The "Pousadas" of Portugal

Portuguese - Pousada de Cascais, Fortaleza da Cidadela

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Pousada de Condeixa-a-Nova, Sta. Cristina,

Portuguese - Pousada de Condeixa-a-Nova, Sta. Cristina
Location – Near Coimbra
Description - 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.
Services - Restaurant, Weddings, meeting rooms
Exterior - Swimming pool, gardens
Activities - Tennis, Board games, Shooting range, Boating, biking, fishing and hunting, bird watching.

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Pousada de Obidos, Obidos Castle

Portuguese - Pousada de Óbidos, Castelo de Óbidos
Location - Óbidos, Leiria
Description - Named one of the seven wonders of Portugal, this castle (the first pousada in Portugal) is inserted between fortress walls that date back to the XVIII century and is one of the most beautiful architectural jewels of Portugal.
Services - Restaurant, bar, weddings, meetings and conferences
Exterior - Gardens
Activities - Water sports, golf, horseback riding, boating, fishing, beach and games room.

Pousada de Amares, Historic Hotel

Portuguese - Pousada de Amares, Santa Maria do Bouro
Location - Amares, Braga / Gerês
Description - A recuperated XII century Cistercian monastery with a modern and comfortable decor. The Pousada Santa Maria do Bouro is the starting point for many of the Minho region´s cultural circuits.
Services - Restaurant, bar, weddings, and 3 meeting rooms
Exterior - Pool and Gardens
Activities - Hunting, Canoeing, water sports, horseback riding, boating, walking, games room and fishing

Pousada de Guimarães, Sta Marinha. Guimarães Luxury Historic Hotel

Portuguese - Pousada de Guimarães, Santa Marinha
Location - Guimarães
Description - The Pousada of Santa Marinha is the beautifully restored and rebuilt Monastery of the Augustinians of the XII century, located near the city centre. After renovations, this pousada received a National Architecture Prize in 1985.
Services - Restaurant, Bar, Conference Room, weddings, WI-FI
Exterior - Swimming pool, monastery garden and other beautiful gardens
Activities - Golf, Paintball, ultralight tours, horseback riding, cycling, walking or thematic tours.

Pousada do Porto, Freixo Palace Hotel

Portuguese – Pousada do Porto, Palácio do Freixo
Location - Oporto
Description - A palace of XVIII century and a remarkable monument of Portuguese civil architecture of the Baroque period. The property consists of two separate but interconnected buildings: The Palace and the former Harmonia Flour Factory.
Services - Restaurant, Bar, Lounges, Conference Rooms, Broadband Internet, Weddings
Exterior - Pool, View of the Douro River, Gardens
Activities - Indoor heated pool, gym, boat tours, cycling and thematic tours, Games Room, Hiking
SPA - Sauna, Turkish Bath and Massage Room.

Pousada Viana do Castelo, Monte de Santa Luzia

Portuguese – Pousada Viana do Castelo, Monte de Santa Luzia
Location - Viana do Castelo, Minho
Description - Thanks to the excellent restoration of the old Hotel Santa Luzia (1918) the Pousada Viana do Castelo, Monte de Santa Luzia was born. This luxurious hotel is surrounded by stunning scenery.
Services - Restaurant, Weddings, Meeting Rooms, WI-FI
Exterior - Swimming pool, Gardens
Activities - Games Room, Water Sports, Boating, biking and hiking, fishing, 4X4

Pousada de Queluz, Lisbon, D. Maria I - Historic Hotel

Portuguese - Pousada de Queluz, Lisboa, D. Maria I – Hotel Histórico
Location - Queluz, Lisbon
Description - Known as the "Versailles of Portugal," the D. Mary I Historic Hotel was once a building formerly  used by the Royal Guard of the Portuguese court in the Palace Queluz (XVIII)
Services - Breakfast Room Restaurant, Weddings, 2 meeting / conference rooms, WI-FI

Portuguese: Pousada de Belmonte, Convento de Belmonte
Location: Belmonte
Description: 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.
Services: Restaurant,Weddings, Meetings
Exterior: Swimming Pool, Beach (river)
Activities: Horseback riding, fishing, 4X4, hiking, games room