The Pousada

With a unique location in the heart of Peneda/Gerês National Park, this Pousada has a breath taking view over the river Cávado and the peaceful Caniçada dam. These are landscapes to remember, while appreciating a delicious appetizer on the Pousada's terrace, looking down at the beautiful sunset reflected on the water.

Entirely built from stone of the region, the Pousada de Manteigas - São Lourenço, is located on the top of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, enjoys a magnificent view over the river Zêzere Valley. It is the perfect place for peaceful walks, followed by relaxed conversations by the fireplace. Guests can either practice winter sports during the season or have a refreshing swim in the Summer, in the natural lagoons.

Pousada History:

It was the 4th Pousada built in Portugal. It was built by the Architect Rogério de Azevedo, using stone from the region, and it was decorated by Maria Keil. The inauguration it happened in 1948, with only four rooms. To give chance for all guests to rest in the Pousada, the maximum of nights that those had available, it was tree. Located on the top of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, enjoys a magnificent view over the river Zêzere Valley. It is the perfect place for peaceful walks, followed by relaxed conversations by the fireplace. Guests can either practice winter sports during the season or have a refreshing swim in the summer, in the natural lagoons.

Rooms

The Pousada has 21 rooms.

The rooms have the following equipment:

• Central heating
• Cable TV
• Mini-bar
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobes
• Phone
• View surroundings

Gastronomy

Specialty Restaurant Menu

• Regional Soup
• Trout with a pickled sauce
• Lamb with giblets rice and vegetables
• Turnip top with spicy sausages
• Cornmeal sweet
• Cheese curd with sweet pumpkin

Weddings and Other Events

Panoramic restaurant over the Serra da Estrela has capacity for 70 people. It is a great place for weddings and services to take place, having the maximum capacity of 120 people seated.

Activities

at the Pousada

• Snooker
• Family games

outside the Pousada

• Mountain biking
• Picnics
• Fishing (trout)
• Four-wheel driving tours through Serra da Estrela
• Bicycle tours
• Helicopter flying
• Horse riding
• Country walks
• Bird watching
• Scaling
• Ski
• Adventure sports

Fairs and Markets:

• Sr. Calvário Fair
• Our Lady of Graça (Manteigas)
• Cheese Festival and Dog Fair (Manteigas) - Carnival

Location

The pousada sits between Manteigas and Gouveia, in Portugal's most famous mountain range, the Serra da Estrela; it is 213 km from Oporto and 340 km from Lisbon.

Interesting Places:

• Tower - Estrela Mountain Range
• Manteigas
• Ski Park
• Penhas Douradas
• Sabugueiro
• Lagoons and trout rearing ponds
• Belmonte
• Linhares
• Sortelha
• Seia - Bread and Toy Museum

Nearest Pousadas:

• Bragança 109 km
• Guimarães 117 km

Rates

BEST RATES GUARANTEED Your reservation is guaranteed to have the best rate available on the Internet. If you find within 24 hours of booking a lower rate for our pousadas on another website for the same room type, dates, and payment requirements we will match this rate.
Prices in Euros per Double room, per night including breakfast and taxes
Type of room	01/08/13 14/09/13		15/09/13 31/10/13		01/11/13 31/03/14		01/04/14 to 31/07/14 and 15/09 to 31/10		01/08/14 14/09/14 (A)
	Sun-Fri	Sat	Sun-Fri	Sat	Sun-Fri	Sat	Sun-Fri	Sat	Sun-Fri	Sat
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Standard	120.00	120.00	125.00	155.00	105.00	135.00	125.00	155.00	110.00	110.00
Superior	144.00	144.00	150.00	186.00	126.00	162.00	150.00	186.00	132.00	132.00
*Rates are valid up to 9 rooms, vary according to the pousada availability and variation of the best available rate, please double check rates when booking. (A) New Year - From 28/12/13 to 01/01/14 Same Rates as From the 01/08 to 14/09/14 (A) Easter - From 17/04/14 to 19/04/14 Same Rates as From the 01/08 to 14/09/14 Single Occupancy - 10.00€ discount Extra Bed: Children (0-2 years old) - Free Extra Bed: Children (3-12 years old) -Free Extra Bed: Children (above 12 years old) - Plus 30% on room rates Cancellations: First night will be charged if reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival date. No-Shows: Entire stay will be charged.

 

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