The Pousada

Within the centuries-old beautiful castle walls that encircle the village of bidos, Pousada was the first one to be adapted and restored from a historical monument. bidos is a first rate tourist attraction, known for its typical white houses with blue trim, flowered windows, narrow streets and steps paved with beautiful stone.

Pousada History:

Since 1951 the Pousada, has been installed in the castle of the medieval town of bidos. The original Manueline palace in the castle's northern wing was built by João de Noronha, count of Dijon and alcaide of the town of bidos, at beginning of 16 Century. At the level of noble's gallery overlooking the palace are two Manueline windows and a doorway with an ornate lintel and molding in the fashion of intertwined tree-trunks, crowned with the coat of arms of Noronha family and the royal shied. This 16 AC palace was meticulously restored after it had damage in the 1755 earthquake.

History of bidos:

The village of bidos was conquered from the Moors by King Afonso Henriques in 1148, and later given by King Dinis to his wife, the Holy Queen Isabel, becoming part of the Queen's House.

In the beginning of the 16th century, D. João de Noronha, Count of Dijon and the village mayor, introduced architectural alterations in pure Manuelino style; which can still be seen today, for example the windows of restaurant the Pousada, although the village was partially destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. This small village has innumerable cultural treasures, such as 14 churches and chapels. The main church has the finest examples of different Portuguese tiles and paintings by Josefa Ayalla Cabrera (Josefa de bidos).

bidos's outskirts are also interesting places to visit, such as aqueduct built by King João III's wife, Queen Catarina of Austria, the bidos Lagoon, where guests can go fishing and hunting, and the Bom Sucessos Place, where the Royal picnics used to take place. This was first time in Portugal that a castle, a historical monument, was adapted into a Pousada in 1951.

Rooms

The Pousada has 9 rooms.

The rooms have the following equipment:

• Air Conditioning
• Mini-bar
• Phone
• Cable TV
• Safe
• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• View surroundings.

Gastronomy

Specialty Restaurant Menu

• Scallop shells with apple and watercress
• Fried codfish with potatoes and onions
• Roast pork with mashed cauliflower
• Rich egg and sugar rolls

Weddings and Other Events

The restaurant is a reference through centuries. It has the maximum capacity of 80 people, allowing the realization of anniversaries, baptisms unforgettable. Wonderful is the balcony's view over the Chocolate International Fair. There is the possibility of exclusive weddings in the Pousada.

Activities

at the Pousada

• Family games

outside the Pousada

• Carriage drives
• Water sports
• Surfing
• Golf Course
• Horse riding
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Country walks
• Boat trips and Rowing (sea and lagoon - 22 km)

Fairs and Markets:

• St. Anton Pilgrimage (bidos) - January
• St. Cruz Pilgrimage (bidos) - May
• St. Iria Fair (bidos) - October

Location

Óbidos is near Caldas da Rainha and the beaches of Foz do Arelho, 95 km from Lisbon.

Interesting Places:

• Village Door
• Santa Maria Square - pillory, Santa Maria church (Renaissance style) and Municipal Museum
• bidos lagoon
• Caldas da Rainha - Malhoa Museum
• Peniche
• Alcobaça Monastery

Nearest Pousadas:

• Ourém 86 km
• Queluz 86 km

Rates

    All prices in Euros, per room, per night, including breakfast and all taxes.

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 (1-4/04/10)		12/09/10 31/10/10
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Double	155.00	155.00	210.00	210.00	250.00	250.00	210.00	210.00
*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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