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Pousada Convento de Belmonte
Belmonte, Castelo Branco, Portugal · Pousadas de Portugal · Core Luxury
Franciscan convent of 1563 above Cabral's town, fire and ruin, Luis Rebelo de Andrade's 2000 pousada. Twenty-four rooms named for friars, chapel as lounge.
- 24 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Convent hill above Belmonte
- Architect: Luis Rebelo de Andrade
About Pousada Convento de Belmonte
- Black-granite outdoor pool. Kosher menu by request, a nod to Belmonte's Sephardic story. Chef Valdir Lubave on Serra da Estrela cooking.
History
Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, 1563, over a 13th-century hermitage. Public-interest ruins 1986. Pousada opened 2000, about 24 rooms.
The setting
In the hills above Belmonte, birthplace of Pedro Alvares Cabral.
Restaurants and bars
- Pousada de Belmonte (The Restaurant) — Restaurant · Regional, inspired by the region's typical cuisine of the Se · Chef Valdir Lubave
Experiences
- Trekking — Offered by the hotel as an activity or service (charges may apply).
- Horse Rides — Offered by the hotel as an activity or service (charges may apply).
- Bike Rides — Offered by the hotel as an activity or service (charges may apply).
- Jeep Tours — Offered by the hotel as an activity or service (charges may apply).
- Tours in the Area — Offered by the hotel as an activity or service (charges may apply).
- Fishing — Offered by the hotel as an activity or service (charges may apply).
Amenities
- Panoramic outdoor swimming pool tiled in black granite
- Gourmet restaurant (Pousada de Belmonte) with regional and kosher dining options
- Historical lounge and bar converted from the original 16th-century chapel and sacristy
- Guest rooms with private balconies and views of Serra da Estrela
- Library and lush gardens on the slopes of Serra da Esperança
- Proximity to the Jewish Quarter, Synagogue, and Belmonte Castle
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