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Pousada Forte de São Sebastião
(Town - Angra de Heroísmo - Terceira Island)
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THIS POUSADA IS CLOSED from 20th December to
1st of February 2009 |
This Pousada is one of the newer ones to be opened and the second
one in the Azores. The Pousada Forte de São Sebastião on Terceira
Island was originally constructed in 1555 and was later extended
in 1698. Its located was chosen to help protect the inhabitants
from the many enemies that sailed past the Island. These enemies
have included pirates, English buccaneers, French, Dutch and
Spanish naval vessels. As a a chosen UNESCO site in 1983, the
original structure has been carefully restored and converted into
the present day Pousada.
There are twenty-eight rooms and one suite. One room is reserved
for non-smokers and another is equipped for disabled guests. It
has a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool and a parking area for
the convenience of the guests. Their is also a conference room.
The rooms are all air-conditioned; "en-suite" bathrooms;
equipped with cable TV; Internet connection; telephone; mini-bar
and hair dryer. The reception is ready to give guest a warm
welcome 24 hours a day and the Airport is approximately 25
kilometres from the Pousada.
From this location guests can chose to enjoy the many varied walks,
horse riding, sailing, hunting and scuba diving.
YEAR 2007/8
The normal Rates per night for a Pousada range from
€ 84.00 until € 169.00, depending on the season, the
day of the week, the length of stay, and the chosen
Pousada. However, we also have many special promotions
and discounts to offer the visitor which can lower the
cost per
night per room. (Staying over Saturday night in a
Pousada will normally incur a much higher room rate). Some
examples of our various promotions are listed below:
a) - A stay per night from Sunday until Friday enjoys a lesser
room rate.
b) - A stay of several nights in Pousadas will also enjoy a
lesser room rate.
c) - Honeymoon couples staying two nights in the same Pousada
enjoy a special rate.
d) - Visitors over 55 years of age enjoy a reduction of 30% on
the Sunday to Friday room rate.
e) - Visitors staying 4 nights in certain Pousadas can enjoy a
package price including a hire car.
f) - Visitors staying 7 nights pay only 5 nights; staying 6
nights pay only 4 nights; staying 3 nights pay only 2 nights.
g) - Visitors staying 4 nights also have a choice of packages,
one including a hire car and one night in the 5 Star Pestana
Palace in Lisbon.
Tell us your
travel plans and we will offer you the best package
available
according to your needs and time of the intended
visit.
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Please complete
the Enquiry From below with the details and we will do the rest!
Proceed to your Enquiry Form
(Click Here)
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Consider using the many Pousadas as they are excellent locations
from which to
explore the country of Portugal. They provide a guarantee of
comfort and atmosphere
from which to enjoy the fascinating history and varied culture,
both combined with
the taste of traditional cuisine of the different regions.
Other Pousadas in the Azores Islands
Horta - Faial Island
Pousada de Santa Cruz
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