This beautiful Rococo Palace, which is open to visitors, was the summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family during the 18th Century.

It was built by Dom Pedro III and was the home of Queen Maria I during the thirty nine years that she ruled Portugal until 1816.

During this period firework displays were held with the scenes reflected in the lakes. Bullfights were also held in the courtyard.

Unfortunately, Queen Maria is mainly remembered for being completely mad!

In the main palace, the mirror lined Throne Room is embellished within tricate ‘rocaille’ gilt carvings and the museum houses an important art collection, once owned by the royal family.

The formal gardens and its fountains, pergolas and lakes create an oasis of calm and are a perfect setting for viewing this magnificent building.

Queluz is within easy reach of Lisbon. It is 5 kilometers from the outskirts and 12 kms from the centre.

This elegant and exciting capital city on the River Tejo was rebuilt in the 18th Century following the Great Earthquake of 1755.

Lisbon has a wealth of museums, art galleries and historic monuments in particular, Torre de Belem, Jeronimos and the monument to the Discoveries.

Along with Coimbra, Lisbon is the home of Fado, the traditional typical soulful music of the Portuguese people, and no visit is complete without experiencing a Fado restaurant or bar.

From Queluz, a trip to Estoril. The ‘Portuguese Riviera’ takes one back to the post war opulence of the aristocracy.

For anyone fancying their luck at roulette, the local casino will be happy to oblige!

The Pousada Queluz - Lisboa, a pink and white baroque treat, formerly housed the Royal Guard, and was opened as a Pousada in 1995.

The accommodation comprises 24 bedrooms and 2 suites. All rooms have private bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, Cable television, radio and mini-bar.

Facilities incluce air conditioning, lift, restaurant, bar, family games and parking.

Its attractive interior contains a small private theatre and also conference facilities.

The Cozinha Velha restaurant serves excellent cuisine and is the original Palace kitchen with timbered ceiling and stone fireplace.

Activities in the area include tours of the National Palace, golf, beaches, casino, 4 wheel motorbikes, jeep tours and karting.

You may also care to visit the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and the beautiful town of Sintra which has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area please see Lisbon Golf Courses for details.

The international airport at Lisbon (Lisboa) is approximately 17 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.