The Pousada

Set in the Marão Mountain Range and only 20 km from the town of Amarante, this Pousada is the perfect place to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the mountains and the Tâmega valley. The splendour of the view from the Pousada sitting room is matched by the excellent quality of the cuisine. In the Pousada'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 program of international cultural activities.

History of Marão:

Amarante so to say, comes into existence when a preacher with the fame of a saint visits this place. This was in the 13th century.

The preacher falls in love with place, builds a hermitage and begins to create conditions for a village to take shape. He begins by throwing a bridge over the Tamega which encourages peoples to settle there. Later on, the very fame of Gonçalo's holiness keeps drawing more and more people to the place. The religious element is very much present in the creation of this city. Some road from Santiago to the South, would pass close to Amarante, and the peregrines, knowing the fame of the preacher saint could not help making a small detours to came and see and listen to him in person.

Rooms

The Pousada has 14 Rooms and 1 Suite. Five of the rooms have a double bed and the other are twins, of which 3 have balconies over the Tâmega River Valley. One of these has conditions for disabled people and a another one is for non smoking people.

The rooms are equipped with:

• AC/ heating
• Mini-bar
• Phone
• Cable TV and satellite
• Hairdryer

Gastronomy

Specialty Restaurant Menu

• Shredded green cabbage soup with mint
• Trout stuffed with smoked ham
• Kid stew with boiled potatoes
• Regional sweets from Amarante

Activities

at the Pousada

• Games room

outside the Pousada

• Shooting range
• Golf Course
• Bicycle tours
• Country walks

Fairs and Markets:

• S. Gonçalo (Amarante) - July
• S. Pedro (Vila Real) - June
• Our Lady of Serra (Alto do Marão) - 2nd weekend in July
• Our Lady of Moreira (Alto de Moreira) - 15th August

Location

The Pousada is located on the mountain range of the Marão, between Amarante and Vila Real, 67 Km from Oporto.

Interesting Places:

• S. Gonçalo Monastery and Amadeu Souza Cardoso Museum (Amarante)
• Mateus Palace (Vila real)
• Alvão Natural Park
• Régua and Douro Valley
• Sabrosa and Pinhão

Nearest Pousadas:

• Amares 91 km
• Guimarães 55 km
• Alijo 55 km
• Mesão Frio 45 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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