Pestana & Pousadas of Portugal is an exclusive collection of 51 hotels many of which are historic and considered to be among the top hotels in Portugal. The very embodiment of the best that Portugal has to offer. Many Pousada hotels were formerly monasteries, palaces, convents and castles and have been beautifully converted to offer luxurious, elegant accommodation, often in superb locations. These unique hotels are located throughout mainland Portugal, the Azores and Madeira, in either historical cities such us the world heritage site of Evora or in rural areas of outstanding natural beauty and interest such as the Geres National Park.