The POUSADA DE AMARES is a 12th century Cistercian monastery surrounded by lush woodland, located between the city of Braga, 24 kilometers away, and the Geres mountain range. The 32 air- conditioned guestrooms feature modern décor with warm colors and light wood furnishings. All rooms come equipped with cable television, direct-dial phones and minibars.
Local specialties such as Stewed Pork Loins are served with an extensive wine list in the hotel's rustic restaurant which features stone arches and wooden beams. Guests can relax with a swim in the outdoor pool, or test their snooker skills inside the hotel. Those arriving by car can take advantage of the hotel's free parking. There are banquet facilities for social functions and a conference room with audio-visual equipment for business seminars. Guests can keep up with the latest events with complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The nearest golf course is 35 kilometers from the hotel at Porte de Lima, while sightseers will find a number of attractions in the surrounding area: the traditional Portuguese village of Santa Isabel da Monte is 13 kilometers from the hotel and Geres mountain range is 18 kilometers away. Slightly further afield are the Cathedral and Roman Road, both 24 kilometers away at Braga. Oporto International Airport is 65 kilometers from the hotel.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Nossa Senhora da Abadia 8 km / 4.9 mi
Minho University 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Bom Jesus do Monte 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Estadio Municipal de Braga 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Santa Barbara Garden 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Citania de Briteiros 12 km / 7.4 mi

The preferred airport for Pousada de Amares / Geres Santa Maria do Bouro is Braga (BGZ) 8.5 km / 5.3 mi.