Pousada
History:
This was the second Pousada
of the network to be opened in 1942. Was built in schist and is architecture
is in total harmony with the magnificent landscape of the region.
From the windows and balconies
guest can enjoy the view over the splendorous deep valley of Marão
mountain.
History of 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.
