travel42 Hotel Review: Pousada do Castelo

Pousada do Castelo travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

In a UNESCO-protected castle (believed to be a gift from the king to his new bride) considered to be the centerpiece of this impressively restored medieval village, just 8 kilometers from the Atlantic and some 70 kilometers north of Lisbon, this proud government-run pousada is one of the smallest in Portugal. It is considered one of the "seven wonders" of Portugal since the building has elements that date back to the ninth century. It is a perfect fit f...