Perched in the hills above the Ermal Dam , the Pousada de Gerês Caniçada , São Bento , is an outstanding hotel near Caniçada in the Minho province , Portugal's best kept secret. The hotel is located on the outskirts of the Parque Natural Peneda Gerês , Portugal's only national park , and is within easy reach of the Cabreira Mountains and the charming town of Braga. You can also go on a boat trip or visit the Shrine of São Bento da Porta Aberta. At the Pousada de Gerês Caniçada Hotel you are in store for a relaxing holiday surrounded by beautiful verdant countryside which reinvents itself with the passing of every season. The scent of the birch trees' blossom fills the air in the spring , while the wooded hillsides and green valleys are covered with snow in the winter , turning them into a real winter wonderland. You can explore all of the Gerês area's natural beauty on foot , horseback , in a 4x4 or by bike. There are also lots of outdoor pursuits to try while staying here , such as canoeing , hunting and fishing. Ideal for a romantic getaway , the Pousada São Bento Hotel is a great place to discover all of the flavours of the Minho province's famed cuisine. There is also a tennis court and a swimming pool to help guests unwind and all the tourist information you could possibly need at reception , which is open 24 hours a day , as well as Internet access in all public areas and meeting rooms.