Business hours of reception: 24 hours Set on the slopes of the Esperança Mountain, about 1 km from the town of Belmonte, which is the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Pousada Convento de Belmonte hotel is housed in the renovated, former Nossa Senhora da Esperança convent. The chapel and sacristy inside the hotel have been converted into a lounge and bar - a beautiful example of the harmonious blend of historical architecture and modern construction and comfort. The Pousada hotel has preserved the monastery’s original features (the site was classified as a building of public interest in 1986), including its amphitheatre architecture layout. The hotel is set in pine forests on the slopes of Esperança Mountain and nestled in stunning landscape with views of the Cova da Beira region and of Estrela Mountain. Guests can use this historical luxury hotel as a base for exploring the many historical monuments of the region, including the castle, the burial vault of the Cabral family, the Jewish Quarter, as well as the natural beauty and folk traditions of Serra da Estrela (Estrela Mountain), one of the Europe’s most important nature reserves.