The Pousada

Please note this Pousada will temporarily close from:

2nd November until 31st March 2010

Alijó Pousada is located in the old village of Alijó, heart of the Douro Wine Region among the famous "quintas", small estates where the Port Wine vineyards grow on terraces. It is the most perfect place to get to know how the most famous wine in the world is produced. The proximity of the Douro river allows guests to go on pleasant cruises, and enjoy one of the most beautiful landcapes in the country.

Alijó:

The council of Alijó has a lot to see and experience, in a variety of forms and in the different seasons of the year varying from one village to another. Walking through the main town Alijó gives us a good picture of this variety.

The architectonic heritage is vast. Next to the town hall, in the ancient part of the town, is the Pillory - classified as Building of public Interest. Some of the other monuments to visit are: the Parish Church built in the 18th century, dedicated to Santa Maria Maior; the fountain in front of the church; the square in front of the Town Hall; the monument in honour of the Douro Man -witnesses by this council his historic vitality and main activity: the art and struggle of wine growing.

Also important, the big tree, planted in 1856, the Senhor do Andor Chapel with its baroque altar dated from the 17th century, the Avenida gardens, crowned by the Esigueiro (granary), the housing heritage, the Mansillas House and the Arcã House, the Municipal Library itself, the swimming pool and the Pousada Barão de Forrester, the Cooperative Cellar of Alijó, where you can see how Port Wine is made, and taste a Port or a Muscatel from Alijó, a Vintage, or an high quality champagne.

About the entertainment in the main town, there is the Christmas bonfire in the street, the market days on the 15th and 24th of every month, the festivities held on the 15th of August, the feast of Santa Maria Maior with its ethnographic shows and a renewed experience of traditions.

Rooms

There are 21 rooms, of which 8 are doubles and the others are twins. One of these is for non smoking people and 8 rooms have wide balconies.

The rooms have the following equipment:

• Air Conditioning / Heating
• Mini-bar
• Phone
• Cable TV and satellite
• Hairdryer.

Gastronomy

Specialty Restaurant Menu

• Sauté bread with asparagus
• Grilled octopus filets
• Fried kid with creamed vegetables
• Traditional eggs cake

Activities

at the Pousada

• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Family games

outside the Pousada

• Hunting (rabbit, partridge and wild boar)
• Quintas tours and cruises
• Water sports
• Shooting range
• Boat trips
• Canoeing
• Bicycle tours
• Country walks
• Fishing (barbel and boce)

Fairs and Markets:

• Alijó Festivities - 14th to 16th August
• Sanfins do Douro - 7th to 9th August
• Favaios - 31st July to 2nd August

Location

The Pousada is situated in Alijó, in the Douro valley - heartland of the Port vineyards - 159 Km from Oporto.

Interesting Places:

• Alijó Pillory
• Alijó Parish Church
• Alijó Fonte Coberta Dolmen
• "Quintas"
• Pinhão Train Station
• Our Lady of Mercy Sanctuary

Nearest Pousadas:

• Bragança 109 km
• Guimarães 117 km
• Mesão Frio 55 km

Rates

BEST RATES GUARANTEED Your reservation is guaranteed to have the best rate available on the Internet. If you find within 24 hours of booking a lower rate for our pousadas on another website for the same room type, dates, and payment requirements we will match this rate.
Prices in Euros per room, per night including breakfast	22/09/09 31/03/10		05/04/10 15/07/10		16/07/10 11/09/10 and Easter ( 1-4/4/10)		12/09/10 31/10/10
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Double	90.00	120.00	120.00	150.00	150.00	150.00	120.00	150.00
*Rates vary according to the pousada availability, please double check rates when booking. Single occupancy 12.00€ discount Cancellations: First night will be charged if reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival date. No-Shows: Entire stay will be charged. Click here to see New Year Eve Package

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