Pousada De Tavira Convento Da Graca Hotel

General Information

This Pousada was once the Convent of the Cloistered Augustinian Nuns, which was founded around 1569. It stands on the palace hill on the property of what was thought to be the Jewish quarter. It is most noteworthy has are the sixteenth and 17th Century Renaissance monastery, the front overlooking the major piazza and the central staircase, both in the Baroque fashion. Archaeological traces of Islamic origin were discovered during restoration and, as a result, the architectural plans were changed. These items were recovered and are now partially visible from the brasserie and hall district. Pousada Convento da Graca features a entire of 36 bedrooms comprising five rooms and 16 apartments with terrace. One of the apartments features a personal park verandah. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have LCD screen tv with Cable TV, mini-bar, straight dial phone, secure and hair dryer. The Pousada also features non-smoking rooms. Services and amenities comprise restaurant, brasserie, two open-air swimming pools, family toys, wi-fi in some regions, data amenities and a car parking. Pousada Convento da Graca features a museum region featuring 12th Century archaeological remains from the Arab occupation. Tavira, one of the major cities in the Algarve, was once one of the Moors’ most indispensable settlements and remains of this occupation, and that of earlier civilisations, are tranquil in evidence today. At one time Tavira was a Phoenician countryside, it was also inhabited by the Romans and, it was a necessary town during the Muslim occupation. The Pousada is next to the Gilao River and the Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of the plurality essential points in the net of wetlands which links Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. The area is characterized by fine sunny days ideal for exploration the fantastic countryside. There are several courses in golf surrounding including Benamor, Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima.