I went in and we were soon checked into our room. They even sent a porter down to bring up the luggage . I t didn't take long to adjust to the beauty of the setting. They had built the Pousada on the top of an old fortress's ramparts. The Spanish built this castle at the end of the 16 th century to defend the kingdom of Portugal.
Guests stay in the former guards quarters.
Since there are only 14 rooms, reservations are usually necessary. On our second visit to this Pousada, we were even more impressed. They have made considerable efforts to improve its beauty. A new coat of paint and new furnishings have made it more attractive. I complemented the manager, Carolina Marafusta, and she said that more improvements were planned.