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About the Pousadas

Unique Places, a special Experience

The Pousadas of Portugal had their origin in the 40's, when the first Regional Pousadas were built to provide visitors with board and accommodation in keeping with the style and traditions of each region. In the fifties a new concept of a Pousada was created; The Historic Pousadas located in carefully restored monuments.

Pousadas are a visitor’s option with an uniqueness that keeps the flame of Portuguese hospitality alight. Situated in castles, monasteries, fortresses and places of special natural beauty from the North to the South and in the islands, the Pousadas of Portugal are real treasures of our History.

Pousadas of Portugal have kept alive the original objectives of a unique cultural experience through the respect shown in the restoration of their national architectural heritage adapted to modern demands of comfort and well-being. Places that offer a fascinating journey through the Portuguese culture as well as traditions and art.

In the Pousadas there is always a story or a secret to tell, a legend or a tradition to recount.

Four Types of Pousadas

The Pousadas of Portugal is a chain of over 40 exclusive hotels located throughout Portugal. Their very name is synonymous of a unique form of quality accommodation, where a warm welcome and personal service awaits every guest. Pousadas of Portugal were classified into two basic categories; Historical Pousadas and Regional Pousadas. To make it easier to distinguish between the choices of Pousadas available, we have introduced new themes to appeal to the senses and invite visitors to try out the different experiences that each one has to offer. Pousadas where therefore divided into the following groups:

Historic Historic Pousadas are situated in historic monuments, located within the original site. These Pousadas preserve pieces of history intact, while providing contemporary comfort in luxury accommodations.

Nature Nature Pousadas are typically located within the natural settings of the region, in ample outdoor spaces. They are geared for those wanting luxury accommodations while savoring the local culture in nature settings.

Historic Design Historic Design Pousadas have been restored to represent and recover historic aspects of their time, while offering contemporary comfort in luxury accommodations within the thematic concepts of the era.

Charm Nature Pousadas are typically located within the natural settings of the region, in ample outdoor spaces. They are geared for those wanting luxury accommodations while savoring the local culture in nature settings.

In each Pousada of Portugal you will find a restaurant serving the best regional specialties accompanied by the exclusive qualities of the Portuguese wines. Welcome, once again, to Pousadas de Portugal!

Pousadas Restaurants

Known as the largest restaurant chain of Portugal, Pousadas of Portugal are famous for their rich and varied culinary, revealing the secrets of an old art and recreating the best of the regional gastronomy together with the most genuine Portuguese wines.

Pousadas Special Programs

Pousadas of Portugal offer excellent programs such as the multi-night passport, golden and young age discounts and other specials that will help you stay longer and enjoy more.

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Come Visit Us

Portugal is a country packed with the great city excitement, sleepy villages of whitewashed walls and red tiled roofs, medieval walled cities, green mountains and valleys of the north, sunny beaches in the south, hill topped palaces and castles, and several UNESCO World Heritage sites. Be sure to try the tasty Portuguese cuisine and excellent wines. With an excellent climate, Portugal is a year round destination. The country's people, culture, customs and history will charm you. We practically guarantee that you'll be back after your stay in our Pousadas.

About Our Prices

Lowest price and price matching guarantee During the booking process if we find a better price we will apply the lower prices. If you find a price that is lower than the price provided by this website, please send us evidence and we'll match it. We offer an unparalleled level of customer service and we are directly connected with the reservations central office in Lisboa and to each individual Pousada allowing us to secure your bookings at the best possible rates. The pricing presented and the special and promotions offered on this site are the same that you would get by contacting each Pousada directly.

PousadasPortugal.com® is owned by Portugal Online and powered by PTB Hotels, official partner and foreign reservations center duly appointed by the Pestana Group. We have been placing satisfied clients in Pousadas since 1997 via our conventional travel agencies, and directly through Internet reservations.

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Thank you for visiting PousadasPortugal.com site and for booking with us. We will do everything in our power to provide for a great stay in Portugal.