The Pousada

Please note this Pousada will temporarily close from:

4th January until 4th February 2010

Bragança, too often forgotten due to its distance from the decision-making centers, 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 this districts capital city. Within the walls of the former castle, Bragança is one of the most interesting medieval cities of Portugal. The Pousada perfectly combines its architecture, decoration and gastronomy with the regional culture.

Pousada History:

Located on the hill of the same name, recently refurbished and enlarged, the Pousada de S. Bartolomeu, enjoys an exceptional view of the castle of the city of Bragança. This Castle dates back to the 17th century, to the time when D. Sancho gave the city its charter. Later, D. Femando gave it to one of his sisters-in-law for her marriage dowry. It came to the definitive possession of the House of Bragança when it was given as a dukedom to the illegitimate son of D. João l.

It is an ideal place for shooting enthusiasts (wild boor, hare, partridge etc.) as well as for tourists and nature lovers who will discover a wealth of fauna and flora, throughout the north-eastern area beyond the mountains.

The Pousada de S. Bartolomeu enjoys a sensational view which stretches across the plateau lying beyond the mountains. After a visit to the city sites and monuments, a magnificent evening can be enjoyed.

Rooms

The Pousada has 28 rooms, 5 are doubles and the rest are Twins. All rooms have a balcony with view to the pool and to the walls of the Bragança Castle. All the rooms are wide and have a decoration adapted to the Pousadas surroundings, with simple high quality. functional furniture. One of the rooms has conditions for disabled people and two are non-smoking.

The rooms have the following equipment:

• Air Conditioning / Heating
• Mini-bar
• Phone
• Cable TV and satellite
• Hairdryer.
• Bathrobes
• Internet in 3 rooms and Wireless in all the others.

Gastronomy

Specialty Restaurant Menu

• Grilled spicy sausage
• Codfish stuffed with smoked ham
• Roast pork loin with chestnuts
• Chestnut pudding

Activities

at the Pousada

• Swimming pool
• Family games

outside the Pousada

• Shooting range
• Four-wheel driving
• Bicycle tours
• Horse riding
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Shooting range
• Karting
• Flying Parasailing

Fairs and Markets:

• Our Lady of Graças (Bragança) - 22nd August
• Fair (Cantarinhas) - 3rd May
• S. Bartolomeu - 24th August
• Our Lady of Ribeira (Quintanilha) - Last Sunday of May
• Our Lady of Serra - 8th Sept

Location

The Pousada is situated in Bragança, in the northeastern part of Trás-os-Montes is 216 km from Oporto and 30 km from the Alcanices-Quintanilha border with Spain.

Interesting Places:

• Bragança Castle
• Domus Municipalis
• Military Museum
• Abade Baçal Museum
• Castro de Avelãs Monastery
• S. Francisco Convent
• Montesinho Natural Park
• Onor River

Nearest Pousadas:

• Mesão Frio 156 km
• Alijó 109 km
• Almeida 158 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 e Páscoa (1-4/04/10)		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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