This exclusive chain of 34 historical hotels, many of which are considered to be among the best hotels in Portugal, represents the very best that Portugal has to offer. The Pousadas of Portugal Group is comprised of the best that Portugal has to offer in terms of service, cuisine, and history. As former monasteries, palaces, convents and castles have been lovingly restored to provide luxurious, elegant hotel accommodations in spectacular settings, many Pousada hotels have been converted from their original state. Unique hotels are located throughout Portugal and the Azores, in either historical cities such as Evora, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or in rural areas of outstanding natural beauty and interest such as Geres National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.