Pousada da Ria
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The Pousada da Ria is situated in the civil parish of Torreira in the municipality of Murtosa
, district of Aveiro
. It is part of the Pousadas de Portugal
network of hostel
s, classified under the "Pousada of Nature" designation.
, between the beaches of São Jacinto (along the coast) and the protected natural reserve of the Ria estuary.
The parish of Torreira known for its local architecture, including the Chapel of São Paio and Matriz Church. The Chapel of São Paio, dates from 1878, but was remodelled and renovated three times, since the two previous incarnations collapsed due to unstable terrain. The current building was remodelled in 1995, and includes a well-preserved 18th century altarpiece
and sculptures from the 16th and 18th centuries.
The Nature Reserve of São Jacinto , with an area of1645 acres (7 km²), was created by Decree in 1979, with the aim of preserving the sand dunes and the areas flora and fauna.
This pousada has no real historical significance; in fact, it is more along the lines of a two-storey inn
and very hotel-like.
The Pousada includes 20 rooms (including two suites) with views of the Ria de Aveiro, where it is common to observe the traditional work of the Moliceiros (the fishermen that guide the traditional Aveiro boats) and the fishing along the Ria. The characteristics of the Ria also allow it to be a prime spot for boat trips and water sports.
Murtosa
Murtosa is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 73.3 km² and a total population of 9,550 inhabitants, and 8,282 electors.The municipality is composed of 4 parishes, and is located in the District of Aveiro....
, district of Aveiro
Aveiro (district)
Aveiro District is located in the central coastal region of Portugal. The capital of the district is the city of Aveiro, which also serves as the seat of Aveiro Municipality and as the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aveiro, created 1938....
. It is part of the Pousadas de Portugal
Pousadas de Portugal
Pousadas de Portugal is a chain of luxury, traditional or historical hotels in Portugal. Formerly run by the state, they are now run by the Pestana group, which in September 2003 won a public bid for the sale of 37.6% of mother company Enatur and for a 40-year running concession...
network of hostel
Hostel
Hostels provide budget oriented, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be mixed or single-sex, although private rooms may also be available...
s, classified under the "Pousada of Nature" designation.
Location
The Pousada is located along the southern arm of the isthmus between the municipality of Murtosa and AveiroAveiro Municipality
Aveiro Municipality is located in Aveiro District, Portugal. The capital of the district and of the municipality is the city of Aveiro.-Demographics:-Parishes:* Aradas* Cacia* Eirol* Eixo* Esgueira* Glória * Nariz...
, between the beaches of São Jacinto (along the coast) and the protected natural reserve of the Ria estuary.
The parish of Torreira known for its local architecture, including the Chapel of São Paio and Matriz Church. The Chapel of São Paio, dates from 1878, but was remodelled and renovated three times, since the two previous incarnations collapsed due to unstable terrain. The current building was remodelled in 1995, and includes a well-preserved 18th century altarpiece
Altarpiece
An altarpiece is a picture or relief representing a religious subject and suspended in a frame behind the altar of a church. The altarpiece is often made up of two or more separate panels created using a technique known as panel painting. It is then called a diptych, triptych or polyptych for two,...
and sculptures from the 16th and 18th centuries.
The Nature Reserve of São Jacinto , with an area of1645 acres (7 km²), was created by Decree in 1979, with the aim of preserving the sand dunes and the areas flora and fauna.
Architecture
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and very hotel-like.
The Pousada includes 20 rooms (including two suites) with views of the Ria de Aveiro, where it is common to observe the traditional work of the Moliceiros (the fishermen that guide the traditional Aveiro boats) and the fishing along the Ria. The characteristics of the Ria also allow it to be a prime spot for boat trips and water sports.