The Pousada

Please note this Pousada is no longer part of Pestana Group.

 

This Pousada is set in a small XIII century manor house, where rooms and suites have their own courtyards, and ensures guests have total privacy. From the manor's old walls you have the most magnificent view over the river Minho. This is an excellent starting point to get to know the beautiful Minho landscapes and traditions, or even to relive the military achievements of this land.

Pousada History:

Vila Nova de Cerveira was established by the King D. Dinis on October 1st 1321, who also ordered the construction of the castle that still dominates its center. The consolidation of V. N. Cerveira as a tourist destination is supported in artifacts of great historical and cultural relevance, as the Mountain and chapel of Espirito Santo, where there are visible remaining portions of a defensive system, most probably of Celtic origin. Also important is the S. Cipriano Church, from the 19th century, also with previous vestiges from the 16th century, and the Chapel of S. Roque, built after the 1564 plague. Solar dos Castros is an interesting building from the 18th century.

The castle's construction was ordered by the King D. Dinis and has seven towers, still well preserved, thanks to the 1940's restoration works. Inside the castle, there's the Misericordia Church, Senhora da Ajuda Chapel, the old Court, the Chain and the Pillory. The Pousada D. Diniz was built inside the former wall from the 18th century, becoming a Pousada in September 3rd 1982. The rooms and suites are situated in independent blocks and some of them have small terraces with full privacy for its occupants. From the walls the visitors can enjoy a magnificent view over the Minho River.

Rooms

The Pousada has 29 Rooms, 2 of which are non-smoking.

The rooms have the following equipment:

• Air Conditioning
• Mini-bar
• Phone
• Cable TV
• Hairdryer
• Historical surroundings.

Gastronomy

Specialty Restaurant Menu

• Vegetable soup
• Codfish "au gratin" with onions
• Roast pork with baked potatoes
• Eggs and almond sweet

Weddings and Other Events

Panoramic Restaurant surrounded with windows with view of the village and the mountain. Ideal for weddings and other special events, with the maximum capacity of 200 people.

Activities

at the Pousada

• Snooker
• Family games

outside the Pousada

• Rowing
• Canoeing
• Cruises
• Golf Course
• Bicycle tours
• Country walks
• Four wheel driving
• Sailing
• Fishing (river)

Fairs and Markets:

• Arts Biennal (Vila Nova de Cerveira) - August
• Our Lady of Agonia (Viana do Castelo) - August
• Music Festival (Paredes de Coura) - August
• Coca Festival (Monção) - August
• Feiras Novas (Ponte de Lima) - Sept

Location

Vila Nova de Cerveira, in northwest Portugal, is 108 km from Oporto.

Interesting Places:

• Parish Church
• Houses (16th/18th Century)
• Viana do Castelo
• Peneda/Gerês National Park
• Bom Jesus and Sameiro Sanctuaries - Braga
• Brejoeira Palace - Monção
• Soajo
• Paredes de Coura

Nearest Pousadas:

• Gerês 99 km
• Valença do Minho 16 km
• Amares 70 km
• Viana do Castelo 39 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 room, per night including breakfast	22/09/09 31/03/10		05/04/10 15/07/10		16/07/10 11/09/10 and Easter (1-4/04/10)		12/09/10 31/10/10
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Double	90.00	120.00	120.00	150.00	150.00	150.00	120.00	150.00
*Rates vary according to the pousada availability, please double check rates when booking. Single occupancy 12.00€ discount 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. Click here to see New Year Eve Package

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