Pousadas, historic Inns of Portugal

If you love to travel in style

then staying at a Pousada is your ticket.

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Pousadas are an exclusive chain of historic hotels.

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Luxurious Inns, often renovated castles, monasteries and palaces.

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They were created in the forties by the Portuguese government to help the economy of otherwise forgotten medieval villages and, of course, preserve the historic structures, their national treasures. 

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Should you take a little excursion into Spain, similar accommodations exist in Spain where they are called Paradores. 

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Often, Pousadas and Paradores are situated on hilltops (defense posts in earlier times) where they can be seen from the valley floor a long distance away, saving you the hassle of searching for the next stopover.  

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Regional cuisine is often served at these historic inns.

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You are transported through eight centuries of history.

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Many years ago, we traveled through Portugal by car and visited many Pousadas.  We didn't need reservations then.  Pousadas have become very popular and reservations are recommended. 

So much of the old and historic has been honored while guests enjoy every comfort. 
Every single space has been renovated to a standard of the highest luxury.  

Of course I have picked most of our hotels which have preserved the tradition of hand painted tiles. 

This will be our first night's stopover, the Pousada Convento Evora.

The perfect hotel to rest up after a long flight

Can't think of a better place to become re-acquainted with beautiful and historic Portugal.


Wishing you a great week ahead. 

Gina