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Pousada Caniçada, Gerês
Caniçada, Portugal · Pousadas de Portugal · Accessible Luxury
Januario Godinho's 1949-51 chalet above the Canicada reservoir, a Pousada from 1968, Americo Tomas cutting the ribbon. Thirty-six rooms after 2008, Peneda-Geres at the door.
- 36 rooms
- Opened 1968
- Neighborhood: Caniçada reservoir / Geres
- Architect: Januario Godinho
About Pousada Caniçada, Gerês
- French concessionaires ran the dining room until April 1974. Rebuild 1990 with 29 rooms, then 36.
- Caniçada, edge of Peneda-Geres National Park.
History
Godinho chalet 1949-51 as a roadside restaurant. Pousada from 1968. Expanded to about 36 rooms in 2008.
The setting
Above the Canicada reservoir on the edge of Peneda-Geres.
Restaurants and bars
- Dining room (lounge and dining room continuous space) — Bar
- Pousada do Gerês restaurant — Restaurant · Traditional Portuguese
- Bar above the restaurant — Bar
- Fireplace bar — Bar
Experiences
- Off-Road Tour: Nature Tour — Full-day trip to Arado Waterfall, Pedra Bela and the Boneca Viewpoint in Peneda-Gerês National Park.
- Peneda-Gerês Natural Park hiking — Network of marked and map/GPS hiking trails.
- Horse Riding — Guided horse ride through Peneda-Gerês National Park.
- Adventure Park — Children's and adults' circuits at Campo de Gerês: bridges, abseiling, rock climbing and zip line.
- Bicycle Rental — Explore the Albergaria Forest on two wheels with waterfall roadbook and picnic.
- Boat Tour — Trip along the reservoir with river swimming spots.
Amenities
- Pool
- EV charging
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