Pousa is when a bird lands to find a short resting place before flying off again. A typical Portuguese tradition expressed in accommodation for travelers on a cultural journey. These historical hotels provide a resting place to recuperate, relax, and be spoiled in unique locations spread throughout the cultural centers of Portugal

The Pousadas of Portugal are a group of typically and traditionally luxury hotels.

Pousadas are historical hotels located in heritage buildings with an eye for detail and history.

The Pousadas of Portugal or the Pousadas de Portugal were created by a Law passed on May 1, 1941, at the initiative of António Ferro,
The pousadas were designed to “accommodate visitors and provide them with food in accordance with the style of each region.”

The period was under the rule of the dictatorship that lasted until 1972 and the Carnation Revolution.