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POUSADA DE AMARES
HOTEL SANTA MARIA DO BOURO.

Pousada de Amares - Hotel Santa Maria de Bouro
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Formerly a 12th Century Cistercian Monastery this hotel Pousada is near Amares in the Minho region of Northern Portugal.

The restoration of this Pousada has won many prestigious awards and was under the direction of the famous modern day architect Eduardo Souto Moura.

It is situated between the historic town of Braga and Peneda Geres National Park and is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Minho area of Portugal.

This idyllic setting, surrounded by lush fields and vineyards where the famous Vinho Verde wine is produced, together with the beautiful architecture of the Pousada ensures a peaceful and utterly relaxing stay.

Approximately 15 kilometres away is the ancient town of Braga, the religious capital of Portugal, with many fine churches, the most important of which is the Se (Cathedral), originally built in the 11th Century on the site of a Moorish mosque.

The Se has been added to through the centuries and contains a wealth of architectural gems.

The museum houses a collection of religious treasures from the 11th Century onwards.

In the Capela dos Reis the naturally mummified body of Archbishop Lourenco can be viewed.

Three kilometres to the north of Braga is the Capela de Sao Frutuoso, one of the oldest churches in the country, dating from the 7th Century, and four kilometres to the east is the church Bom Jesus do Monte.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens this church is reached by a stunning baroque staircase, of over 1000 steps, or by funicular for the fainthearted!

To experience, probably the most beautiful countryside in Portugal, a visit to Portugal's only National Park (Peneda Geres) is a must.

It has been described as "this green terraced paradise with a back drop of austere granite mountains is a haven to many endangered species of flora and fauna". It also contains sites of many ancient settlements from prehistoric and celtic civilisations".

The town of Amares is about 18 kilometres away.

Pousada de Amares has 2 deluxe and 30 standard bedrooms, some inter-connecting, all with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, Cable television, mini-bar, hair dryer, locker, bathing gowns and phone. It is air conditioned and facilities include restaurant, bar, terrace, lift, swimming pool, snooker and family games, parking and conference facilites.

The restaurants of the Pousada group hotels offer a variety of dishes including a selection of local and regional specialities.

Activities available in this area include bird watching (ornithology), hunting, river fishing, horse riding, bicycle tours, 4 wheel driving, water sports, shooting range, paintball etc.

The international airport at Porto (Oporto) is approximately 68 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.


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Pousada Santa Maria de Bouro at Amares
01 Nov 2009 to
31 Oct 2010 Rates in EUR
1 Nov to 31 Mar 1 Apr to 15 Jul
12 Sep to 31 Oct
16 Jul to 11 Sep
Easter
PROMOTIONS - 1 PERSON SHARING A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM *
Golden Age up to 50% discount (conditions apply)
5 nights Passport 47.5 EUR 47.5 EUR 47.5 EUR
Golden Age Passport 40 EUR 40 EUR 40 EUR
If you are not eligible for a promotion, you will be offered the lowest rate possible
RACK RATES - 2 PERSONS SHARING A DOUBLE ROOM
Standard double room 200 EUR 250 EUR 290 EUR
Deluxe room 240 EUR 300 EUR 348 EUR

PLEASE NOTE
- Prices are valid until 31 October 2010 - they are subject to change without prior notice
- Prices are per night and include breakfast and taxes
- Special rates apply at New Year (29 Dec to 1 Jan)
- Special rates are available for reservations of 10 bedrooms or more
- Cancellations - 1st night will be charged if the reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival
- No show - the whole stay will be charged
- Supplements may apply  *

Promotion Overview (for more detailed information use the link)
Golden Age 15% discount on the Best Available Rate for guests aged 55 or over (up to 50% discount on rack rate).
Passport 1 5 nights accommodation + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the
Pousada Restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Passport with car rental 5 one night vouchers in a Pousada + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group A)
+ 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Golden Age Passport 5 nights accommodation for guests aged 55 years or over + 3 vouchers for 20% discount
to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Golden Age Passport with car rental 5 nights accommodation for guests aged 55 years or over + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group A) + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
2 nights shortbreak Rooms from € 47.50 per person, per night
Honeymoon Offer Special Offer available for newly wedded couples

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