Pousada da Ria

Pousada da Ria
Pousada of Murtosa
Hostel (Pousada)
A view of the Pousada da Ria after sunset, along the waters of the Ria estuary
Official name: Pousada da Torreira Murtosa (Hotel Natureza em Aveiro)
Name origin: pousada, Portuguese for hostel; ria, Galician for a coastal inlet of a submerged river valley: literally, hostel along the submerged river valley
Country  Portugal
Region Centro
Subregion Baixo Vouga
District Aveiro
Municipality Murtosa
Location Torreira
 - elevation 1 m (3 ft)
 - coordinates PT 40°43′8.46″N 8°41′54.88″W / 40.7190167°N 8.6985778°W / 40.7190167; -8.6985778Coordinates: PT 40°43′8.46″N 8°41′54.88″W / 40.7190167°N 8.6985778°W / 40.7190167; -8.6985778
Length 70.69 m (232 ft), Southwest-Northeast
Width 47.86 m (157 ft), Northwest-Southeast
Style Modern
Materials Concrete, Wood
For public Private
Visitation Unknown
Management Pestana Turismo
Operator Pousadas de Portugal
Wikimedia Commons: Pousada da Ria
Website: http://www.pousadas.pt/historic-hotels-portugal/pt/pousadas/center-hotels/pousada-de-torreira-murtosa/ria-de-aveiro/pages/home.aspx

The Pousada da Ria (also known as the Pousada of Murtosa) 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 hostels, 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 Aveiro, 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 (Portuguese: Reserva Natural de São Jacinto Reserve), with an area of1,645 acres (7 km2), was created by Decree in 1979, with the aim of preserving the sand dunes and the areas flora and fauna.

Architecture

View poolside in the Pousada da Ria

This pousada has no real historical significance; in fact, it is more along the lines of a two-storey inn and very hotel-like.[1]

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.

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References

Notes
  1. ↑ Roberts, Bruce (2008). "Sunrise at Monsaraz: Portugal Dreamin'". Renfrew (Ontario), Canada: General Store Publishing House. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-897508-03-9.
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