Room O Sol
Spacious double room with a sitting corner, coffee corner and en-suite bathroom
max. 2 people · King-size bed
€90 per night · 2 people
€70 per night · 1 person
Moreira de Rei · North-eastern Portugal
Santuário de Poesia
A one-of-a-kind bed & breakfast in an early medieval village where time seems to stand still
Quiet · History · Old streets · Castle ruin · Endless views
7 minutes from historic Trancoso · 30 minutes from Guarda
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About Santuário de Poesia
A house with a past, a new chapter and many stories still waiting to be written.
On the edge of Moreira de Rei, in a remarkable spot with a wide view over the castle, the hills and far towards Spain, stands Santuário de Poesia: a stately village villa with a remarkable history.
The origins of the house go back much further than the present façade suggests. In the oldest cellar there are still traces of construction pointing to a far earlier origin, possibly even medieval.
In 1984 a new chapter began. The original small village house was thoroughly rebuilt and extended into the generous house that stands here today. After that, things went quiet for a long time.
Until I found the house in 2025. It felt as though it had been waiting patiently all those years to be brought back to life. After an intensive renovation the house was made habitable again, with respect for its character, its old elements and the particular atmosphere of this place.
The room
Santuário de Poesia has one spacious en-suite double room.
Coming soonRoom La Lua
A second en-suite guest room — expected in spring 2027
max. 2 people · Queen-size bed
Expected spring 2027
More about this roomRates
- €90
- per night · 2 people
- €70
- per night · 1 person
Breakfast included
Minimum stay 2 nights.
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What awaits you in and around the house.
Breakfast
The day begins with a fresh breakfast, prepared and served with care.
The library
The warm heart of the house. There is also a fridge here for you to use.
The studio
On the top floor. If you enjoy being creative, this spacious room is yours to use — do bring your own painting or drawing materials.
Panoramic balcony
Adjoining the studio. A lovely place to enjoy the view by day and to sit under the stars in the evening.
Yoga & meditation
A yoga mat and meditation cushion are provided in the room.
Massages
A range of massages is available on request.
Paddleboard & canoe
One paddleboard and a two-person canoe are available to guests free of charge, for a day at the Barragem de Teja.
Bed linen & towels
On arrival the bed is made with fresh linen and towels are waiting for you. For stays longer than seven nights the bed linen is changed after the seventh night.
Santuário keeps growing
At present Santuário de Poesia has one spacious en-suite double room.
Behind the scenes we are working on a second en-suite guest room, La Lua, which we expect to be available in the spring of 2027. This is how Santuário grows, step by step, without losing its small and personal character.
Moreira de Rei & the area
Here you still find everyday Portugal: traditional, quiet and barely touched by mass tourism.
Moreira de Rei is far more than just the village Santuário de Poesia stands in. Walking through the old heart of the village, you literally walk between many centuries of history.
Around Santuário lies a landscape that invites you to explore. In the surrounding villages and towns ordinary Portuguese life carries on, with local markets, small cafés, old customs and a natural rhythm you never have to go looking for.
The necropolis of Santa Marinha
Around the beautiful Romanesque church of Santa Marinha lies the largest known necropolis of the Iberian Peninsula, with more than eight hundred graves cut into the rock. Part of it is still visible; in and around the church the story of this ancient burial ground is told.
The castle ruin
The ruins of the castle recall the rich past of Moreira de Rei. The settlement has been documented since the tenth century, and for centuries this elevated spot played an important role in the region.
Walking
From the village you walk straight into nature, along dirt tracks and centuries-old routes, past impressive granite formations, ravines and silent fields. Two officially marked routes run through the area, alongside countless old paths where you can walk for kilometres without meeting anyone.
Barragem de Teja
A fifteen-minute drive along a beautiful dirt road takes you to the Barragem de Teja: a peaceful spot for swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing and simply enjoying nature. A paddleboard and a two-person canoe are available to our guests free of charge.
Trancoso
Seven minutes away by car lies Trancoso, with its historic centre, shops, restaurants, terraces and a large, lively local market every Friday. The surrounding villages have plenty to discover too: old churches, castles, village squares and historic streets.
Serra da Estrela
The highest mountain range of mainland Portugal offers impressive landscapes, winding roads, walking routes, mountain villages and views that change with every season. In winter, when there is snow, you can ski.
Guarda & Viseu
Guarda, the highest city in Portugal, has an atmospheric historic centre, old streets, squares and an impressive cathedral. If you want to drive a little further, head for Viseu: a lively city combining history with pleasant squares, shops and restaurants.
Thermal baths & wellness
For extra relaxation there are hot springs and wellness facilities about thirty minutes away by car.
Getting here
Santuário de Poesia is easy to reach if you travel via Porto or Lisbon. From Porto the drive to Moreira de Rei takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes; from Lisbon it is roughly 3.5 hours.
So Santuário lies wonderfully quietly in the Portuguese interior, yet within comfortable reach of both cities and airports. And after a day full of impressions you return to the calm, the silence and the wide view of Santuário de Poesia.
Moreira de Rei · North-eastern Portugal
A house with a past, a new chapter and many stories still waiting to be written.
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