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Pousada Ourém
Ourém, Portugal · Pousadas de Portugal · Accessible Luxury
A former 15th-century Santa Casa da Misericórdia hospital inside the walled medieval village of Ourém, a few kilometres from Fátima. Adapted between 1992 and 1996 across a cluster of historic houses, the pousada now spreads through the old hospital wing, a manor house, and a pool house. Guests look out over the Ribeira valley toward Ourém Castle.
- Opened 1996
- Neighborhood: Medieval village
About Pousada Ourém
- Fatima's sanctuary is about 13 km; Ourém Castle is a four-minute walk from the old hospital wing.
- DGEMN spread the 1992-96 conversion across hospital, manor, and pool house inside the medieval walls.
- This is Pousada Conde de Ourem, a cluster of historic houses, not a single palace keep.
History
The Pousada Ourem, also known as Pousada Conde de Ourem, occupies the former 15th-century Capela e Hospital da Santa Casa da Misericordia de Ourem inside the walled medieval village, a few kilometres from Fatima. DGEMN adapted a cluster of historic houses, including the old hospital, between 1992 and 1996. The pousada spreads across three buildings: a pool house, the old hospital wing, and an adapted former manor-house.
It operates within the Pestana Pousadas de Portugal network.
The setting
Inside the walled medieval village of Ourem, a few kilometres from Fatima.
Restaurants and bars
- Pousada Ourém Restaurant — Restaurant · regional cuisine
Experiences
- Ourém Castle — Remarkable example of medieval military architecture that has withstood battles, earthquakes and storms; excellent starting point for exploring regional history.
- Sanctuary of Fátima — One of the main pilgrimage destinations in the world, visited by three Popes; main pilgrimages on 13 May and 13 October.
- Agroal Nature Park — Leisure options, two walking trails, a garden, an Interpretation Centre, a camping area and picnic spots.
- Natural Monument of Dinosaur Footprints — Oldest known record of sauropod dinosaur footprints in the world, about 175 million years old, with several marked trails.
- Mira de Aire Caves — Considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, with over 11 km of underground galleries; petting zoo, water park and bar on site.
- Tasting of Regional Products — Tasting of regional products offered by the Pousada (charges may apply).
Amenities
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
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