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ACCOMMODATION IN THE BEIRAS REGION OF PORTUGALThe most important inland cities in the Beiras region of Portugal are Coimbra, Leiria, Viseu, Castelo Branco, Guarda and Covilha with Figueira da Foz and Aveiro being coastal towns.The Beiras region has three sub regions : Beira Alta, Beira Baixa and Beira Litoral. The coastal region has long sandy beaches and there is a beautiful Pousada facing the lagoon at Aveiro. Coimbra is an old university city that is worth a visit particularly for those who enjoy Fado, a particular type of song which is unique to Portugal. The Dao wine producing area is found in the more mountainous, inland area near Viseu. The east of the region is mountainous and still retains a traditional village way of life. This page lists Manor Houses, Pousadas & Traditional Hotels, Villas, Cottages and Modern Hotels & Apartments in this area of Portugal. |
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| TOWN | NAME | IMAGE | RATING | DESCRIPTION |
| Condeixa
a
Nova |
Pousada
Santa Cristina |
Pousada | Two kilometres from the
Roman site of Conimbriga and 10 kilometers from the University town of
Coimbra. A peaceful hotel in the Pousada group |
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| Coimbra | Quinta das Lagrimas | 4
star
Hotel |
A luxury hotel based on
a Manor House with
20 acres of gardens. Across the river is the University town of Coimbra. |
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| Bussaco | Palace of Bussaco | 5
star
Hotel |
A former royal Palace now
a luxury hotel. 250
acres of woodland surround the Palace. A quiet hotel and the facilities of the Curia Palace Hotel, 15 kms away, are also available. |
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| Belmonte
Manteigas |
Pousada
Convento
de Belmonte |
Pousada | A former Convent that has
been converted into a
luxury hotel by the Pousada Group. Belmonte was the home of Cabral who discovered Brazil. |
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| Almeida | Pousada
Senhora
das Neves |
Pousada | A modern hotel
in the Pousada Group.
Almeida is an attractive fortified border town within 18th century walls. The village has a long history as a military garrison. |
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| Manteigas | Pousada Sao Lourenco | Pousada | A Pousada in the mountains
of the Serra da
Estrela Natural Park, 13 kilometers from the town of Manteigas. An area of traditional subsistence agriculture. |
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| Torreira
Murtosa |
Pousada da Ria | Pousada | A hotel in the Pousada group
on a narrow
isthmus between the sea and the Ria. This lagoon still has the traditional brightly painted boats which can be seen from the verandas. |
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| Vila
Pouca
da Beira |
Convento
do
Desagravo |
Pousada | A luxury hotel using the
buildings of a former Convent which then became a military Hospital.
Beautifully restored by the Bissaya Barreto Foundation which owns the building. |
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| Proenca-a-Nova | Pousada das Amoras | Pousada | Delightful Pousada accommodation adjacent to a 19th Century Palace in central Portugal. The Pousada takes its name “Das Amoras”, which translates to “of the blackberries”. | |
| Viseu | Pousada de Viseu | Pousada | The Pousada Viseu, Portugal is one of the recent additions to the Pousada network. The Pousada is set in the former Saint Teotonio hospital, which was originally opened in 1842. | |
| Modern Hotels and Apartments - Beiras Region - Portugal | ||||
| TOWN | NAME | IMAGE | RATING | DESCRIPTION |
| Coimbra | Hotel Tivoli Coimbra | 4 star | Modern hotel located in the centre of the beautiful and historical town of Coimbra | |
| Villas- Beiras Region - Portugal | ||||||
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| TOWN | NAME | IMAGE | DESCRIPTION | BEDS | BEACH |
| Nr. Viseu | Cottage
at
Casa de Fatauncos |
Two cottages at a Manor
House that accepts
guests in the house rural central Portugal. Village nearby. |
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| Lousa | Cottages
at
Quintal de Alem Ribeiro |
Small cottages in a hamlet.
Excellent restaurant in Lousa. Car essential. |
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