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Pousada de Tavira - Convento da Graça
The Pousada
With architectural elements blending with modern equipment, makes this Pousada ready for any business client or, for the ones that want a perfect golf course, a fantastic day by the pool, a regional and delicious dinner and a starry night in the suite's private and gardened room.
Pousada History:
Graça Convent in Tavira was once the Convent of the Cloistered Augustinian Nuns, which was founded by King D. Sebastião around 1569. It stands on the castle hill on the site of what was once most likely the Jewish quarter. Its most noteworthy features are the 16th and 17th century Renaissance cloister, the facade facing the main square and the central staircase, both in baroque style. Archaeological traces of Islamic origin were discovered during the restoration work. As a result, the plans were changed to include the finds in the building, where they are now partially visible from the bar. The design includes a multi-purpose hall (in the old church).
History of Tavira:
Tavira is the most typical cities of Algarve, which acquired vestige of ancient civilizations; it was a Phoenician village, it was habited by the Romans and an important city during the Muslim occupation. Bathed by the Gilão River, is situated right in the Ria Formosa, 30 km from the airport of Faro and 160 km from Sevilha. The region is characterized by the many sunny days that invite anyone to explore the region, in a relaxing way and in contact with the best of what the country has to offer.
Rooms
The Pousada has 36 Rooms: 7 are Doubles and 24 are Twins, of which one has a mezzanine.
The rooms have the following equipment:- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Internet
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer.
Some of the double and twin rooms, have small balconies. One of the double rooms has a view to the church and the public garden in front of the Pousada. This room, the room with a mezzanine and another one with a private garden are characterized as superior rooms. There also are 5 suites, of which one is a duplex, the suite D. Sebastião, another has a terrace and a private garden, the suite Almanasor, and two others have a small balcony, the suites Santiago and Frei Sam Pedro. Frei João is the name of the other suite. One of the rooms has conditions for disabled people.
Gastronomy
Specialty Restaurant Menu
- Scallop Shell with Mussels Tagliatelli
- Tuna Steak with Garlic and Parma ham Sauce, Fried Onions and Olive Oil with Herbs
- Pork Filets over a Chick-pea Sauté Bread and Clams Sauce
- Tavira's Cake, Pear Sauce with Mint and Lemon Sorbet
The origin of the regional gastronomy is basically the sea, but in nowadays there is a constant evolution combining the sea flavours to the land flavours.
Weddings and Other Events
The Restaurant presents an L configuration, composed by 2 areas that can be independent. It is also possible to expand the services until the cloister (open-air) and the terrace. The Bar Tavira is positioned next to the restaurant, in the cloister entrance and with direct access to the rooms, has the area of 130m2, an extension to the cloister and a terrace that serves the pool.
Activities
at the Pousada
- 2 Swimming pool children/adults
- Family games
outside the Pousada
- Golf
- Beaches
- Water sports
Fairs and Markets:
- Tavira Market - 3rd Saturday of each month
- Old Things Fair of Tavira - 3rd Sunday of each month
- Taviras Spring Fair - April
- Boa Morte Fair of Tavira - August
- São Francisco Fair in Tavira - Oct
- Santo Estevão Fair in Cachopo - 26th Dec
Location
Tavira is located in the Eastern Algarve, 30 km from Faro and 300 km from Lisbon.
Interesting Places:
- Tavira
- Tavira Island (by boat)
- Cabanas / São João da Barra Fortress (by car)
- Conceição (by boat)
- Santa Luzia / Barril (by train)
Nearest Pousadas:
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. |
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| 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 |
130.00 | 160.00 | 150.00 | 180.00 | 220.00 | 220.00 | 150.00 | 180.00 |
*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. |
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Pousada de Tavira - Convento da Graça
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