Monção has one of the eight hotels in Portugal that were once convents
There are eight convents and monasteries that are now luxury hotels and, which highlights the Culturethey are “smells of history and provide memorable experiences”.
The list goes from the north to the south of the country and, among these eight, is the Convent of the Capuchos, in Monção. Hmm Four-star Rural Hotel.
“This charming hotel is overlooking the River Minho, in Monção. It is located in a place that allows guests to experience several memorable experiences, in the Historic Center to describe Monção”, begins with NCultura.
“The space was first known as Convento de Santo António, only later was it called Convento dos Capuchos, the name by which it is still known. Throughout the history of this property have been publicized and reconstructions. In this way, the peculiar architectural aspects of the Hotel Convento dos Capuchos are explained”, it reads.
Respect for the History of the old Convent did not pass by the NCulture, noting that “the intervention in the Convento dos Capuchos was strategic. Adaptation in hotels is characterized by an ancient beauty and healthy coexistence with the modern. The old one was respected and, in what was newly built, the Capuchos convent was considered to the fullest.
“In this hotel, you can relax in cells from a 19th century building. XVIII. Another unique experience is the pedestrian paths full of history. In this hotel, you can find leisure spaces to look for that allow the rest you find on vacation days. The beauty of the place allows you to enjoy nature at its fullest. Outside the hotel, there are several points of interest. It is not necessary to walk far, 200 m from the Hotel you can find fantastic views such as the spa of Termas de Monção and Terreiro, central square of Monção”.
This list also includes the Pousada de Santa Maria do Bouro (Amares); the Pousada Convento de Belmonte (Belmonte); the Pousada Mosteiro do Crato (Crato); the Convent of Espinheiro (Évora); the Monastery of Guimarães (Guimarães); the Convento de Tibães Hostel (Mire de Tibães); and Pousada Convento da Graça (Tavira).