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Pousada de Amares - Santa Maria do Bouro
Amares - Gerês - Portugal
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The result of the restoration of a former Cistercian Monastery....
Between the city of Braga and the Gerês mountain range, stands the Pousada de Amares, Sta. Maria do Bouro, result of the restoration of a former Cistercian Monastery and one of the most characteristic of that period in Portugal.

In accordance with the monastic severity, but with a comfortable and modern decoration, this historic luxury hotel is an absolute must to discover the cultural sites of Minho.

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Gastronomy - Specialty Restaurant Menu
  • Clear chicken broth
  • Roast codfish topped with corn bread
  • Stewed chunks of pork loin
  • Regional puddings
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Nearest Pousadas:
  • Vila Nova Cerveira 70Km
  • Gerês 27Km
  • Guimarães 36Km
  • Viana Castelo 60Km
Fairs and Markets:
  • Holy Week (Braga)
  • Abbey Pilgrimage
  • Rag Fair (Vieira do Minho)
  • Crucifix Festivity (Barcelos)
Interesting Places:
  • Peneda/Gerês Spa and National Park
  • Caniçada and Vilarinho das Furnas Dams
  • Braga Cathedral and Bom Jesus and Sameiro Sanctuaries
  • St. Isabel do Monte typical village
  • Our Lady of the Abbey Sanctuary
  • Rendufe Monastery
  • Roman Road


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Hotel Facilities:
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  • Air-Conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Family games and snooker
  • Tennis court
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Historical Building
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fishing
  • Scenic Area
Activities - At the Pousada:
  • Swimming pool
  • Family games and snooker
Outside the pousada:
  • Water sports
  • Shooting range
  • Golf Course
  • Paintball
  • Boat trips
  • Canoeing
  • Bicycle tours
  • Horse riding
  • Gerês mountain range tracks
  • Country walks
  • Fishing (river)
  • Hunting
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Guest Rooms:
The Pousada has 30 rooms and 2 luxurious twins.  The rooms and suites have:
  • AC
  • Cable TV 
  • Mini-bar
  • Hair Drier
  • Locker
  • Bathing gowns
  • Phone
  • View surroundings
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Location:

Distances:  Porto (64km), Lisbon (384km), Vigo (108km)

Amares is in the heart of the Minho, circa 14 km from Braga and 64 Km from Porto.

  • Nossa Senhora da Abadia - 8 km / 4.9 mi
  • Minho University - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
  • Estadio Municipal de Braga - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
  • Santa Barbara Garden - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
  • Citania de Briteiros - 12 km / 7.4 mi
The preferred airport for Pousada de Amares / Geres - Santa Maria do Bouro is Braga (BGZ) - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi. 

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Pousada de Amares - Santa Maria do Bouro
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