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Pousada Braganca

PORTUGAL - TRAS OS MONTES ACCOMMODATION

POUSADA BRAGANCA
HOTEL SAO BARTOLOMEU.

Pousada de Braganca - Hotel Sao Bartolomeu
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This charming and modern Hotel Pousada overlooks Braganca, the historic capital of Tras-os-Montes (behind the hills) in Portugal.

This is an excellent and comfortable base from which to explore this remote and historic region that time has forgotten.

The town is the seat of the Royal House of Braganca who ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1910 when the monarchy was dissolved.

The old medieval walled town known as the Citadela has been virtually untouched for centuries. It surrounds the 13th Century council chamber and 12th Century keep.

The keep has a military museum and a viewing platform affording panoramic views of the area and across to Spain.

Due to its remoteness, Braganca became sanctuary to the Jewish population fleeing Spain to escape the Inquisition, their culture affected many aspects of Braganca life.

Outside the fortified walls in the new town is the Renaissance Cathedral of Sao Joao Baptista, with painted panels of the life of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order.

Also worth visiting is the Igreja de Sao Bento, a Renaissance gem.

The 18th Century Bishop's Palace, now a museum, has a collection of religious art, paintings by Alberto Souza and traditional folk art and craft.

Also of interest is the small transport museum containing the first steam train in the north.

Stretching north from Braganca to the Spanish border is Montesinho Natural Park a wilderness where time has stood still and the lifestyle of the villagers remains virtually unchanged since medieval times.

The accommodation at the Pousada comprises 28 bedrooms including 12 standard bedrooms, 15 superior rooms and 1 suite all with private bathrooom, hair dryer, air conditioning/heating, cable TV and satelite, telephone, minibar and Internet in 3 rooms and Wireless in all the others. Many rooms have a balcony and some are inter-connecting.

Facilites include lift, restaurant, bar, terrace and parking.

Dining in Portugal is usually very good. The restaurants of the Pousada group hotels offer a variety of dishes including a selection of local and regional specialities.

Pousada de Braganca also has a swimming pool and will be pleased to assist in organising some of the activities held in the area which include horseriding, shooting, fishing, four wheel driving, bicycle excursions, micro lighting, karting and picnics.

The international airport at Porto (Oporto) is approximately 214 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.


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Pousada Sao Bartolomeu at Braganca
2008 Rates in EUR Jan to Mar Apr to Jul
Sep and Oct
Easter
and Aug
Nov and Dec
PROMOTIONS - 1 PERSON SHARING A STANDARD DOUBLE ROOM *
Golden Days 36 EUR 51 EUR 59 EUR 39 EUR
Passport option 1 47.5 EUR 47.5 EUR 47.5 EUR 47.5 EUR
Pass Golden Age 37.5 EUR 37.5 EUR 37.5 EUR 37.5 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 120 EUR 170 EUR 198 EUR 130 EUR
Deluxe room 144 EUR 204 EUR 238 EUR 156 EUR
Suite 162 EUR 230 EUR 267 EUR 176 EUR

PLEASE NOTE
- Prices are in euros and are valid from 2 January to 27 December 2008 - they are subject to change without prior notice
- Prices are per night and include breakfast and taxes
- Special rates apply at New Year
- 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 Days 40% discount for guests aged 55 or over
Passport 1 4 nights accommodation + 3 vouchers for 25% discount to be used in the
Pousada Restaurants + 1 night accommodation to be used in a future stay
Golden Age Passport 5 nights accommodation for guests aged 55 years or over + 2 vouchers for 25% discount
to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 1 night accommodation to be used in a future stay
Last Minute Late booking
Passport 2 4 one night vouchers in a Pousada + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group A)
+ 2 vouchers for 25% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 1 one night voucher to be used in a future stay
Passport 3 2 one night vouchers in a Pousada + 2 one night vouchers at Hotel Pestana Palace, Sintra or Cascais + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group A) + 2 vouchers for 25% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 1 one night voucher to be used in a future stay

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