Location. The Pousada de Amares hotel is located in Amares, Portugal, between the city of Braga, Portugal, and the Geres mountain range. Our Lady of the Abbey Sanctuary is four kilometers away. The Portuguese village of Santa Isabel da Monte and Peneda-Geres National Park are within 18 kilometers of the hotel. Hotel Features. The hotel features the rustic décor of the original monastery, complete with stone floors and walls. Stone arches and wooden beams decorate the hotel's restaurant, which serves complimentary buffet breakfasts each morning. Regional Portuguese specialties, including chicken broth, roast codfish, stewed pork loin and puddings, are offered for dinner. An extensive wine list accompanies meals. Meeting rooms and Internet access are available on site. Recreational amenities include family games like snooker and an outdoor pool. Complimentary parking is available.
Guestrooms. The air-conditioned guestrooms at the Pousada de Amares feature cable television. Minibars are included. Select rooms include views of the surrounding area.
Expert Tip. Formerly a Cistercian monastery constructed in the 12th century, the Pousada de Amares hotel was transformed into a hotel by Portuguese architect Souto Moura.
