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The
Pousadas of Central Portugal
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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
Style: Charming Pousada
in Monumental Village
Located in the centre region
of Portugal, near the Vilar Formoso border and within the old walls of
the village you will find the Pousada of Almeida, Nossa Senhora das Neves.
It was built on 1985, in the place where the former prisons were located.
This charming hotel 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. |
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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
Style: Historic Pousada
w/pool Former Convent in Nature Area
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, including the castle,
the burial vault of the Cabral family, the Jewish Quarter, as well as the
natural beauty and folk traditions of Serra da Estrela (Estrela´s
Mountain), one of the Europe’s most important natural reserves. |
| 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
Style: Charming Pousada
w/pool in Near Historical Site
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 to poor Childs and finally
an asylum homeless elderly people. This Palace was 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. Its interior design, the
peacefulness of its surrounding green areas and the palace park nearby,
are all excellent reasons to visit this Pousada again and again. |
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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
Style: Nature Pousada
in w/Pool in Scenic Area
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, 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 (near Aveiro) |
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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 Murtosa/Torreira - Ria - near Aveiro
Style: Hotel Pousada
w/pool in a Nature Area
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 wich are near the Costa Nova's typical colourful
houses. |
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Pousada
de Vila Pouca da Beira - Convento do Desagravo
Style: Hotel Pousada
w/pool in a Nature Area
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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