Fodor's Expert Review Hotel dos Templários

A good base for exploring the area, this sprawling modern hotel in a tranquil park along the Nabão River has comfortable rooms with sizeable balconies or terraces, as well as views of the convent. The airy dining room in the restaurant, Grão-Mestre, has picture windows facing the park and panoramic views of the river. There's a gym, tennis courts, and indoor and outdoor pools. The staff can arrange diving in or canoeing on the Nabão.