The 12th century Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria do Bouro was sensitively remodelled in 1989 by Eduardo Souto de Moura, considered one of Portugal’s greatest contemporary architects. Whilst preserving the original character of the monastery, the interior has been tastefully redesigned to provide modern, minimalist surroundings in which guests can relax and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a bygone era.

Situated on the outskirts of the Peneda-Geres National Park, the Pousada provides a good base from which to explore Portugal’s only National Park – an area of lush vegetation amidst a hilly landscape of jumbled granite rocks.

Amenities/Leisure
32 air-conditioned rooms including 2 superior rooms, all with bathroom (bath or shower), hairdryer, telephone, cable TV, safe deposit box and minibar • 10 rooms have a view over the sun terrace and swimming pool •  The superior rooms have a separate bedroom and living room, and either have a view over the swimming pool or over the orange tree courtyard •  One superior room has a sofa bed suitable for a child •  Two rooms interconnect •  ‘Old Kitchen Monks’ restaurant serving local cuisine •  Bar •  Several seating areas •  TV lounge •  Pool table • Billiards room •  Lift from the first floor only •  Circular swimming pool (15 x 10m) and children’s pool (access by a flight of steps), open May-Sep •  Sun terraces with views over the gardens •  Tennis court (free of charge) •  Free parking • The village church bells can be heard hourly from 7am to 9pm •  The village of Santa Maria do Bouro has a selection of snack-bars •   11km from Amares • 24km from Braga.

Note: Pousada map reference 6 (see pousada page >)

Special Offers
•  Stay 7 nights pay 5 nights all year
•  Stay 3 nights pay 2 nights all year (only valid Sun - Thurs)
Note: Only one offer applicable per booking