Pousada in Belmonte
Pousada in Belmonte - Hotel Convento de Belmonte
Set on the slopes of the Esperanca Mountain, at just over 1 km from the town of Belmonte, the birthplace of Pedro Alvares Cabral, the Pousada Convento de Belmonte results from the renovation of the former Nossa Senhora da Esperanca Convent.
Inside, the chapel and sacristy have been converted into a lounge and bar a good example of the harmonious blend of historical architecture and modern construction and comfort.
The Pousada hotel has preserved the Monastery’s heritage intact (the site was classified as a building of public interest in 1986), included amphitheatre architecture layout in the pine woods on the slopes of Esperança´s Mountain, and stunning landscape with views over the Cova da Beira region and Estrela’s Mountain.
Guests can use this historic luxury hotel as a base for exploring the many historical monuments is the region, including the castle, the burial vault of the Cabral family, the Jewish Quarter, as well as the natural beauty and folk traditions of Serra da Estrela (Estrela´s Mountain), one of the Europe’s most important natural reserves.
We loved staying in this pousada. The weather in November is not warm but it was warm enough for us to sit on the small balcony outside our room and enjoy the view. We dined in the restaurant both nights of our stay and while the service was great we felt the food missed the “excellent” mark. We did however, find one of the waitresses the most charming ever. Don’t know her name but she is “expecting” in January!
We enjoyed a lovely night is this pousada. The bedroom was very large and comfortable.
The food in the restaurant was excellent and the staff very helpful.
Overall, what we expect from a Portuguese Pousada.
The Pousada was absolutely lovely and the service excellent. We travelled with two small children and were given a spacious room with extra beds for both children. The location is charming with much to do in Belmonte and the hotel itself is certainly worth a visit.
A nice location and a most unusual Pousada The reception was first class and the room - Fr. Octavio - was spacious, quiet but did not have a wonderful view. The dining room staff were quite exceptional and the food was excellent and without doubt Belmonte will be on our itinerary next year when we return to the UK from the Algarve once again.
The town of Belmonte was interesting and well worth a second visit.