POUSADA DE OUREM

Located within the walled town of Ourém, the Pousada de Ourém hotel is built from a cluster of medieval houses and renovated with modern amenities. The hotel has views of Seica River Valley, and is situated five kilometers from the famous pilgrimage destination of Fátima. The 30 guestrooms feature simple modern décor with light wood furnishings. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable television, direct dial phones and minibars. Guests can lounge on the terraces and cool off with a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also has a lounge area where guests can watch television and browse complimentary newspapers while enjoying a drink from the bar. Business guests can take advantage of the hotel's exhibit space and audio visual equipment. The hotel restaurant serves regional Portuguese and international dishes, in a modern setting with wood furnishings and tiled floors. The hotel is close to a number of attractions. These include the medieval sights of Ourém itself, including the castle and 15th century church, one kilometer away. Five kilometers down the road at Fátima, guests can witness the famous pilgrimages on the 13th of each month, including torchlight processions, vigils, services and blessings as the pilgrims make their way towards the Chapel of Apparitions. A little further afield guests can visit the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline art, 22 kilometers away, and the town of Obidos, 80 kilometers away. Lisbon (Portela International Airport is 141 kilometers from the hotel.