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ALCÁCER DO SAL BARCELOS

Dom Alfonso II Pousada In a stunning setting Quinta do Convento da Franqueira Englishman
on the estuary of the river Sado, this pousada Piers Gallie produces some 30,000 bottles of
offers luxurious accommodation in the old castle vinho verde a year on this estate, owned by his
of Alcácer do Sal. This is an area rich in history, family since 1965. The 16th-century building was
natural history, long, sandy beaches and sporting once a monastery. Rooms are furnished with
pursuits ranging from golf to paint-ball. The antique furniture in restful style; there’s also a
restaurant specializes in local dishes. lounge with games, books and a bar. An ancient
N 7580 Alcácer do Sal. Map 270 A3. § (26561) 3070. spring now feeds the swimming pool.
` (26561) 3074. $ guest@pousadas.pt 0 b,l,d. N 4755 Barcelos. Map p271 D2. § (253) 83 16 06.
Rooms 34. ∂ zS ¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ` (253) 83 22 31. 0 b. Rooms 5. S∂
¡¡¡ ¢ 1 Nov–1 May. / AE, V. ¡¡
ALVITO CASCAIS

Pousada Castelo de Alvito A life-sized knight in Casa da Pergola There’s something of the
armour stands guard at reception – appropriate English manor house about this busy guesthouse
for this castle which looks as though it has come in central Cascais, with its mantel clocks, wood-
straight out of a picture book. The stylish rooms panelled sittingroom ceiling and tea and scones
are large; some have original stone-arched and in the afternoon. The pretty front garden is not
mullioned windows overlooking the village. really for lounging, but rooms are comfortable
Outside, peacocks stalk the grounds and pool. and have a personal feel.
N 7920 Alvito. Map p270 B3. § (284) 48 07 00. N Avenida Valbom 13, 2750 Cascais. Map p270 A2.
` (284) 48 53 83. $ guest@pousadas.pt § (21) 484 00 40. ` (21) 483 47 91.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 20. z S ∂ ¢ Never. $ pergolahouse@vizzavi.pt 0 b. Rooms 10. z ∂
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ ¢ 15 Dec–1 Feb. / Not accepted. ¡¡

BEJA BRAGA
Pousada de São Francisco Serene former Castelo Bom Jesus Late-18th-cenutry Neo-Gothic
convent which retains it Gothic chapel. The ‘castle’ on a hill above Braga. An attractive place
cloister has been glassed in. to stay.
N 7800 Beja. Map p270 B3. § (284) 31 35 80. N Tenoes Bom Jesus, 4710 Braga. Map p271 D2.
` (284) 32 91 43. $ info@pousadas.pt § (253) 67 65 66. ` (253) 67 76 91. 0 b.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 34, plus 1 suite. ¡¡¡ Rooms 12. ¡¡
BRAGA BRAGANÇA
Albergaria Senhora-a-Branca A city-centre Moinho do Canico There is plenty of fishing to
hotel with large bedrooms and a roof terrace; be had near this old watermill, now a guesthouse
good selection of restaurants in Braga’s old town. furnished in country style. Peaceful setting.
N 58 Largo da Senhora-a-Branca, 4710 Braga. N Av. Abade de Bacal, Ponte de Castrelos, 5300
Map p271 D2. § (253) 26 99 38. ` (253) 26 99 37. $ Castrelos, Bragança. Map p271 F1. § ` (273) 32 35 77.
albergariasrabranca@oninet.pt 0 b. Rooms 21. ¡ $ moinho@bragancanet.pt 0 b. Rooms 2. ¡