A haven surrounded by nature in the quaint village of Valença do Minho
Bordered by the river Minho, this Pousada is located within the fort of Valença, alongside the town´s northern walls.
Authentic and cosy
With its unpretentious, comfortable and charming style and access to one of the Santiago pilgrimage routes, Pousada Valença guarantees you a memorable stay.
Minho lies a stone´s throw away from Melgaço and Monção, a winemaking region famous for its green wines and the predominance of Alvarinho. The houses in Valença are typically white, with dark granite stonework, thereby giving the entire village a sober, well-kept appearance. The ground is equally dark and the walls can be walked on in complete safety, so it's really worth your while wandering around on foot and getting into the rhythm of the local lifestyle. You will find countless shops here , in addition to the magnificent São Teotónio Church in the square opposite the cannon, which is well worth a visit.
As it happens, just about everywhere is worth a visit: Tui, on the other side of the bridge, is Valença´s twin-sister town and is probably the Spanish town that speaks the best Portuguese.
The living room is spacious and boasts a striking view of the wall, the river and the bridges leading to Tui in Spain. Everything you can see on the other side of the river is part of the magnificent region of Galicia.
This pousada is small and family-run and you are likely to get to know other guests in no time at all. However, if you´re looking for absolute peace and quiet, you can be sure that nobody will disturb you. The benevolent, placid nature of the people of the North is in stark contrast with the anonymous life of the country´s cities.
The town is even quieter during the week and you can spend hours watching the water flow by in complete peace. Regardless of whether you are visiting Pousada Valença for the town´s history or you are here in search of rest and the regional cuisine, you will be going home with some stories to tell. However, if you think that a weekend or a few days of rest should be spent more actively and, ideally, in excellent company, head to the bar on the corner - which forms a wooden nook - where you can begin your own private experience with the region´s wines.
In the winter, the restaurant´s open fire will welcome you and ensure that your wine and culinary adventures will taste even better.
Pestana Tip: Parking and visiting the fort on market days and at weekends can be complicated – call the pousada reception before you arrive for information on the best way to do it.
- Games room
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24h reception
- Room service
- Multilingual staff
- Newspapers
All we have to offer
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Meetings and EventsMeetings and Events
Organising an event at Pousada Valença is a guarantee that everything will go according to plan.
The pousada can be booked exclusively and has multifunctional spaces, such as the living room which can be closed off and used for meetings.
Email: recepcao.steotonio@pousadas.pt
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Restaurants & BarsRestaurants and Bars
In the panoramic restaurant with its breathtaking views, you can enjoy a menu with various regional specialities.
At the bar, you can relax and enjoy a drink in a cosy atmosphere.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: 8.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
Email: recepcao.steotonio@pousadas.pt
- Meetings and Events
- Restaurants & Bars
Organising an event at Pousada Valença is a guarantee that everything will go according to plan.
The pousada can be booked exclusively and has multifunctional spaces, such as the living room which can be closed off and used for meetings.
Email: recepcao.steotonio@pousadas.pt
In the panoramic restaurant with its breathtaking views, you can enjoy a menu with various regional specialities.
At the bar, you can relax and enjoy a drink in a cosy atmosphere.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: 8.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.
Email: recepcao.steotonio@pousadas.pt
Pousada Valença takes your gastronomic experience to another level with a restaurant that combines the rustic and the sophisticated, decorated with crockery from Viana and Coimbra.
The menu offers emblematic dishes from the region, such as Caldo Verde à Minhota, Cabritinho Assado and Bacalhau à São Teotónio. Don't miss the golden codfish, octopus leg and traditional steak.
Finish off with conventual desserts such as Borrachudos, arroz doce and leite-creme.
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays - 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Capacity for 52 people
- recepcao.steotonio@pousadas.pt
- Guided Cultural Tours
- Water Sports
- Bike Rides
- Tours in the Area
- Fishing
- Golf