Pousada de Amares - Sta. Maria do Bouro, Portugal
Historic Design Pousada with pool Formerly a 12th C. Monastery - from approx € 135 per room
former Cistercian
Monastery, one of the most characteristic of that period in Portugal
Between the city of Braga and the Gerês
mountain range, stands Sta. Maria do Bouro Pousada, the result of the
restoration of a former Cistercian Monastery, one of the most characteristic of
that period in Portugal. In accordance with the monastic severity, but with a
comfortable and modern decoration, this Pousada is an absolute must to discover
the cultural sites of Minho.
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INCLUDED FACILITIES & AMENITIES:
- Hotel
services:
- Air-Conditioning
- Elevator
- Family games and snooker
- Tennis court
- Meeting Rooms
- Historical Building
- Swimming Pool
- Fishing
- Scenic Area
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- Rooms
services:
- Air-Conditioning
- Cable TV
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Locker
- Bathing gowns
- Phone
- View surroundings
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WINING & DINING:
Regional Menu
- Clear chicken broth
- Roast codfish topped with corn bread
- Stewed chunks of pork loin
- Regional puddings
Things to do:
- Water sports
- Shooting range
- Golf Course
- Paintball
- Boat trips
- Canoeing
- Bicycle tours
- Horse riding
- Gerês mountain range tracks
- Country walks
- Fishing (river)
- Hunting
- Holy Week (Braga)
- Abbey Pilgrimage
- Rag Fair (Vieira do Minho)
- Crucifix Festivity (Barcelos)
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LOCATION:
DIRECTIONS:
Amares is in the heart of the Minho, circa 14 Km
from Braga and 64 Km from Porto.
Distance from major cities: Porto (72km), Lisbon (384km), Vigo (108km)
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