOTEL
RESERVATIONS IN PORTO AND NORTHERN PORTUGAL |
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| Alijo
- The council of Alijó has a lot to see and experience, in a variety
of forms and in the different seasons of the year varying from one village
to another. Walking through the main town Alijó gives us a
good picture of this variety. The architectonic heritage is vast.
Next to the town hall, in the ancient part of the town, is the Pillory
– classified as Building of public Interest. Some of the other monuments
to visit are: the Parish Church built in the 18th century, dedicated to
Santa Maria Maior; the fountain in front of the church; the square in front
of the Town Hall; the monument in honour of the Douro Man –witnesses by
this council his historic vitality and main activity: the art and struggle
of wine growing. |
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Pousada
de Alijó - Barão de Forrester, Alijó ***
Barao
de Forrester Pousada is located in the countryside with large quintas or
farms and small estates where the vineyards are terraced down the mountainside.
From the Pousada you can take part in the traditional sports of the area,
including wild boar hunting and fishing. The Pousada Barao de Forrester
has 21 rooms with en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. There is a swimming
pool and tennis court onsite too for your leisure. |
Amarante-
the quaint charm of Amarante, with 17th century mansions overlooking the
river and famous for a kind of sweet egg pastries called "papos de anjo"
(angel bellies).
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Amaranto
Hotel, Amarante ***
Situated
on a privileged zone and enjoying a unique localization, Amaranto Hotel
allows you a fascinating panoramic view over the city centre of Amarante.
The hotel is placed near the national road 15 with connection to the main
roads of the country and fast access to the most interesting areas of the
city where you can have fantastic leisure moments and go shopping. The
property is only five minutes away from the historical centre of the city
as well as Tamega River, which can also be seen from the upper floors of
the hotel. The hotel has 34 rooms and a suite, which is comfortable,
elegant and offers all the conditions to a calm relaxing stay. For your
convenience, the hotel also provides a room for professional meetings,
enterprise presentations, parties and banquets. During leisure, you can
explore the city and its surrounding attractions. |
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Navarras
Hotel Amarante ***
The
Navarras Hotel is located in the pretty riverside town of Amarante. The
hotel comprises 58 air-conditioned guest rooms that are equipped with a
host of modern amenities. Business travellers can avail of the facilities
provided by the well-appointed meeting rooms for business conferences,
banquets and other private events. Your valuables may be placed in the
safe deposit boxes, provided at the hotel. During leisure, you can relax
with a drink at the bar that serves a wide selection of cocktails. |
Amares
- Between the city of Braga and the Gerês mountain range, stands
Sta. Maria do Bouro Pousada, the result of the restoration of a former
Cistercian Monastery, one of the most characteristic of that period in
Portugal. In accordance with the monastic severity, but with a comfortable
and modern decoration, this Pousada is an absolute must to discover the
cultural sites of Minho.
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Santa
Maria do Bouro Pousada, Amares ***
In
accordance with the monastic severity, but with a comfortable and modern
decoration, this Santa Maria do Bouro Pousada is an absolute must to discover
the cultural sites of Minho. Between the city of Braga and the Geres
mountain range, stands Santa Maria do Bouro Pousada, the result of the
restoration of a former Cistercian Monastery, one of the most characteristics
of that period in Portugal. The hotel has 32 guestrooms that are
equipped with standard amenities and provide comfort to its guests.
The hotel provides refined ambience, which is known for its superior quality,
offering the guests an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a stay in the Convent
where you will have all the comfort of modernity. |
| Bragança
- The city is ideally located near the border between Spain and Portugal.
In Bragança, with its strategic position, has token place many constructions
of fortresses before Fernão Mendes, brother in law of D. Afonso
Henriques, demanded the creation of the city walls in 1130. It has
been Brigantia. In its interior is the castle of D. Sancho I, established
in 1187, with donjon and vigil towers, which have many tragic legends that
say they were the refuge of Dona Sancha, the unhappy wife of Fernão
Mendes. The legends also say that other wives were kept prisoners in those
towers. Between the city walls, it’s also the pentagonal Domus Municipalis
from the 17th century, that is the unique model still remaining of the
Romanic civil architecture in Portugal. |
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Sao
Bartolomeu Pousada Braganca ***
Being
situated on the top of a hill of the Nogueira mountain range, offering
superb panoramic views over the capital city and the beautiful surroundings.
The property perfectly combines its architecture, decoration and gastronomy
with the regional culture. The hotel has 28 guest rooms, with each
having a balcony that offers beautiful views to the pool and the walls
of the Braganca Castle. All the rooms are wide and have a decoration adapted
to the Pousada's surroundings, with simple and functional furniture.
Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant and later enjoy a drink at the
bar, which is an ideal place to relax after a tiring day. There is
also a swimming pool available onsite for you to enjoy. |
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Turismo
Sao Lazaro Hotel Braganca ****
Located
in Braganca and offers a comfortable and pleasant ambience to its guests.
The hotel boasts 272 air-conditioned rooms that are comfortable, spacious
and well equipped. The onsite restaurant serves the best of regional and
international cuisine. The bar and the piano bar also provide a choice
for every taste, from the informal drink to the most elaborated cocktail.
Turismo Sao Lazaro comprises of rooms, accommodating from 40 to 600 people,
for congress, reunions, banquets or expositions. For your pleasure, a tennis
court and a TV room are available at the premises. In addition, the hotel
offers a host of other facilities to make your stay convenient. |
| Chaves
- located 12 km. south of the Spanish border, just 22 km south of Verín.
The town has always had great historical importance, being the site of
an important Roman garrison and later being in the forefront of resistance
during the Napoleonic invasions of the early nineteenth century.
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Aquae
Flaviae Hotel Chaves ****
Aquae
Flaviae Hotel is located in Chaves, an old and beautiful city full of green
gardens, art and architecture. The hotel comprises 165 rooms, including
suites and one room specially designed for disabled guests. Guests will
enjoy delicious cuisine in the hotel restaurant. The bars offer a choice
for all tastes, apt for an informal get together or a more refined occasion.
The hotel offers the best venue for meeting and banquets with rooms having
capacities from 30 to 800 persons. For relaxation, the hotel has swimming
pools, a park, mini-golf, table tennis, billiards and much more. |
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Casa
de Eiriz, Bed & Breakfast/Self-Catering between Vila Real and Chaves
"Casa de Eiriz", is a recently
renovated XVII century rural manor house in the North of Portugal, halfway
between the cities of Vila Real and Chaves. It is now open for tourism
on a bed and breakfast basis or as a self-catering unit. “Casa de
Eiriz” is a rural manor house that has always belonged to the Madureira
e Castro family (Souza Magalhães de Madureira e Castro). The first
known written document indicates that the first owner of the “Casa da Quinta
de Eiriz” was Mateus de Magalhães Ferraz, captain in the XVII century
war between Portugal and Spain, who became a sheriff in Vila Pouca de Aguiar
and died in Eiriz in 1717. |
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Forte
de S. Francisco Hotel Chaves ****
The
hotel, an historic monument, is embraced by the walls of a castle fortress
and its interior public areas incorporate the old cloister of a recently
restored 16th-century convent. Commanding an imposing location above the
old town of Chaves, the river, and surrounding hillside, the hotel is buffered
from the noise and bustle of the city and yet is conveniently placed for
sightseeing. While here you will want to visit the citadel, the old streets
of the main town, the spa, and thermal waters, and there is a wonderful
half-hour walk along the River Tamega and the Roman bridge. The hotel is
a great place to settle in its own right. The pool is beautifully positioned
up against the castle ruins and enjoys unobstructed views of the city. |
| Geres/Caniçada
- With a unique location in the heart of Peneda/ Gerês National
Park, this Pousada has a breath taking view over the river Cávado
and the peaceful Caniçada dam. These are landscapes to remember,
while appreciating a delicious appetizer on the Pousada's terrace, looking
down at the beautiful sunset reflected on the water.
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Pousada
de Geres / Canicada - S.Bento ***
The
Sao Bento Pousada is situated on a unique location in the heart of Peneda-Geres
National Park. This Pousada has breathtaking views over the river Cavado
and the peaceful Canicada dam. All the 28 rooms are equipped with the latest
facilities to meet the comfort of guests. Other facilities include a swimming
pool, tennis court and a bar. Outdoor activities like hunting and fishing
are also arranged during the stay. |
| Guimarães
- Although is essentially a mediaeval town, Guimarães has its
origins in the distant 10th century. It was at this time that the Countess
Mumadona Dias, widow of Hemengildo Mendes ordered the construction
of a monastery which became the focal point for a settlement. For its defence
she ordered a Castle to be built on a hill a short distance away, thus
creating a second nucleus of development. A street grew-up linking one
to the other - the Santa Maria Road. Later the monastery acquired
great importance due to the privileges and donations bestowed on it by
kings and nobility. It became a famous centre for pilgrimage attracting
the prayers and promises of the faithful drawn from all quarters. |
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Nossa
Sra. da Oliveira Pousada, Guimarães ***
Formally
an ancient manor and birthplace of King D. Afonso Henriques, the N. Sra
da Oliveira Pousada boasts vital place in Portuguese history. All rooms
in the hotel are well equipped with modern amenities. Guests will appreciate
the restaurant's fine cuisine as well as the friendly nature of the staff
at the pousada. The hotel also offers a spacious parking lot for your convenience. |
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Pousada
de Guimaraes - Santa Marinha, Guimarães ***
Set
near the historical centre of Guimaraes, the Santa Marinha Pousada with
its small gardens, balconies, magnificent cuisine and wines, make you to
stay for a very long time. Located on a hillside overlooking the dazzling
valley and city, the Santa Marinha Pousada is close to the historical centre
of Guimaraes. This property devoted to Christian religion, probably dates
back from the beginning of the Christian Reconquest. This property
boasts 51 guest rooms and suites that are equipped with all the required
basic amenities to ensure you a comfortable stay. Healthy appetites are
superbly catered at the onsite restaurant that serves scrumptious cuisine
and fine wines. At Santa Marinha Pousada your wedding or event can
take place in a fully historic and traditional ambience. During leisure,
you can a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or indulge in outdoor activities
such as mountain biking, horse riding, country walks and much more. |
| Marão
- Amarante so to say, comes into existence when a preacher with the fame
of a saint visits this place. This was in the 13th century. The preacher
falls in love with place, builds a hermitage and begins to create conditions
for a village to take shape. He begins by throwing a bridge over the Tamega
which encourages peoples to settle there. Later on, the very
fame of Gonçalo's holiness keeps drawing more and more people to
the place. The religious element is very much present in the creation of
this city. Some road from Santiago to the South, would pass close to Amarante,
and the peregrines, knowing the fame of the preacher saint could not help
making a small detours to came and see and listen to him in person. |
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Pousada
de Marão - Sao Goncalo, Marão ****
Set
in the Marão Mountain Range, the Sao
Goncalo Pousada Marão is just 20 kilometres
from the town of Amarante. It is a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of
the mountains and the Tamega valley. Guests can take advantage of
this unique location to explore the surrounding wilderness, or they can
stay back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Pousada. All the 15 guest
rooms are well equipped with modern amenities that cater to your needs. |
| Mesão Frio
- The Solar was built in the 18th century on the terraced vineyards leading
down to the river Douro. At that time the view would have been to the fast
flowing river but now it is a long lake with hotel boats making a tranquil
cruise across the breadth of Portugal to the Spanish border. The perfect
way to arrive at this hotel must be to take one of the boats going upriver
from Porto and see the magnificent scenery with the terraced vineyards
and the white farms and solares standing proudly in the middle of their
estates. |
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Pousada
de Mesão Frio - Solar da Rede, Mesão Frio ***
Solar da Rede Pousada is
located in the midst of the wine region of Douro, with a breathtaking view
over the River Douro. It incorporates 31 guestrooms and a cosy restaurant
and bar. Also present is a beautiful garden and a swimming pool and tennis
court. This 18th century manor, today offers guests all the comforts of
modern life including conference facilities for business travellers. |
| Valenca do Minho
- Set on the highest place of the old fortified area of Valença,
near the Spanish border, this Pousada enjoys a magnificent view over Spain,
over the peaceful river Minho and the ancient village walls. Its cuisine
delicacies are among the best of the Minho regional traditions. The
fortress is a piece of Gothic and Baroque Military Architecture. The first
walls were built in the 13th century (1200). Nowadays it is a kind of bulwarked
system, Vauban type, built in the 17th and 18th centuries. Placed on the
top of two small hills, it is formed by two polygons: the Magistral Square
and the Coroa or Coroada (Hormeveque style) separated by a ditch that protects
the four Doors (Coroada, Gaviarra, Fonte da Vila and Sol). |
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Pousada
de Valenca do Minho - Sao Teotonio ***
The Sao Teotonio Pousada
is located inside the walls of Valenca, a fortified town on the northern
border with Spain. The Minho River is one of the most beautiful one in
Portugal and is navigable from the Pousada down to the sea at Caminha and
has many interesting towns along its banks. The Pousada has
18 rooms, 6 of them with balcony over the garden. All rooms have en-suite
bathroom. The Pousada is air-conditioned and has a bar and restaurant serving
typical Minho food. |
| VIANA
DO CASTELO (COSTA VERDE) |
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Viana
do Castelo - Castelo do Neiva, the castle has been owned by the parish
of Viana do Castelo since the beginning of the 19th century.
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Parque Hotel Viana do Castelo ****
The Hotel Parque is a four
star hotel, featuring many leisure activities. It has 124 fully equipped
and furnished guest rooms. |
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Margarida
Da Praca Hotel Viana do Castelo ****
This small family run hotel
is located in a beautiful and charismatic building in front of the Lima
river in the heart of Viana Do Castelo. All the rooms are medium
in size and are decorated in a traditional style but with all the comforts.
All the rooms have television, telephone, and air conditioning. The
restaurant Margarida da Praca offers a wide choice of Portuguese traditional
cuisine. This a traditional charming hotel, located in the heart
of the city near the main attraction |
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Pousada
de Viana do Castelo - Monte de Sta. Luzia, Viana Do Castelo ****
Set on the hill of Santa
Luzia, Monte de Santa Luzia Pousada overlooks the town of Viana do Castelo
and the beautiful estuary of river Lima. From this Pousada, guests can
enjoy stunning views of the vast and beautiful landscapes of the country
and sea. Its surrounding gardens and woods, the magnificent swimming pool
and the peaceful place where the Pousada is set, allow guests an invigorating
tranquillity. The hotel has 50 accommodation units that are facilitated
with a host of modern amenities. Specially adapted rooms for the physically
challenged are also available. Enjoy a meal in the Pousada's restaurant,
surrounded by the horizon of Atlantic Ocean, River Lima and the city of
Viana de Castelo, is a perfect blend with the unique flavours of Portugal. |
| Vila
Nova de Cerveira - The consolidation of V. N. Cerveira as a tourist
destination is supported in products of great historical and cultural relevance,
as the Mountain and chapel of Espirito Santo, where there are visible
remaining portions of a defensive system, seem to be of Celtic origin.
Also important is the S. Cipriano Church, from the 19th century, but with
previous vestiges from the 16th century, and the Chapel of S. Roque, built
after the 1564 plague. |
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Pousada
de Vila Nova de Cerveira - D.Diniz, Vila Nova de Cerveira ***
The Dom Diniz Pousada is
set in a small walled town and is situated on the banks of the River Minho,
which forms the northern border between Portugal and Spain. A bridge enables
guests to take a visit to the Spanish region of Galiza to visit the city
of Vigo, the sailing town of Bayona, the beaches of the nature reserve
of the Iles de Cies or the pilgrimage city of Santiago do Compostela.
The hotel has 29 rooms. Some of the rooms and suites have their own courtyards
and it is all contained within the old walls giving the impression of a
small medieval citadel. The Pousada is air-conditioned and has a restaurant,
considered to be one of the best in the town, with superb views over the
river and its beautiful valley. |
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