The Pousada

Set on the highest place of the old fortified area of Valença, near the Spanish border, this Pousada enjoys a magnificent view over Spain, the peaceful river Minho and the ancient village walls. Its cuisine delicacies are among the best of the Minho regional traditions.

Valença do Minho:

The ancient little town of Valença do Minho lies on commanding heights above the left bank of the River Minho, Miño in Spanish, which here forms the frontier between Spain and Portugal (frontier crossing). Nowadays there is hardly any sense of the past rivalry between the two states and there is a lively cross border traffic between Valença do Minho and Tui on the other side of the river.

The Spaniards come to Valença do Minho chiefly to purchase cloth goods, especially terry toweling. The old core of Valença do Minho is enclosed by the ramparts of its massive walls. Although the town was always strongly fortified, the present Fortaleza, or fort, is 17th C., in the Vauban style.

From various points on the walls there are superb views over the "new" town, some way below, the Minho valley and the mountains of Galicia.

Narrow alleys between whitewashed house crisscross the old town, and this is where the textile shops can be found.

Buildings worth seeing are the Capela de Sao Sebastião, the late 13th C. Igreja de Santa Maria dos Anjos, and the Igreja Matriz, which was founded as a collegiate church by João I in about 1400.

In the Magistral Square, there are 7 towers (Lapa, da Esperança, Nossa Senhora do Faro, S. Francisco, Senhora do Socorro, Senhora do Carmo and S.João). The two enclosed spaces are separated by these doors called Portas do Meio and a fixed bridge.

Rooms

The Pousada S. Teotónio has 18 rooms.

The rooms have the following equipment:

• Air Conditioning / Heating
• Mini-bar
• Phone
• Cable TV
• Hairdryer
• Landscape surroundings.

12 rooms have a great views (River Minho and Mountain). Two of the rooms are non smoking.

Gastronomy

Specialty Restaurant Menu

• Shredded green cabbage soup
• Braised codfish with potatoes and vegetables
• Regional young goat with potatoes and green vegetables
• Boiled pears in red wine

Codfish Buffet

Every single wednesday, we have a buffet with unique and traditional codfish recipes, as the Portuguese cookery offers a thousand ways to taste it. The buffet includes dishes like the typical Codfish Turnovers, Grilled Codfish in Olive Oil, among many others, as well as a Desert Buffet and coffee.

Activities

at the Pousada

• Family games

outside the Pousada

• Swimming pool
• Fishing (dam & river)
• Canoeing
• Golf Course
• Country walks
• Archery
• Cruises (motorboats and rowboat)

Fairs and Markets:

• São Teotónio (Ganfei) - Feb
• Our Lady of Cabeça (Cristelo Côvo) - Easter
• Our Lady of Health (Urceira) - Aug
• Municipality Festival (Valença) - Aug

Location

Valença is located near the northwest Portuguese border with Spain, 52 km from Viana do Castelo and 122 km from Oporto.

Interesting Places:

• Town Walls
• Santa Maria dos Anjos Church (12th Century)
• Santo Estevão Church
• Eirado House (15th Century)
• Misericórdia Chapel (18th Century)
• Monte de Faro
• Brejoeira Palace
• Sanfins
• Vila Nova de Cerveira
• Vilar de Mouros
• Tuy Cathedral

Nearest Pousadas:

• Vila Nova Cerveira 16 km
• Viana do Castelo 64 km
• Amares 73 km
• Gerês 100 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		01/04/10 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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*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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