located in the rural village of the same name, the Hotel Pousada de Vila Pouca da Beira is a luxury hotel near Oliveira do Hospital in Portugal, within easy reach of the Parque Natural de Sierra de Estrela, a wonderful park that encompasses both Portugal's largest mountain range and the highest mountain. Lovers of the outdoors are going to enjoy hiking around the Sierra de Estrela Natural Park or angling in the Alva River. To learn a little more about the Bieras region, there is a Bread Museum and Toy Museum in Seia, as well as a Regional Museum in Guarda, an hour and half's drive from the hotel. This 18th century convent was converted into the historic Vila Pouca da Beira hotel in 2002, after having undergone major restoration works financed by the Bissaya Barreto Foundation. The Pousada de Vila Pouca da Beira Hotel, Convento do Desagravo, is a tranquil holiday retreat for those wanting to relax a million miles away from the stresses and strains of daily life. Here you can concentrate on living an idyllic life, enjoying delicious meals in the hotel's gourmet restaurant between relaxing walks in the countryside, picnics and boat trips on the river. There are many excellent ways to unwind and de-stress within the grounds of the Hotel Pousada Convento do Desagravo too. You can enjoy a leisurely dip in the hotel's outdoor swimming pool or challenge someone to a game of tennis. If you are holidaying as a family, then you will be pleased to know the hotel has a children's play area and games room. There is also wireless Internet access available in all public areas and meeting rooms.