Pousada De Amares Santa Maria Do Bouro Hotel

The Pousada de Amares in Santa Maria do Bouro is a hotel near Amares with a difference , as it is located in a fully restored 12th century Cistercian monastery. Portugal's Minho province is famed for its lush river valleys , forested hillsides , historic villages , country markets and festivals where you can experience this rural area's age-old traditions. You can also go hiking in the Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês , Portugal's only national park , or visit the spas in Caldas do Gerês. Home to a group of Cistercian monks up until 1834 , the Pousada de Santa Maria do Bouro Hotel is a beautiful monastery built in a simple and pure style that reflects the Cistercian's strict and austere religiosity. Guests will be impressed by the monastery's enchanting cloister , made up of rows of round arches supported by Tuscan columns , its large refectory and majestic medieval church , the decoration of which dates back largely to the 18th century. The Pousada de Amares Hotel in Santa Maria do Bouro offers guests all of the facilities of a modern luxury hotel , including a gourmet restaurant where you can try a superb range of regional specialities , bar , an outdoor swimming pool for children and adults , as well as wireless Internet access in meeting rooms and public areas. Moreover , the monastery's large refectory and peaceful surroundings are an ideal venue for a wedding , a conference or a corporate retreat , and there are 2 smaller rooms that are fully equipped for meetings too.

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