Pousada de Guimaraes - Santa Marinha, Portugal
Historic Pousada with Pool in 12 C. Convent - from approx € 130 per room
12 century
Augustin convent, rebuilt and restored, received the National Architectural
Prize in 1985. Near the historical centre of Guimarães, set on a hill
overlooking the city
Near the historical centre of Guimarães, set
on a hill overlooking the city, we find the majestic Pousada de Guimarães -
Santa Marinha, the XII century Augustin convent, which after being rebuilt and
restored, received the National Architectural Prize in 1985. Penha Park, the
small gardens and the interior corners with granite fountains, the rich
Portuguese glazed tiles, the cloisters, the balconies and terraces over the city
will, together with the magnificent cuisine and wines, make you wish to stay for
a very long time.
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INCLUDED FACILITIES & AMENITIES:
- Hotel
services:
- Air-Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Family games
- Children's playground
- Meeting rooms
- Historical Building
- Scenic Area
- Monumental Area
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- Rooms
services:
- Air-Conditioning
- Cable TV
- Mini-bar
- Hair drier
- Locker
- Bathing gowns
- Phone
- Landscape surroundings
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WINING & DINING:
Specialty Restaurant Menu
- Fried shrimps and mushrooms with olive oil and garlic
- Codfish topped with cornbread
- Kid stew
- Rich egg and sugar cake with almonds
Things to do:
- Mountain biking
- Shooting range
- Golf Course
- Paintball
- Four-wheel driving
- Horse riding
- Country walks
- Guimarães City Festivals (Guimarães)
- Nicolinas (Students Festival)
- Our Lady of Light (Creixomil)
- 27's Festival (S. Trocato)
- Lapinha Festival (Lapinha)
- Sto. Amaro Fair
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LOCATION:
DIRECTIONS:
Guimarães, birthplace of Portugal, is located in the
northwestern part of the country, 55 Km from Oporto.
Distance from major cities: Porto (57km), Vigo (130km), Lisbon (366km)
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