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Pousada de Palmela

The Hotel

Former convent within a medieval castle Some 40km south of Lisbon, the Pousada de Palmela with its fine cloisters was once a convent, and nestles within the imposing remains of a magnificent medieval castle. Located on top of an imposing hill, it affords one of the most impressive panoramic views in the area.

Local Area

The historical town of Palmela takes its name from its Roman founder, Cornelius Palma, and the fortress was taken from the Moors by the Portuguese in the 12th century. The Pousada boasts excellent wines and superb cuisine and is also the perfect centre for exploring the sandy beaches of the Costa Azul and the magnificent Arrábida Natural Park.

Palmela can be reached by a regular train service from Lisbon and the Pousada is a 5 minute taxi ride from Palmela station.

Restaurant

Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am (weekdays), 8:00 am - 11:00am (weekends and public holidays)

Dinner: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cuisine

Refined regional Portuguese cuisine served in the former monastic refectory, with specialties like sopa caramela, caldo verde with chouriço, açorda-style fish, pataniscas (cod fritters), octopus, and secretos de porco preto (Iberian black pork) with seasonal accompaniments. Traditional flavors are prepared with a contemporary touch and paired with excellent wines from the Setúbal Peninsula, all in a historic setting that offers sweeping views and a unique dining atmosphere.

How to get there

From Lisboa Airport:

  1. Head east on Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas toward Av. de Berlim (0.2 mi)
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Av. de Berlim (0.1 mi)
  3. Turn left onto Av. Cidade do Porto (signs for A1/A8/A12) (374 ft)
  4. Take the ramp onto E01 (1.3 mi)
  5. Take exit 14 toward A12/Sul/Ponte Vasco da Gama (0.4 mi)
  6. Merge onto IC17 (0.1 mi)
  7. Continue onto A12 Partial toll road (21.8 mi)
  8. Take exit 1 toward Setúbal/Lisboa/Almada/Palmela Toll road (0.2 mi)
  9. Merge onto A12 Toll road (0.1 mi)
  10. Take exit 1 toward Lisboa/Almada/Palmela Toll road (0.4 mi)
  11. Merge onto A2 Toll road (1.1 mi)
  12. Take exit 4 toward Palmela/Montijo Toll road (0.5 mi)
  13. Merge onto N252 (signs for Setúbal/Palmela) (335 ft)
  14. Turn left to stay on N252 (0.6 mi)
  15. Turn right onto N379 (0.3 mi)
  16. Turn left onto Estr. do Cemitério(0.7 mi)
  17. Continue straight onto Alameda Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira (197 ft)
  18. Turn right onto Caminho do Castelo Destination will be on the right (0.2 mi)

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Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-fi
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
  • Parking
  • Safe
  • Mini-bar
  • TV in guest rooms
  • Telephone in guest rooms
  • Hairdryer in guest rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Meeting rooms
  • air conditioning
  • breakfast
  • wi-fi
  • tv in guest rooms
  • mini-bar
  • pet friendly
  • restaurant
  • parking
  • safe
  • meeting rooms
  • heating
  • hairdryer in guest rooms

Parking

For a worry-free stay, Pousada Castelo Palmela offers free private parking. Located within the castle walls, the parking lot guarantees safety and convenience.

Location

Region: Lisbon and the Tagus Valley

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