Casa dos Hospitalários

Surrounded by the countryside of Beira Baixa, this restored 17th-century pilgrim hospital features a swimming pool overlooking Alvaro's mountain ranges and the river. The property once belonged to the Order of Malta and gave assistance to pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela.The air-conditioned rooms at Casa dos Hospitalarios come with a TV and have either private or shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms have a colourful décor and a hydromassage shower.A breakfast buffet is served daily in Hospitalarios' dining room, which has an exposed stone wall and a historic wash basin showing religious aspects related with Order of Malta. Regional dinners are available upon request.While adults relax by the pool, smaller visitors can enjoy themselves in the kid's playroom. There is also a media library with books.Pedrógão Grande is situated 40 km away, while Coimbra is 90 km from the property. Bikes can be rented on site to discover the unspoiled surroundings.