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the border of Vilar Formoso, inside the walls of Almeida, the Pousada de
Senhora das Neves shows, besides its modernity in the interior ambiance
and the comfortable wide spaces, the historical and cultural fortune of
the village, that is National Patrimony. The Pousada was built on 1985,
in the place where the former prisons were located. The council of
Almeida presents some evidences of human presence since the Palaeolithic,
having been detected kind of cities of the Bronze and Iron Era, as well
as information about the Roman presence.
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Pousada
de Almeida - Senhora das Neves Almeida ***
Situated in the Almedia
city, the Senhora das Neves Pousada is near the Vilar Formoso, within the
old walls of the village. This property offers spacious rooms in a modern
atmosphere all equipped with facilities like air-conditioning, telephone
and a mini bar. Other facilities include a cocktail bar, restaurant, reception
and parking. It reveals, in spite of its modern atmosphere and spacious
rooms, the historical and cultural grandiosity of the village of Almeida,
now a classified National Heritage. |
Set
on the slopes of the Esperança Mountain, at just over a km from
the town of Belmonte, the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the
Pousada de Belmonte was built by renovating the ruins of the former Nossa
Senhora da Esperança Convent. Before the monastery this was
the site of a hermitage founded in the thirteenth century, and ancient
pagan cults probably used the same location. The Cabral Family were patrons
of the hermitage, and the image of Nossa Senhora da Esperança today
on display in the parish church of Belmonte is thought to have been carried
to Brazil by Pedro Álvares Cabral. The Pousada has preserved
the Monastery’s heritage intact (the site was classified as a building
of public interest in 1986), including an amphitheatre architecture layout
in the pine woods on the slopes of Esperança´s Mountain, and
stunning landscape with views over the Cova da Beira region and Estrela’s
Mountain.
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Pousada
de Belmonte - Convento do Belmonte, Belmonte ***
Situated on the hillside
of Serra da Esperanca, Convento do Belmonte Pousada is placed just over
a kilometre away from the town of Belmonte. The various attractions nearby
the hotel are Castle, Sortelha, Castelo Novo and Troutponds in Manteigas.
Maintaining its historical architecture, the hotel offers 24 well appointed
rooms and suites, each equipped with modern amenities. Guests can
dine at the onsite restaurant that serves delicious dishes in a graceful
atmosphere. The hotel also provides conference and banquet facilities
to its guests. During leisure, you can take a refreshing dip in the swimming
pool or explore the city. |
Pousada
was from Almadas Family and was building in XVI century. In the first
half of XIX century it was transformed in an inn, and was an orphanage
for poor children and an asylum for old age persons without homes.
This Palace was completely reconstructed, and has been transformed into
a beautiful Pousada. Santa Cristina, the name was given to the Pousada,
was a young roman girl of the outskirts of Bolsano, in the Toscânia,
that after being baptized, refused to sacrifice herself to a statue of
Apolo and to distribute gifts to the poor people.
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Pousada
de Condeixa-a-Nova - Santa Cristina, Condeixa ***
Santa Cristina Pousada Condeixa
is located close to the Lisbon-Oporto motorway, near the historical university
city of Coimbra and only 2 kilometres from Conimbriga, one of the best-preserved
Roman ruins in Europe. The interior design, the peacefulness of the surrounding
green areas and the nearby palace park, are all excellent reasons to visit
this Pousada again and again. The hotel has 45 guestrooms that are
well equipped with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy delicious gastronomy
at the onsite restaurant. The restaurant offers conditions for big
weddings, in interior and external spaces that present the maximum capacity
of 150 people. |
It
was the 4th Pousada built in Portugal, by the Architect Rogério
de Azevedo, using stone of the region, and it was decorated by Maria Keil.
The inauguration it happened in 1948, with only four rooms. Located on
the top of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, enjoys a magnificent view
over the river Zêzere Valley. It is the perfect place for peaceful
walks, followed by relaxed conversations by the fireplace. Guests can either
practise winter sports during the season or have a refreshing swim in the
summer, in the natural lagoons.
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Pousada
de Manteigas - São Lourenço, Manteigas
Entirely built with stone
from the region, the Manteigas Pousada is located on the top of the Serra
da Estrela Natural Park. This pousada enjoys a magnificent view over the
Zezere Valley, and is the perfect place for finally escaping the hustle
of city life. Whether wishing to explore the surrounding bush land, or
to simply lounge by the fire place, guests are ensured a relaxing holiday.
This pousada offers 21 guest rooms. |
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The
first reference to the name Aveiro, dated January 26th 959, is documented
in a donation by the Countess Mumadona Dias to Guimarães Abbey of
“Sui terras in Alauario et Salinas”. In the 18th century, Dom José
I raised the town to the status of city. A century later, the people of
Aveiro were active in the liberal struggles while activist José
Estevão played a prominent role in defining the final location of
the point of entry for the shipping port as well as in planning for the
Lisbon-Porto railway line to pass through Aveiro. The first known
charter of Aveiro is Manueline dated of 4th August 1515, reported in the
book “Livro de Leituras Novas de Forais da Estremadura”.
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Ria
Pousada Torreira - near Aveiro ***
Located in the isthmus that
connects Murtosa to the beaches of S. Jacinto, Ria Pousada Torreira is
set in a preserved area with a unique natural beauty. Just a short drive
from Aveiro, one of Portugal's most lovely towns, the Ria Pousada is the
perfect destination for any traveller looking to explore the region. Ria
Pousada offers 19 comfortably fitted rooms that come with numerous modern
amenities. In the hotel's restaurant, guests can enjoy a variety
of delicacies in a bright and welcoming setting. During leisure,
guests can play a game of tennis or relax at the refreshing swimming pool. |
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Pousada
de Vila Pouca da Beira - Convento do Desagravo
History tells us that the
Convento do Desagravo was built on the orders of the Bishop and Count,
Dom Francisco de Lemos de Faria Pereira, during the last quarter of the
eighteenth century. Today's Pousada preserves this fascinating piece of
history intact, carefully adapted to provide contemporary comfort. Its
superb location, close to the mountains of the "Serra da Estrela" and the
"Serra do Açor", helps to create a romantic and peaceful atmosphere.. |
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