 General information
The Pousada group has always favoured the recuperation of the national architectural heritage, guaranteeing its preservation, as well as providing an original and quality product. The Pousadas offer very high quality accommodation in some of the most beautiful regions of Portugal, where magnificent castles, monasteries and convents, the true treasures of Portuguese history, can be found.
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The Portuguese
Pousadas had their origins in the 1940's when the first regional Pousada
was built to provide visitors with board and accommodation in keeping with
the style and traditions of each region. In the fifties a new concept of
Pousada was created: the Historic Pousadas which are located in carefully
restored monuments.
This is a tourist option
with a difference and one that keeps the flame of Portuguese hospitality
alight. Situated in castles, monasteries, fortresses and places of special
natural beauty from the North to the South, in the Azores and now also
in Brazil. Great care has been taken with the restoration of these magnificent
buildings which have been adapted to conform with modern demands for comfort
and leisure at the same time preserving all that is best of Portuguese
culture and its traditions. |
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ASTA (the American
Society of Travel Agents) and the Smithsonian Foundation awarded the Pousadas
of Portugal their Annual Prize for hotel groups that played a major role
in preserving the environment and the cultural heritage for tourist purposes.
True to their origins the
aim of the group is to provide authenticity and to maintain the best traditions
of the local region or area.
The Pousadas create an elegant
atmosphere of earlier times long past which is reflected in the design,
period furniture, tapestries and paintings etc. |
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The Pousadas
are a chain of over 40 exclusive hotels, located throughout Portugal. Their
very name is synonymous with a unique form of quality accommodation, where
a warm welcome and personal service awaits every guest. In order to make
it easier to distinguish between the various Pousadas, the group has divided
the Pousadas into the following categories:
Historic Pousadas
Historic Design Pousadas
Nature Pousadas
Charm Pousadas |
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"When a customer
is not known by his/her name but only by room number, we will be far from
the Pousadas' spirit", (Antonio Ferro - 1942).
This is the best definition
of the Pousadas' tradition. During your stay you will be reminded of what it was like to live in earlier, more gracious and elegant times.
A place where great attention has been paid to detail ensuring a very warm
welcome and a very relaxed and pleasurable visit. |
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The Lusitanian
people have a rich historical past of which the cuisine played an important
role, so it is encouraged and preserved.
Known as the largest restaurant
chain in Portugal the Portuguese Pousadas are renowned for their rich and
varied cuisine. They recreate the methods and use the ingredients of the
original, regional receipes and also offer international dishes which are
wonderfully complimented by the famous Portuguese wines. |
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areas of the country, the Portuguese Pousadas maintain the old traditions,
of which the Festivities and religious feasts are the best examples.
When staying at the Pousadas, do not miss the opportunity to get to see
these treasures of Portuguese culture. Even for those who are not
particularly interested in history, you will see from the uniqueness of
these events that you are in a different country. They are also a
lot of fun, usually involving lots of singing and dancing. |
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Pousadas are quite unlike anything else and most have excellent facilties
and provide superb services ensuring a visit is a wonderful experience.
You will also get to know Portugal very well as the Pousadas are found
all over the country from seaside locations to the towns, mountains or
the valleys. The group has several special programmes both for individual
guests and companies. |
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