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IN & OUT The first records of this Convent date back to 1268, when the S. Francisco Community appeared in Beja. IN he Pousada de Beja, created from the former Convent of São TFrancisco, is an Historic Hotel where luxury is reflected in every detail and attention, welcoming each guest with the finest treatment. The calm and serenity one feels within these centennial walls go side by side with the excellence of the service and the profusion of the scents of its regional gastronomy, offering an unique experience of absolute pleasure and indulgence to those seeking a true oasis on the plain of Alentejo Region. In the old Franciscan refectory, devotion is created today to the best and most refined flavours of the Alentejo Region. IN The long corridors of the Pousada of Beja exude serenity and seclusion – ideal for days of total relaxation. IN FACILITIES Historical Surroundings Air Conditioning Outdoor Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Games Room Parking Bar Restaurant Gardens Meeting Room Exchange Credit Cards WiFi Access Laundry Service 34 Rooms 1 Suite Barragem 55 km Praia Fluvial 55 km Largo D. Nuno Álvares Pereira 7801-901 Beja GPS N: 38 00.766 W: 7 51.611 RESTAURANT OF THE POUSADA It is said that the best meal is the one enjoyed with calm and concentration, during which nothing will distract you from its flavours. The Restaurant of the Pousada de São Francisco still retains the friendly and relaxing atmosphere from the refectory of the Franciscan Monks. It is the ideal setting to exercise all senses, inviting you to fully and slowly appreciate the traditional flavours of the gastronomy of the Alentejo Region. IN RESTAURANT OF THE POUSADA SPECIALITIES Regional Tomato Soup S. Francisco Convent Codfish Lamb Stew Shepherd’s Style Pousada’s Pastry (Almond, Sweet Pumpkin, Sugar and Eggs) Number of seats: 60 to 140 Os pratos estão sujeitos a alteração sem aviso prévio. During the Roman domain, Beja was called “Pax Julia”, in celebration of the pacification of Lusitania territory. OUT eja is an oasis of history and tranquillity. In the heart of Bthe Alentejo plain, history and gastronomy play a crucial role. Historical records show that this region was already inhabited during the Bronze Age. In 48 B.C., the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar named the region as “Pax Julia” (the peace of Julius) and came to declare it the capital town. Beja was the stage of many conquests and reconquests. A tour through the oldest streets of the city is a journey through its history. Vidigueira Vila de Frades 05 Cuba São Matias IP2 TO DO 04 Beringel IP8 BEJA Baleizão Taking off a few days in Beja Penedo Gordo means getting in contact with History Santa Clara de Louredo 02 and Nature in the heart of tranquil Alentejo Region. Allow yourself to grab all 02 the time in the world. Even the popular Cabeça Gorda songs are calmly performed. 03 Take the advantage and relax to the IP2 Lagoa 01 maximum, take long walks over the grape IC27 06 fields to see the wine cellars. Perhaps Alfarrobeira reaching the very beautiful coast you will de Baixo discover the few deserted and almost secret beaches, classified among the most beautiful in Portugal. 01 BALLOON RIDE PATHWAYS WINE ROUTES 02 WATER SPORTS (RIVER AND DAM) 04 PASSEIOS E COMPANHIA 05 HERDADE DO ROCIM OUT 03 EMOTION SPORTS, DESPORTO NATUREZA 06 HERDADE DA MALHADINHA E TURISMO ACTIVO, LDA TO DO ACTIVIDADES HIKING BALLOON RIDE HORSE RIDING Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Albernôa WAGON RIDES JEEP TOURS WATER SPORTS (RIVER AND) DAM BOATING EMOTION SPORTS, DESPORTO NATUREZA E TURISMO ACTIVO, LDA Hotel Rural Vila Galé Clube de Campo Herdade da Figueirinha - Santa Vitoria WINE ROUTES FISHING HERDADE DO ROCIM Estrada Nacional 387 - Cuba HUNTING HERDADE DA MALHADINHA GOLF Albernoa - Beja PAINTBALL ARCHERY AND CROSSBOW EVENTS BIRDWATCHING OVIBEJA Annual cattle fair April - May PATHWAYS VINIPAX PASSEIOS E COMPANHIA Annual event that brings together wine and gastronomy of the region Rua 22 de Janeiro, 2A - Grândola October OUT Vidigueira Vila de Frades Cuba 06 São Matias IP2 TO SEE Beringel IP8 BEJA Baleizão 02 01 04 03 Museums, historical sites, a Castle Penedo and a Watchtower; layers upon layers Gordo Santa Clara 05 of history and the legacy of all de Louredo 07 civilizations that have remained 08 in this region. Cabeça Gorda There is a rich and diverse patrimony, including the Nossa Senhora da Conceição IP2 Church and Convent, hosting the Regional Lagoa Museum, the Pizões Village and even the IC27 São Cucufate Roman Centre. Alfarrobeira de Baixo By the end of your visit you will find a large gastronomic variety in the city that undoubtedly will help you to regain strength and soothe the soul. 01 CASTLE 04 MISERICÓRDIA CHURCH GUIDED TOURS (WATCHTOWER, AVIS GATE AND ÉVORA GATE) 05 ROMAN VILLAGE OF PIZÕES 08 BEJA UPGRADE OUT 02 REGIONAL MUSEUM QUEEN D. LEONOR 06 SÃO CUCUFATE ROMAN CENTER 03 SANTO AMARO CHURCH 07 SÃO FRANCISCO CHURCH (VISIGOTHIC MUSEUM) TO SEE CASTLE (WATCHTOWER, AVIS GATE ROMAN VILLAGE OF PIZÕES AND ÉVORA GATE) Herdade de Algramaça - Pizões Rua Antero de Quental - Beja REGIONAL MUSEUM QUEEN D. LEONOR SÃO CUCUFATE ROMAN CENTER Largo da Conceição - Beja São Cucufate - Vila de Frades SANTO AMARO CHURCH SÃO FRANCISCO CHURCH Santa Maria - Serpa (VISIGOTHIC MUSEUM) Largao de Santo Amaro - Beja GUIDED TOURS MISERICÓRDIA CHURCH Praça da República - Beja BEJA UPGRADE OUT Vidigueira Vila de Frades Cuba São Matias IP2 Beringel IP8 TO EAT BEJA Baleizão 02 01 Penedo Gordo Santa Clara de Louredo The good cuisine of the Alentejo Region is served in good regional earthenware. Cabeça Gorda The fine Açorda Soup, made with the irreplaceable Alentejo bread, the game dishes or the Lamb Stew are the IP2 Lagoa highlights that will stir and open the IC27 appetite of the most demanding guests. Alfarrobeira All dishes are scented with coriander. In de Baixo this region, where wheat was once seen as a king, in today’s gastronomy still reveals aromatic surprises. 01 PULO DO LOBO OUT 02 ADEGA TÍPICA 25 DE ABRIL TO EAT PULO DO LOBO Praceta Rainha D. Leonor 6 - Beja ADEGA TÍPICA 25 DE ABRIL Rua da Moeda, 23 – Beja TYPICAL DISHES Açorda Alentejana (Local Soup) Lamb Stew Serpa Cheese Game Dishes DOCES Golden Soup BEBIDAS Pennyroyal Liquor OUT Valença Bragança Caniçada Gerês Viana Castelo Amares Pousada Amares - Mosteiro de Amares Pousada Crato - Mosteiro do Crato Guimarães Alijó Pousada Faro - Palácio de Estoi Pousada Guimarães - Mosteiro de Guimarães Pousada Lisboa - Terreiro do Paço Marão Ria Viseu Pousada Alcácer do Sal - Castelo de Alcácer Pousada Alvito - Castelo de Alvito Belmonte Pousada Angra do Heroísmo Vila Pouca da Beira Pousada Arraiolos - Convento de Arraiolos Serra da Pousada Beja - Convento de Beja Estrela Pousada Belmonte - Convento de Belmonte Condeixa - A - Nova Pousada Évora - Convento de Évora Pousada Estremoz - Castelo de Estremoz Pousada Horta - Castelo da Horta Pousada Óbidos - Castelo de Óbidos Pousada Palmela - Castelo de Palmela Ourém Pousada Queluz - Palácio de Queluz Óbidos Pousada Serra da Estrela Marvão Pousada Tavira - Convento de Tavira Pousada Viana do Castelo Pousada Vila Pouca da Beira - Convento de Vila P. da Beira Crato Pousada Vila Viçosa - Convento de Vila Viçosa Pousada Viseu Queluz Estremoz Arraiolos Lisboa Vila Évora Palmela Viçosa Pousada Gerês - Caniçada Pousada Marvão Alcácer Alvito Pousada Sagres do Sal Pousada Valença Pousada Ourém Pousada Ria Angra Pousada Alijó do Heroísmo Pousada Condeixa - Coimbra Horta Beja Pousada Bragança Pousada Marão Tavira Sagres Estoi.