- 51. Pousada Do Alvito
- Alvito,
Alentejo Pousadas
of Portugal
The fortress that is the pousada of Alvito was built in 1494 in a variety of architectural
styles. The building is a square fortress with 4 circular turrets and a square tower. This
is the castle you envision when you think of the knights of old. The village is charming
and worth a visit. The pousada has 20 air conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, a chapel and
a small theater.
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- 52. Pousada de S. Francisco
- Beja
Pousadas
of Portugal
This Pousada of Portugal, in the Central Alentejan town of Beja was a monastery before it was
beautifully converted. This is fast becoming one of
the most popular of the Pousadas of Portugal for its serene location
and excellent service. Beja is an excellent base from which you can explore the region.
The Alentejo is an important producer of cork, olives, eucalyptus and pottery. This
pousada has 36 air conditioned rooms
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- 53. Pousada Flor da Rosa
- Crato
Pousadas
of Portugal
Construction began on the monastery in the 14th century to defend the far territories near
the Spanish border. It retains the same feel as it did 600 years ago. This
gem of the Pousadas of Portugal has
beautiful gardens, a swimming pool and
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- 54. Pousada de Nossa Sra.
Assuncao
- Arriaiolos
Pousadas
of Portugal
This pousada was constructed in the secular convent and is a prime location from which you
can explore the Alentejo Province. This is the home of the famous Portugal carpet weavers.
The pousada has 30 air conditioned rooms.
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- 55. Pousada de D. Joao IV
- Vila
Vicosa
Founded by the 4th Duke of Braganža in 1512 as the pantheon for the ladies of
class,
the Royal Convent of Chagas de Cristo still presents beautiful frescos and altar fonts of
the 16th century. Recently converted to a Pousada of Portugal with 34 air conditioned rooms, this is
excellent lodging in a beautiful town.
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