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Featured
Alentejo Hotels / Alentejo Self-Catering/Vacation
Rentals
Alentejo
Region is 'Portugal's Best Kept Secret' by Bert Snijder
Featured
Alentejo Hotels / Alentejo
Self-Catering/Vacation Rentals
The Alentejo area is blessed
with a beautiful coastline and is easily accessible - as most of Portugal
is - house prices are significantly lower than in more well-known regions
such as the Algarve.
For more and more people
the attraction of Portugal is that you can still relax. There's loads of
space not on the Algarve, of course, but the rest of Portugal, empty roads,
[people] living really from day to day. No stress.
For the more active, there
are also a number of tourist attractions.
Of course the coastal areas,
the beach. But it has world heritage towns. There's a lot of culture here,
going back to the Romans and even way before the Romans. There's quite
a lot to see.
The rich cultural heritage
of Portugal and in the Alentejo in specific makes it even more interesting
to invest in property here. There is more to offer than just the seaside
and beautiful scenery.
Places as Evora,
(on Unesco world heritage list) and Beja are worthwhile
a visit to discover their ancient history. Places as Setubal, Sesimbra
and Sines are old fishermans villages with all its charmes and of course
good places to eat fresh fish.
Almograve, Zambujeira do
Mar and Vila Nova de Milfontes are the best-known beach villages of this
area, but there are many more lovely beaches and trendy beach bars and
restaurants that serve good food.
More inland you will find
the wine quintas, a visit there and of course some wine tasting is a lovely
introduction in the world of Portuguese wines. Many of them are prize-winning
wines, Esperao being one of the most famous ones. Portugal has many wonderful
Pousadas,
hotels partially owned by the State, located in old castles, monasteries
and other historical places.
Many people fly out from
Britain for a long weekend in Portugal.
For more and more people
the attraction of Portugal is that you can still relax.
Although the Algarve is highly
developed and property prices have "gone sky high", there are other areas
of Portugal providing "loads of space".
For property investors the
Alentejo region is a good option because of its "beautiful" coast, easily
accessible and properties are less expensive.
Property inspection firm
Sunscape Properties recently predicted that the development of a new theme
park, a Formula One racing track and additional golf course would help
to increase tourism in Portugal by 300 per cent over the next seven years.
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Alentejo Hotels / Alentejo
Self-Catering/Vacation Rentals
About the Author
Alentejo Home is the Real
Estate specialist in the Alentejo region of Portugal between Lisbon and
the Algarve. Find out how we can make your dream come true at Alentejo
Home Real Estate. |
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ALCACER DO SAL HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Álcacer do Sal Dom Afonso II, Álcacer do Sal
***
Set in a thousand year old
castle overlooking the valley where cork, rice and pine-nuts are produced.
Pousada de Alcacer do Sal - D. Afonso II is located not far from Lisbon,
in the Álcacer do Sal castle. At this site, with 5000 years of History,
that go back to the later Neolithic period, we come across a variety of
important cultural remains, such as Phoenician, Arab or even Roman. This
Pousada overlooks the river Sado, which runs through a vast green valley.
Alcácer do Sal was conquered by many different peoples. Before the
Roman occupation it was called Eviom and had trade with the Mediterranean
countries. The Romans called it Salatia Urbs Imperatoria, bearing the coin
stamp and with the same rights as the cities of Antigo Lácio.
Alcácer also was capital city of the Visigothic municipality, it
was dominated by the Arabs at the end of the 8th century and then became
one of the most important trade cities in the peninsula. It was conquered
by the Vikings at the end of the 10th century... |
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ALVITO HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Alvito, Castelo de Alvito, Alvito ***
Unusual 15th century castle
in the village of Alvito. Pousada de Alvito - Castelo de Alvito With
the restoration of an unusual 15th century castle in the village of Alvito,
the beautiful Alvito Pousada was born. It honours the culture of the region,
not only by its atmosphere, but also by its traditional gastronomy and
wines. What used to be the agricultural land of a medieval castle, is now
a superb garden. Reconstructed, the dependences of the castle are
one of the Pousadas de Portugal , inaugurated in 1993. The castle
is presented as a building of military architecture and residence, where
if they identify Islamic gothic and manuelina influences. |
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ARRAIOLOS HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Arraiolos - Nossa Senhora da Assuncao Arraiolos ***
Restored sixteenth century
convent situated in a valley in Arraiolos. Pousada de Arraiolos -
Nossa Sra. Assuncao The starting point for the Pousada was the restoration
of a sixteenth century convent situated in a valley in Arraiolos a city
that is world-famous for its carpets. The Pousada is an example of the
achievement of perfect harmony between the traditional and modern concepts
of Portuguese architecture and a felicitous example of adapting the austerity
of a convent to today's standards of comfort. A wonderful excuse to get
to know the traditional art of carpet-making. |
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BEJA HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Bejaparque
Hotel Beja ****
Offering comfortable accommodation
and convenient facilities, Bejaparque Hotel is an ideal place to reside
while in Beja. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the future
Beja airport, Bejaparque Hotel is placed just a short walk away from the
city centre and 2 kilometres from the railway station. All the 71
accommodation units at the hotel are equipped with standard amenities,
which ensure the guests a comfortable stay. Attentive room service is also
available for your convenience. Overlooking the pool, the onsite
restaurant serves a wide variety of regional and international cuisine
for its guests to feast on. You can also relax at the bar with a fine drink
after a long tiring day. |
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Melius
Residential Hotel Beja ***
For holidays or business
trips in Beja, the Melius Residential Hotel offers the best in true Alentejo
comfort and relaxation. Known for its quality service and special
location, the Melius Residential Hotel is a modern, self-contained property
set in a quiet area, just 300 metres from the city centre. This hotel
offers 60 well-appointed guestrooms and suites that are provided with all
the comforts required for a relaxing stay. A delicious buffet breakfast
is served at the hotel to give your day a healthy start. After a busy day
spent touring the city or attending meetings, you can visit the bar that
offers a variety of cocktails for you to enjoy. |
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Pousada
de Beja - Sao Francisco
former 13th century Franciscan
Convent in the heart of the historical centre of Beja. Pousada de
Beja - Sao Francisco In the former 13th century Franciscan Convent located
in the heart of the historical centre of the Alentejo town of Beja, we
find this impressive Pousada. Combining the mystic monument with the needs
of today's standards of well-being and comfort, the São Francisco
Pousada, with its magnificent cuisine, allows guests to relax both body
and mind. The first records of S. Francis Convent, date from the
10th November of 1268, marking the donation of lands, for its construction,
from Paio Pires to Lopo Esteves. In 1304, according to the legend,
D. Dinis ordered the construction of a chapel in honor to Saint Louis,
Tolosa Bishop, for his help during a bear attack that occurred in hunting
near the Guadiana River (area of Baleizão). In the 17th /18th
century, the first remodelling work took place, in the refectory and in
the cloister. The first general remodelling occurred during the rein of
D. Pedro II and D. João V, time when the new dormitories where built. |
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CASTELO DE VIDE HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Sol
E Serra Golf Hotel, Castelo de Vide ***
Featuring
an excellent location, Sol E Serra Golf Hotel offers convenient facilities
for both business and leisure travellers. This property has a privileged
position, being in the centre of a beautiful and ancient town of Castelo
de Vide, very close to Spain. The hotel is a good base from where you can
enjoy memorable tours to places such as the National Stud or Megalithic
Monuments. The hotel provides 82 air-conditioned guestrooms that are well
furnished and beautifully decorated. The onsite A Palmeira Restaurant
serves an excellent Portuguese and international cuisine. Also, enjoy a
magnificent view of the surroundings over a drink in the pleasant cocktail-bar. |
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CRATO HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
do Crato - Flor da Rosa, Crato ***
A castle, a convent and
a palace, former Knights of the Order of Malta's monastery. Pousada
de Crato - Flor da Rosa - A castle, a convent and a palace, built in different
periods, were the origin of this ecclesiastical architectural work of outstanding
harmony. The former Knights of the Order of Malta's monastery, is surrounded
in medieval mystic. Flor da Rosa Pousada manages to combine the genuine
characteristics of the convent, highlighting them with an architectural
project, which although modern, entirely respects its origins. Built
on eminently defensive line, this palace-cum-monastery has architectural
features, such as towers, window slites and solid block construction, which
give it the appearance more of a fort than a monastic house. |
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ELVAS HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Elvas - Santa Luzia, Elvas ***
Pousada de Elvas - Santa
Luzia Opened in 1942, the Santa Luzia Pousada was the first of the Pousadas
de Portugal and is a fine example of typical Alentejo architecture. Today,
it offers its guests not only all possible comfort but also the best Alentejo
cuisine, especially the renowned bacalhau dourado (golden codfish), or
its famous dish of pork trotters in a coriander marinade. |
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ESTREMOZ HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Estalagem
Pateo Dos Solares Hotel Estremoz *****
The Estalagem Pateo Dos
Solares Hotel is an ideal destination for people who are looking for a
really unforgettable stay. The Estalagem Pateo dos Solares Hotel
is a charming manor house located in the picturesque Alentejan town of
Estremoz. The hotel offers 42 comfortable rooms, which are decorated
in modern style and fully equipped with up-to-date in room facilities.
Specially adapted rooms for physically challenged guests are also readily
available. Elegantly furnished, the onsite restaurant is where the
guests delight in the gastronomy and wines of the Alentejo. |
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Pousada
de Estremoz - Rainha Santa Isabel, Estremoz ***
The castle of Estremoz is
the result of the restoration of the magnificent Palace that King D. Diniz
built for his wife, Queen Santa Isabel. The high quality of building materials
used, has been completed with the finest decor including museum pieces.
From the private palace gardens and swimming pool surrounded by battlements,
you have the most superb view over the city of Estremoz and the vast Alentejo
plain. |
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EVORA HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Best
Western Santa Clara Hotel Evora ***
Providing
all the convenient facilities, Best Western Santa Clara Hotel Evora welcomes
you for a pleasant stay. Situated in the historic city centre, this
property is close to the Convento de Santa Clara and is about 100 metres
from Praca do Giraldo. The hotel offers 41 comfortable guestrooms
that are facilitated with an array of convenient amenities to ensure you
a relaxing stay. You can start off your day with a delicious breakfast
served at the breakfast room. The cosy bar is an ideal place to enjoy a
fine drink after a tiring day. |
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Dom
Fernando Hotel Evora ***
If
you are planning for an ideal holiday destination in Evora, the Dom Fernando
Hotel is a perfect place for you to reside. The Dom Fernando Hotel
is located in the magnificent city of Ivora, which is considered to be
world heritage, just on the very heart of typical Alentejo. Guests can
find hunting, history, culture, art, ethnography, outdoor sports and golf
nearby. The hotel provides 103 air-conditioned guestrooms that are
well furnished and beautifully decorated. Attentive room service is also
available for your convenience. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant
that serves Alentejo's gastronomy, and later relax with a drink at the
cocktail bar. To make your stay more pleasant, the Dom Fernando Hotel
offers beautiful swimming pools and interior gardens. During leisure, you
can explore the surrounding areas or indulge in any kind of outdoor activities. |
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Evora
Hotel, Evora ***
Situated
at the heart of Alentejo, in the most charming countryside town of Evora,
the Evora Hotel with its exquisite amenities and refined hospitality welcomes
all types of travellers to enjoy a marvellous stay at Portugal. Placed
at the centre of Alentejo, the beautiful town of Evora, the hotel's location
enjoys surroundings which are divided between a typical Alentejo countryside
landscape and 2 hectare of beautiful gardens. The hotel features
170 welcoming rooms with a view of the Alentejo plains and gardens. All
the rooms are equipped with an array of facilities that match your requirement
to make your stay at Evora a comfortable one. Sol Poente Restaurant
serves delicious traditional cuisine made from the original flavours of
Portugal that is accompanied by an excellent variety of wine. |
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Pousada
de Évora Lóios, Évora ***
In the heart of historic
the centre of Évora, a city classified by UNESCO as World Heritage,
stands the Pousade de Évora - Lóios, originally a convent
and one of Évora's most precious architectural buildings. Staying
at the Pousada de Évora - Lóios is reliving history itself
in each stone, each glance and each object. |
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hotels in the Evora/Alentejo Area
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MARVãO HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Marvão - Santa Maria Marvão ***
Almost 1000 meters above
sea level, the Hotel Pousada de Marvao is situated in the unspoilt 13th
century Marvao in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Pousada de Marvao
- Santa Maria. The small traditional houses of Marvão, a medieval
town with walls dating from the thirteenth century, seem to squeeze the
narrow little streets that wind between them. The two village houses that
have been comfortably converted into a Pousada offer an exceptionally beautiful
panorama from the reception rooms and certain bedrooms. |
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SANTA CLARA-A-VELHA HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Santa Clara-a-Velha, Santa Clara-a-Velha ***
Near the beaches of the
coast of S. Vicente, surrounded by a breathtaking mountain landscape and
close to Santa Clara dam, you will find the Pousada de Santa Clara-a-Velha.
The view from its balconies and swimming pool gives you the tranquility
and relaxation you need. Its peacefulness is ideal for shooting, fishing,
water sports or even for a rest in perfect harmony with nature. |
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SANTIAGO DO CACéM HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Santiago do Cacém - Quinta da Ortiga, Santiago do Cacém
***
This Pousada near the beautiful,
almost deserted, Atlantic beaches of the Alentejo coast in Southern Portugal.
This Pousada de Santiago do Cacém is located in a typical Alentejo
farm estate, a few minutes from Santiago do Cacém and the São
Vicente Coast beaches. It has a beautiful chapel and it is encircled in
a magnificent landscape crossed by a refreshing river, terraced gardens
and a swimming pool are located where the former watering reservoir used
to be. This Pousada's concept is based on its peaceful rural atmosphere,
altough there are interesting cultural-historic sites nearby, such as Santiago
castle or the Miróbriga Roman ruins, the largest and most complete
ruins South of the Tagus river. |
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SOUSEL HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Sousel - São Miguel, Sousel ***
Situated on a hill overlooking
the vast Alentejo plains, stands the white-painted walls and peaceful Pousada
de Sousel - São Miguel, with its cinegetic interior designs that
is always waiting for the shooting, leisure and unique rich cuisine lovers.
Sousel has the oldest bullring in Portugal. Located near the Maranhão
dam, it is also ideal for fishing and water sports. |
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TERENA HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Casa
de Terena, Intimate Inn, Terena
Casa Terena
is about three hundred years old, and was once the Bishop's mansion, a
courthouse (and jail!) and a school. Now it is a small, intimate hotel
with delightful rooms and friendly English, French, Dutch and Italian-speaking
hosts. Situated in a cobbled street, just forty metres from the castle,
it has panoramic views over the Alentejo plains. It has been beautifully
renovated and transformed into a small hotel with just six double rooms
and a guests-only dining room. The bedrooms, all with full bathroom,
are attractively decorated with artifacts from former Portuguese colonies
in Africa, Asia an South America - gathered by the owners on their extensive
travels. This is also reflected in the delicious evening meals, prepared
on request. |
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TORRãO HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Torrão - Vale do Gaio, Torrão ***
Set in an idyllic location,
the Hotel Pousada do Torrao overlooks the Vale do Gaio Dam in the Alentejo
plains of Portugal. In the heart of the Alentejo region, 30 km from
Alcácer do Sal and over the Vale do Gaio dam, stands the beautiful
Pousada of Torrão. It is the perfect place for shooting, fishing
nature and water sports lovers, as well asfor gastronomics buffs. The sunsets
at the terrace, overlooking the dam make your stay at this Pousada unforgettable. |
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VILA VIçOSA HOTELS, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL |
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Pousada
de Vila Viçosa - Dom João IV, Vila Viçosa ***
The Pousada de D. João
IV is set in the former Convent of Chagas de Cristo in the historical village
of Vila Viçosa. Very characteristic with its intricate themed rooms,
full of legends and tales, the Pousada has kept intact the convent cells,
the retreats and the oratories built by the nuns. You can also appreciate
the exquisite conventual recipes. |
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