 Historic
Porto and Port wine lodges - A private tour to visit to the main
sites of Porto: Palacio de la Bolsa, Se Cathedral... Then with you will
cross over the bridge to visit a Porto wine lodge...more |
 Fatima
and Coimbra from Porto - On this full day private tour from Porto
we will the visit Fatima and see it Sanctuary of Our Lady. Then after Coimbra,
once the capital of Portugal ...more |
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Boutique,
Charming, Historic & Rural Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts & Pousadas
in Portugal
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The
Pousadas of Norte (Northern Region), Portugal
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A selection of historic, nature
and charming Pousadas of Portugal in the Northern region by location:
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| Pousada
de Alijó - Barão de Forrester, Northern Portugal |
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| The Pousada
de Alijó, Barão de Forrester is a charming hotel located
in the old village of Alijó, heart of the Douro Wine Region, among
the famous "quintas", small estates where the Porto Wine vineyards grow.
It is the most perfect place to get to know how the Oporto wine is produced,
one of the most famous wines in the World. The proximity of the Douro river
allows guests to go on pleasant cruises, and enjoy one of the most beautiful
landcapes in the country.... read
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| Pousada
de Amares - Sta. Maria do Bouro, Northern Portugal |
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| 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. The Pousada has 30 rooms and 2 luxurious twins....
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| Pousada
de Braga - São Vicente, Minho Region, Northern Portugal |
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| The Pousada
de Braga, São Vincente, is the result of the restoration of a late
nineteenth-century palace. In an appropriate setting for a charming hotel,
this is the ideal base to discover the magnificent city of Braga and the
fabolous Minho region during your leisure time. If you’re travelling
on business you’ll feel at home when you return to the Pousada de São
Vicente at the end of your day’s work. This hotel is equipped to host events....
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| Pousada
de Bragança - São Bartolomeu, Northern Portugal |
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| Bragança,
too often forgotten due to its distance from the decision-making centres,
will be impossible to forget, once visited. From the Pousada de Bragança,
São Bartolomeu, on top of a hill of the Nogueira mountain range,
you have a superb view over the castle. The Pousada de São
Bartolomeu enjoys a sensational view which stretches across the plateau
lying beyond the mountains. This charming hotel in Bragança combines
perfectly its architecture, decoration and gastronomy with the regional
culture..... read more |
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| Pousada
de Gerês /Caniçada - São Bento, Northern Portugal |
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| A nature
hotel with a unique location, right in the heart of Peneda/Gerês
National Park, the Pousada de Gerês Caniçada, São Bento,
has a breathtaking view over the river Cávado and the peaceful Caniçada
dam. These are landscapes to remember, while appreciating a delicious appetizer
on the Pousada's terrace, looking down at the beautiful sunset reflected
on the water..... read more |
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| Pousada
de Guimarães - Nossa Sra. da Oliveira, Northern Portugal |
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| The Pousada
de Guimarães, Nossa Sra. da Oliveira is located in the medieval
historical centre of Guimarães, traditionally known as the birthplace
of the Portuguese nation. This charming hotel pousada has been successfully
adapted from a private manor house, and offers all the comfort of modern
amenities, while maintaining the charm and privacy characteristics. From
the windows you can enjoy looking over the church steeples and ancient
rooftops, inviting you to get to know the surrounding Medieval streets....
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| Pousada
de Guimarães - Santa Marinha, Northern Portugal |
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| Near the
historical centre of Guimarães, set on a hill overlooking the city,
we find the majestic Pousada de Guimarães, Santa Marinha, a former
XII Century Augustin Monastery, which after being rebuilt and restored,
received the National Architectural Prize in 1985. This historic
luxury hotel has unique charming points, like the superb gardens, to be
counted among the best Portuguese’s gardens, a magnificent stone staircase
and an artificial lake can be found among the trees.... read
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| Pousada
de Marão - São Goncalo, Northern Portugal |
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| The Pousada
do Marão, São Gonçalo, is a nature hotel set on the
Marão Mountain Range and only 20km from the town of Amarante. This
Pousada is the perfect place to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the
mountains and the Tâmega valley. In the hotel's immediate surroundings,
guests can enjoy the most beautiful tours, amongst which a visit to Mateus
Palace, which apart from its architectural beauty, offers guests a full
programme of international cultural activities.... read
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| Pousada
de Mesão Frio - Solar da Rede, Northern Portugal |
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| In the
middle of the Douro demarcated wine region, on the road from Mesão
Frio to Régua, is the Pousada Solar da Rede, with its breathtaking
view over the River Douro. Ideally located within a 27-hectare vineyard,
this 18th century manor house offers visitors the chance to sample the
reality of local vineyard life, whilst reliving the ways of Port savouring.
The furniture is outstanding and the individually designed rooms have been
described as 'a museum of beds' with each bedroom containing one of the
finest beds of an age.... read
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| Pousada
do Porto - Palácio do Freixo, Northern Portugal |
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| Designed
by the architect Nasoni and built in the mid 18th century, the Palácio
do Freixo (Freixo Palace) is one of the most remarkable examples of Portuguese
civil architecture from the baroque period. The Pousada has preserved the
entire façade of the palace buildings, which became a National Monument
in 1910. The charming setting, the cuisine and the considerable on-site
capacity make this the ideal choice not only for those seeking leisure
pursuits but also as a venue for major events, encounters and meetings....
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| Pousada
de Valença do Minho - São Teotónio, Northern Portugal |
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| The Pousada
de Valença do Minho, S. Teotónio, is set on the highest place
of the old fortified area of Valença, near the Spanish border. This
charming hotel in Northern Portugal enjoys a magnificent view over Spain,
the peaceful river Minho and the ancient village walls. Its cuisine delicacies
are among the best of the Minho regional traditions. The fortress
is a piece of Gothic and Baroque Military Architecture. The first walls
were built in the 13th century (1200).... read
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| Pousada
de Viana do Castelo - Monte de Sta. Luzia, Northern Portugal |
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| The Pousada
de Valença do Minho, S. Teotónio, is set on the highest place
of the old fortified area of Valença, near the Spanish border. This
charming hotel in Northern Portugal enjoys a magnificent view over Spain,
the peaceful river Minho and the ancient village walls. Its cuisine delicacies
are among the best of the Minho regional traditions. The fortress
is a piece of Gothic and Baroque Military Architecture. The first walls
were built in the 13th century (1200).... read
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| Pousada
de Vila Nova de Cerveira - D. Diniz, Northern Portugal |
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| The Pousada
Vila Nova de Cerveira, D. Diniz, is a boutique hotel set in a small XIII
century manor house, where rooms and suites have their own courtyards,
and ensures guests have total privacy. From the manor's old walls you have
the most magnificent view over the river Minho. This is an excellent starting
point to get to know the beautiful Minho landscapes and traditions, or
even to relive the military achievements of this land.... read
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