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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
Set on the slopes of the
Esperança Mountain, at just over 1 km from the town of Belmonte,
the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Pousada Convento de
Belmonte results from the renovation of the former Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Convent. Inside, the chapel and sacristy have been converted into a lounge
and bar a good example of the harmonious blend of historical architecture
and modern construction and comfort. The Pousada hotel has preserved the
Monastery’s heritage intact (the sight was classified as a building of
public interest in 1986), included 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. Guests can use this historic luxury hotel as a base for exploring
the many historical monuments is the region. |
| Condeixa-a-Nova,
also known as Condeixa, is a town and a municipality in the district
of Coimbra, Portugal. It is located 15 km south of Coimbra, and in the
Greater Metropolitan Area of Coimbra. The town is known for the ancient
Roman settlement of Conímbriga which is located nearby, and includes
a museum and the well-preserved ruins. The municipality of Condeixa-a-Nova
is traditionally a center for agriculture. The municipality has also a
number of industries ranging form ceramics to pharmaceuticals (Medinfar).
The ancient Roman settlement of Conímbriga, is an important tourist
attraction. |
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Pousada
de Condeixa-a-Nova - Santa Cristina, Condeixa
The Pousada de Condeixa
a Nova, Santa Cristina, a former palace owned by the Almadas Family, was
built in the 16th century. For several years it received members of the
European nobility. In the first half of 19th century, the palace was transformed
in an hotel inn, later on it was an orphanage for poor children, and finally
an asylum for homeless elderly people. This Palace was then completely
reconstructed, having been transformed in this beautiful charming hotel.
The Pousada Santa Cristina is close to the Lisbon-Oporto motorway (A1),
near the historical university city of Coimbra and only 2 Km from Conímbriga,
one of the best preserved Roman ruins in Europe. |
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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
of the region, the Pousada de Manteigas, São Lourenço, is
located on the top of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, and enjoys a magnificent
view over the river Zêzere Valley. This nature hotel in Manteigas
has a panoramic Restaurant, that promotes and priviliges the regional Gastronomy.
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. |
| TORREIRA
- RIA/MURTOSA (NEAR AVEIRO) POUSADA |
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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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Pousada
de Torreira / Murtosa - Ria de Aveiro
Located in the isthmus that
connects Murtosa to the beaches of São Jacinto, the Pousada de Murtosa
Torreira, Ria de Aveiro is set in a preserved area with a unique natural
beauty. From the balconies of this nature hotel it is possible to overlook
the Ria de Aveiro, and on peaceful evenings you can appreciate the fishermen
at work on the traditional "Moliceiros" boats. Surrounded by water, this
is the ideal spot for fishing, water sports or going to the beautiful beaches
which are near the Costa Nova's typical colourful houses. |
| VILA
POUCA DA BEIRA POUSADA |
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| Vila Pouca da Beira
is a village and freguesia (parish) in the Portuguese municipality of Oliveira
do Hospital. Vila Pouca was an independent municipality until the beginning
of the 19th century. In 1801, when it became a parish of Avô, it
had 402 inhabitants. The municipality of Avô, and with it Vila Pouca,
merged into the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital in 1855.
A historical landmark in
Vila Pouca is an 18th century former convent, the Convento
do Desagravo do Santíssimo Sacramento ("Convent of the Soothing
of the Blessed Sacrament"). When the last nun of the convent died in the
beginning of the 19th century the convent became a military hospital. It
ultimately became a pousada around the beginning of the 21st century. |
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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. The Pousada de Vila Pouca da Beira preserves this fascinating
piece of history intact, carefully adapted to provide contemporary comfort.
The shaded convent cloister and formal gardens are oasis of calm to relax
in from the heat of the day. It was opened in August 2002 as a historic
luxury hotel, offering very high standard accommodation in superb surroundings.
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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