Pousada Vila Viçosa

Vila Vicosa is a 1.5-hour drive from Marvao. We spent the night at the Pousada Vila Vicosa.

1. Location:

-walking distance to sights: yes

-safety: yes

-restaurants nearby: yes. Restaurant onsite.

2. Transportation:

-easy to find: yes

-parking: free parking onsite

3. Room:

-size: large

-noise level: quiet

-bed: small double bed

-bathroom:

-shower pressure: rain shower pressure poor but handheld shower head pressure okay

-amenities: slippers, bathrobe: no

-amenities:

-safe: yes

-fridge: yes

-electric tea kettle: no

-coffee maker: no

-free bottled water: yes

-English channels: yes

-AC did not work so the room was very warm. We tried opening the door to the deck but were quickly swarmed with many flies.

4. Hotel:

-elevator: yes

-WiFi: good

5. Breakfast:

-included: yes

-variety: scrambled eggs, bacon, mushrooms, smoked salmon, salami, cheese, baked goods

The pousada was previously the Convento de Chagas de Cristo.

Sitting room in the pousada.

Frescoes can still be seen.

We had a large outdoor deck but unfortunately it had high walls and looked over rooftops.

Outdoor pool and jacuzzi

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