13. Pousada de Sta. Catarina

Miranda do Douro

One of the most popular of the Pousadas of Portugal for people crossing into Spain, this property sits atop a hill overlooking the Miranda do Douro dam where the Douro River forms the border between Portugal and Spain. The pousada building was part of the dam project. The village of Miranda do Douro maintains its own dialect and old traditions. This is an excellent area for bird watchers. Opened in 1962, the pousada has 13 rooms in a quiet rural setting. Pousadas of Portugal

14. Pousada de Sao Jeronimo

Caramulo

Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of Caramulo, famous for its Vintage Car Museum and other local attractions. The pousada was built in 1962. It has 6 air conditioned rooms and a small swimming pool

15. Pousada de Sta. Barbara

Oliveira do Hospital

This is a typical mountain inn with superb views of the Serra da Estrela. Located in the scented pine forest at Povoa das Quartas, only 4 km from Oliveira do Hospital. It has 16 rooms, a swimming pool and a tennis court.

16. Pousada Barao de Forrester

Alijo  Pousadas of Portugal

Founded by King Dom Sancho in 1226, Alijó is in the heart of the Douro wine valley. This is the only one of the Pousadas of Portugal was named after Englishman James Forrester who played a vital role in the development of port wine, this pousada was opened in 1983. It is located among the famous "Quintas" (farms) and terraces where grapes are grown and the delicious wine is produced. Many of the local farms welcome guests for wine tasting or meals. The pousada has 11 rooms, a swimming pool and a tennis court. 

17. Pousada Sra. das Neves

Almeida

Just 17 km from the Spanish border, Almeida is a walled city, that is an important part of Portugal's national heritage. Wellington's troops were besieged here in 1810 during the Napoleonic wars. The pousada was built in 1987 within the walls of the town. It has 21 air conditioned rooms.

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