On the road from Braga to Gerês the Pousada de Amares emerges, Santa Maria do Bouro is a result of the restoration of a twelfth century Cistercian Monastery. This fantastic hotel in Gerês, surrounded by stunning gardens, has been extensively restored and adapted for modern times, has been transformed into a temple of peace.
The Pousada de Amares is located mere minutes from the National Park of Peneda Gerês, where you can enjoy the experience of a lifetime immersed in the stunning environment. The Pousada is only a few kilometres from the city of Braga, one of the focal religious points in Portugal, known for its baroque churches, splendid eighteenth century houses and elaborate parks and gardens.
The entire Pousada is a labyrinth of surprises; one of the most beautiful sites on location is the large stone chimney in the monk hall. From the outside of the Gerês hotel, guests can appreciate the extraordinary natural beauty and landscape.
The Restaurant
The Convent’s kitchen is known for its specialities and its fabulous cuisine, framing a magnificent environment that will provide you with a meal worthy not of a monk but of a King.
For that reason we invite you to sit at our table and travel in time and delight yourself with what time cannot destroy: our rich cuisine!
SUGGESTION MENU - MENU PLATINUM
Welcome Cocktail
Sparkling Wine Flute / Fresh Orange Juice / Water / Dry Oporto wine / White and Red wine /
Oporto Tawny / Gin Tonic / Snacks / Mussels in a stew of paprika and vinaigrette / Octopus Salad / Crab “Vol-au-vent” / Sausage croquettes / Pork Fillet with sausages kebab / Gazpachos “Shot” / Melon “Shot” with Mint / Buttery cheese Profiteroles
Amuse-Bouche
Shrimp and garlic kebab with a “shot” of Kiwi
Soup
Partridge Bouillon with rice and mint flavor
Fish Main Dish
Cod fish in olive oil and garlic with a crust of regional bread, potato roasted
in “Fleur de Sel” and sautéed turnip
Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet with Sparkling wine
Meat Main Dish
Beef Medallion in “Boleto” mushroom sauce, green asparagus and potato croquette
Dessert
Trilogy of “Conventual” sweets with Tangerine “sorbet”
Beverage
Beverage Suggestion
Coffee and Petit Fours
The Rooms
The Pousada de Gerês, Amares has 32 rooms:30 standard rooms and 2 suites.
This Pousada has a perfect symbiosis between the historical weight of the building and the modernity and comfort that it offers.
The Pousada has the possibility of adjoining rooms.
