- Pousada da Ria
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Nome da pousada=Pousada da Ria
imagem=Pousada_da_Ria_01.png
Concelho=Aveiro
Região=Centro
Tipo_pousada=PN
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n_dgemn=The Pousada da Ria, also known as the Pousada of Murtosa is situated in the locality of
Torreira nearMurtosa , in the municipality ofAveiro , and belongs to thePousadas of Portugal network, having being classified as a Pousada of Nature.The Pousada
The Pousada is located in the istmus that connects Murtosa to the beaches of São Jacinto, inside a protected natural reserve of unique beauty. All of the Pousada's 20 rooms (including 2 suites) have views of the
Ria de Aveiro , where guests can observe the the traditional work of theMoliceiros and the fishing at the Ria. The characteristics of the Ria also allow it to be a prime spot for boat trips and water sports.The Pousada, as well as the regions, are well known for its typical regional food.
Location
The parish of Torreira has an interesting number of architectonic buildings and cultural assets, including the Chapel of São Paio, the local Church and the São Jacinto Natural Reserve.
The Chapel of São Paio, in its third version because the previous two collapsed due to unstable terrain, dates from 1878, having been remodeled in 1995. You can see altarpieces dating from the 18th century and sculptures from the 16th and 18th centuries.
The São Jacinto Natural Reserve, created by Decree Law in 1979 with the aim of preserving the sand dunes and it's rich fauna and flora. It's currently considered one of the best protected reserves in Europe.
The Natural Reserve has an area of convert|1645|acre|km2|0.
See also
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Pousada References
* Vaz da Silva, Helena. Pousadas de Portugal - Moradas de Sonho. Edições Inapa, 2006. ISBN 972797130X.
* Lobo, Susana. Pousadas de Portugal - Reflexos da Arquitectura Portuguesa do Século XX. Universidade de Coimbra, 2007. ISBN 9789728074925.
* Alonso, Pilar. Visita Pousadas de Portugal. Everest Editora, 2002. ISBN 9727507328.
* Vários. Pousadas de Portugal. Edições Asa, 2000. ISBN 9724116948.External links
* [http://www.pousadas.pt/historicalhotels/EN/pousadas/Portugal/Beiras/Ria/ Pousadas of Portugal - Pousada da Ria]
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