POUSADA SAO BENTO***

CANICADA. Superior Tourist Class Traditional Hotel 2 kms to city centre 85 kms to the nearest airport (porto) 30 km to the nearest station (braga) 15 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 8 km to the nearest fair site (vieira do minho)

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location
In the heart of the Peneda-Geres National Park near Canicada is this ancient hunting lodge, now a Pousada. This is one of the nicest sceneries in Portugal. From the terrace one of the most impressive views of the Canicada dam considered one of the most important wild life reserves.
rooms
Medium in size and in excellent condition. Decor is simple lodge style with wooden floors, beamed ceilings with basic facilities.
restaurant
Is medium in size with a capacity for 90 people serving an extensive menu of regional dishes from Minho.
exterior
Is approached via a courtyard with gardens and swimming pool to the left, main building to the centre and rooms to the right. A typical country lodge in stone, wood and covered in creepers.
lobby
Is small in size and general decor is of high wooden ceilings supported with huge rafters giving a hunting lodge atmosphere.
general
The Pousada has a tennis court, swimming pool and esplanade. Visitors can go hiking in the park and the region is famous for its game hunting. 08/06

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Room Facilities

Air conditioning
Automatic wake-up call
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Television

Hotel Facilities

Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Early check-in
Lobby
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Porterage
Room Service
Tennis