3-star Hotel / Parador
HPGE2, Canicada, Portugal
Pousada with pool overlooking the river Cavado
Set in a former hunter's chalet in the Peneda-Geres National Park, the welcoming Hotel Sao Bento provides the perfect base for exploring this beautiful natural area of Portugal. Its unique location, cosy and inviting atmosphere, and excellent facilities make it an idyllic place to enjoy a holiday of any length.
Accommodation
The hotel has 36 ensuite rooms in all.
18 classic rooms with king or twin beds. 2 of them can accommodate one additional single bed that must be reserved in advance.
17 superior rooms offering king size or twin beds. Some sleep up to 4 people. All have a view and balcony over the Canicada Dam.
1 Junior suite which accommodates up to 4 people. It has a balcony and superb views of the Canicada Dam.
Adjoining rooms are available, offering one double or twin beds and a twin room divided by a connecting door.
They all have flat screen TV, free WIFI, telephone, hairdryer, minibar, desk, central heating and air conditioning.
Hotel Features
Outdoor pool with sun loungers
Terrace, garden and restaurant with panoramic views
Pets are allowed – charges applicable (check conditions)
Free on-site parking
Outdoor activities both within and outside the hotel
Restaurant
Breakfast is served daily.
Being in the heart of Peneda-Geres National Park, the hotel's restaurant is known for its regional cuisine based on natural products.
Hotel Facilities
24 Hour ReceptionWiFi all areas
Garden/Patio/Terrace
Shared Lounge / TV Area
No smoking in hotel
Luggage storage
Laundry Service
Air Conditioning
Sports and Wellbeing
Swimming Pool (outdoor, all year)Bicycle hire
Room facilities (all rooms)
En-suite bathroomHeating
Air conditioning
WIFI
TV
Safe deposit box
Dining
Restaurant, open to the publicBar, open to the public, serving drinks and light snacks
Accessibility
Facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobilityRoom(s) adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking space adapted for guests with reduced mobility
Parking
On-street parkingElectric vehicle charging station
Pets
No pets allowed
Canicada, Portugal
The village of Canicada in the municipality of Vieira do Minho, literally rolls down from its leafy ridge to the fantastic lake of Albufeira de Canicada (offering all kinds of water sports) and is one of the gateways to the impressive national park of Peneda Geres, considered by UNESCO to be a world biosphere reserve.
There is a bar and simple restaurant near Quinta de Barbedo and a bar and restaurant at the Pousada de Sao Bento nearby, but for more choice, there is a good selection around the Albufeira de Canicada and at Vieira do Minho where you have all facilities.
The historic city of Braga and World Heritage Guimaraes are just 30 kms away and the interesting spa town of Chaves makes a good day trip.Walking in the protected Peneda-Geres Natural park, an impressive area of 70,000 hectares, stretching to the northern border with Spain. There are more than 100 unspoilt granite villages amidst the peaks, oak and pine forests and rivers and waterfalls. Thrilling flora and fauna. There are hiking trails from 1 km – 30 km, all signposted throughout the park.
- Mountain biking, horse riding, jeep routes within the park.
- All kinds of water sports and fluvial beaches on the Albufeira de Canicada (lake).
- The spectacular route of the waterfalls in the Valle de Arado, south of the Spa town of Geres. Take your swimming costume in warmer months!
- The village of Soajo in the north of the park with its fantastic group of “espigueiros” – ancient, coffer like grainstores. Have a taste of mountain fare there at one of the little rustic restaurants.
- After a long hike have a spa treatment at the little spa town of Geres.
- Go further afield to the thick oak forests of Serra da Barroso and take in the stunningly picturesque villages of Montealegre, Pitoes das Junias…
- Visit the monastery at Sta Maria de Bouro (now part of a hotel).
- Take a day trip to the historic spa town of Chaves.
