Alma Candida

Pousada de Valença ★★★★

"An unbeatable location in the fortress and our room had views over the Minho to Spain. Overall the 1960s/1970s vintage feel was ok but the consequence of that is that many of the fixtures and fittings in the bedroom and bathroom are very dated and certainly the bathrooms are in need of modernisation, although the bathtub was welcome. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful, the bar staff less so. We did not eat in the restaurant so cannot comment but the breakfast was a bit underwhelming, odd eggs and the worst coffee consumed after a week in Portugal. The coffee really needs to get sorted out. The little pastel de nata were very good though. On the whole an underwhelming experience which did not live up to the Pousadas de Portugal’s reputation."

Hotel Lara ★★★

"HI booked this hotel as my accommodation for the start of my Camino from Valenca Portugal. The hotel appears to have undergone some renovation. The carpets were clean; walls appear to have a fresh coat of paint. Bathroom had strong water pressure withhot water showers. The hotel only has a breakfast room serving a Continental buffet breakfast. However there is a restaurant next to the hotel and several restaurants within a few meters from the hotel. There are also 2 groceries about 200 meters from the hotel. There location of the hotel is ideal for the Camino. Directly in front of the hotel is a park and the Fortaleza’s Puerto del Sol is right around the curve of the pavement. The Valenca-Tui International Bridge can be accessed either through the Fortaleza or following the N550 into Spain. One thing to note: from the sidewalk there is a short flight of stairs to reach the reception area. I did not see a ramp for disability access. I recommend getting in touch with the hotel when booking to confirm mobility access."

Quinta do Caminho, Al ★★★

"Very pleasant, quiet, perfect space to rest from the challenges of day to day"

Typical house with swimming pool ★★★