The Fortress, "Castelinho de Sao Sebastiao", meaning little castle, was built on the orders of the King, El-Rei D. Sebastiao and it was named after him.

Construction began in 1555 and in 1575 it came under the jurisdiction of the first Alcayde, Manuel de Corte Real.

The castle is surrounded by high walls, parts of which are ruined nowadays. However, it still retains certain characteristic elements and until a few years, used to fly the Portuguese flag.

The Pousada is located in the historic centre of Angra do Heroismo, the main town on the Island of Terceira, which was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.

The Island was discovered in 1427 and was originally named Jesus Christ Island. In 1450 it came under the jurisdiction of Jacome de Bruges on the orders of Infante D. Henrique. The first villages were located in the Jewish Port and Vitoria Beach, they then extended to the entire island.

The Island was later renamed "Terceira" which means third because it was the third island to be discovered.

The island is well developed, in part due to the presence of a large American-run airbase operating in Lajes since World War II.

For over three centuries Angra do Heroismo was an important port in the middle of the Atlantic, a stopover for many boats tarvelling between Europe, Africa and America.

There are 28 bedrooms comprising 1 deluxe double room with views over the ocean, 3 double rooms with terrace and views over the ocean, 10 twins bedrooms with terrace and views over the ocean, 5 double rooms with view over the ocean and 9 twins bedrooms with views over the ocean.

There is also a suite which has views over the ocean and Brasil Hill.

All rooms have private bathroom, air conditioning / heating, LCD television, Cable TV, minibar, hair dryer, locker, telephone and internet connection.

Facilities and amenities include restaurant, bar, room for disabled persons, non-smoking rooms, family games and 2 swimming pools, one for adults and 1 for children.

The Restaurante "Castelinho" serves meals on the terrace which has splendid views over the ocean.

This Pousada of Portugal also has facilities for hosting weddings, meetings or conferences.

Activities in the area include fishing, diving, scuba diving, country walks, horse riding, donkey rides and boat trips.

Interesting places in the area to visit include the 16th Century Cathedral, the Sao Joao Baptista Castle and various Wine Museums.

There are a number of Festivals and Festivities usually held here including the Espirito Santo Festival from May until September, the Sao Joao Festival in June, the Beach Festival from 4 to 10 August, Touradas a Corda (bull running) from May to October, the Sanjoaninas Festival held in June, the Angra Jazz Festival, the Angra Rock Fesitval and various Carnival dances.

This Pousada will be closed from 20 December 2008 to 31 January 2009.