Pousada Castelo de Palmela

Address:
Castelo de Palmela

Palmela
2950-997

Hotel Location: near center

The hotel Pousada de Palmela is part of the medieval castle, originally built as a Moorish fortress, and later the headquarters and convent of the Order of Santiago. The reconstruction of the buildings has preserved the dignity expected by the monks of its former use. The cloisters remain together with the surrounding gallery and are now used as a quiet place for guests to sit and read. The former convent rooms are now sitting rooms and the convent refectory is now the hotel dining room. The 15th century church of Santiago stands next to the Pousada. Its interior contains the sepulchre of Jorge of Lencastre and a wall decorated with 17th and 18th century tiles. The Pousada has 23 rooms and 5 suites. There is a lift and air conditioning.Small conferences can be held at the Pousada. There is a small museum housing archaeological finds within the site. The region surrounding the small hill town of Palmela is famous for its wine production and each September the first grape harvest is celebrated with several festivals.