Location: Beja, Alentejo Region

In the former 13th century Franciscan Convent located in the heart of the historical centre of the Alentejo town of Beja , we find this impressive Pousada. Combining the mystic monument with the needs of today's standards of well-being and comfort, the Sao Francisco Pousada, with its magnificent cuisine, allows guests to relax both body and mind.

Accommodation: The Pousada has 34 rooms and 1 Suite. All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar, telephone, cable TV, hair drier, safe, bathing gowns, internet.

Pousada History:The first records of S. Francis Convent, date back to 10th November 1268, marking the donation of lands, for its construction, from Paio Pires to Lopo Esteves. In 1304, according to the legend, D. Dinis ordered the construction of a chapel in honor to Saint Louis , Tolosa Bishop, for his help during a bear attack that occurred in hunting near the Guadiana River (area of Baleizao). In the 17th /18th century, the first remodelling work took place, in the refectory and in the cloister. The first general remodelling occurred during the rein of D. Pedro II and D. João V, time when the new dormitories where built. With the extinguish of the religious orders in 1834, the convent was profaned and most of its golden plated altars where transferred to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade.In 1992 the Project that adapted the Convent to a Pousada of Portugal was approved. Walking through the square cloister, that rounds the inner patio, our mind drives along history. As we reach the Gothic Chapel, the quietness and peace of mind are unquestionable, due to its beauty and simplicity. Entering the Chapter Room, where great decisions where once made, in order to help people in need, this renewed space invites you to a relaxing reading. Through the garden we can find some paintings from the XVII century, that used to decorate some walls of the Convent. In 1994 a roman necropolis was discovered in the Convent.

Banquets & Other Events: With a cosy and relaxing ambiance, the former dining-hall of the monks has many histories of the Francis community to tell, and offers all the traditional flavours of Alentejo. The Pousada has the ability to organize cocktails, coffee breaks and banquets. The restaurant has capacity for 140 people.

Meetings & Conferences: For meetings or other events, there are four rooms: Capitulo, with the capacity of 45 people sitting as an audience; The Former Church for 375 people with the same configuration; Transepto for 77 people also as an audience; and the Restaurant. Equipment available: TV, video, data show, flipchart. he Pousada offers pens and paper to all the meetings.