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São Lourenço do Barrocal is located in the foothills of the medieval village of Monsaraz and nearby the Alqueva lake. The pet-friendly property is set in a 780-hectare estate, which comprises a restaurant, a bar lounge, a pool bar, a Spa with fitness centre, a winery and a store. The hotel offers guest rooms and houses with countryside views. Every room is air-conditioned, has a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine and underfloor heating in all bathrooms. All houses feature a spacious seating area, a dining room and a fully-equipped kitchen where guests are welcome to prepare their own meals. The on-site restaurant serves traditional Alentejo cuisine. A seasonal outdoor pool and children's playing facilities are also available. Bicycles can be hired free of charge and the staff is available to help guests with car hire. The area is popular for horse riding and cycling, and other popular activities at the estate include picnics and wine tastings. Free private parking is available on site.

Located right outside Unesco’s World Heritage Site - Évora, in the countryside of Portugal, Imani Country House is the perfect excuse for a well-deserved retreat. Surrounded by nothing but nature, guests will find themselves immersed in the quietness and stillness of this piece of paradise in Alentejo. Its exquisite century-old gardens, alongside two outdoor pools and the Improvável restaurant, signed by Chef Rui Rosário, with a menu of Portuguese cuisine with products from the region and ingredients grown on our farm, are among the reasons Imani Country House is a must-stop when visiting our ocean-side country. The spacious and light-full rooms and suites – all equipped with Wi-Fi and air conditioning - were carefully designed to provide our guests with the comfort they expect. Features such as premium bedding, in-room workspaces, flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, private patios, and breakfast included will most certainly make the most of one’s stay. Guests can explore and enjoy the great outdoors by horse riding, hiking, biking or even skydiving in Imani’s surroundings. Notable landmarks such as Almendres’s Cromlech, Roman Baths, and the Bones Chappel are just a few of the sights this region has to offer. Imani Country House is a sophisticated haven where life happens slowly at its own pace.

Set in a refurbished traditional Alentejo house is 3 km from Évora. Accommodations at Governador are bright and come with views of the surrounding country landscape. Some units have a four-poster bed. All meals are available upon request and a candlelight dinner can be served. Casa do Governador organises activities such as visits to wine cellars for lunch and wine tastings, as well as cultural tours to historic sites, within 4.5 km. Ballooning is also available. The Roman Temple of Évora is 4 km, and Espinheiro Convent is 500 metres away. A shuttle service is available to Lisbon Airport, 130 km away.

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Situated in Alqueva, this rural guesthouse offers charming rooms with a TV. Facilities include an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, surrounded by a spacious garden. Featuring handmade furniture and artifacts, Herdade Do Rio Torto provides air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. All rooms are decorated with parquet floors, elegant wooden furniture and warm colours. Every morning, guests can enjoy a local and international buffet breakfast in the dining room. Herdade Do Rio Torto also offers tastings of regional products and wine. Room service is available. Free Wi-Fi is available in Herdade Do Rio Torto’s living room. Guests can explore the beauty of the surrounding landscape on foot or by bicycle. Free private parking is available on site. Lake Alqueva, Europe’s largest artificial lake, is just 15 km from Herdade Do Rio Torto, and Portel is 5 km away.

Featuring an outdoor pool, Royal Cocoa Company Palace offers accommodation in Montemor-o-Novo. The unit is in a chocolate factory, integrated into a palatial estate. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Free WiFi is available. Some units include a seating area where guests can relax. Views of the pool, garden or city are featured in certain rooms. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, with bath robes and slippers provided. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. A TV is featured. There is a shared lounge at the Palacete da Real Companhia do Cacau - Royal Cocoa Palace. At the end of the day, guests are offered chocolates and can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. Visits to the chocolate factory are offered, upon request. Évora is 28 km from Royal Cocoa Company Palace, while Montargil is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Portela Airport, 80 km from Palacete da Real Companhia do Cacau. Parking is available only for bikes or motorcycles.

This property is located in the country side on a 5-minute drive out of Évora, one of Portugal’s most historic cities and the famed Roman Temple. The guesthouse consists a two-bedroom family suite, a double room, a single room, all with private bathroom with shower, and a communal lounge area with free tea-coffee services and a library. On the property are also two apartments features a living area, kitchen, one or two bedroom(s) and a bathroom with shower. All rooms and apartments are provided with free bottled water. The 7-hectare property features a swimming pool, animals such as dogs, donkey and pigs as well as a vegetable garden, an ornamental garden, cork and olive trees. Breakfast and dinner service is available upon request at an extra fee. The nearby Évora centre also has many restaurant options for guests to try out and taxi-service is available. The nearest bus stop is 2.5 km away. Beja Airport is a 1-hour drive, while the Lisbon International Airport is a 75-minute drive.

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Just 2km from Monsaraz Castle, Monte Alerta is surrounded by a meditation garden, organic orchard and next to the largest artificial lake in Europe, the Alqueva. It features an outdoor pool, hot tub and free Wi-Fi. Decorated in bright colours, Monte Alerta’s rooms have traditional furnishing and tiled floors. All the air-conditioned rooms have an LCD TV and a private bathroom. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet of local produce. They can also enjoy their coffee in Monte Alerta's gardens or around the pool. Alerta offers a variety of spa facilities, including massage treatments, a hot tub and a steam bath. Younger guests can use the playground, located 1 km from the property. Monte Alerta is in the heart of the Megalith-Dolmen and Menhir region, a popular area for those interested in astronomy. Nearby activities include canoeing, fishing and hiking. Free private parking is also available on site.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Horta Da Coutada is a small guest house offering rustic accommodation in the pretty village of Telheiro, 1 km from the medieval town of Monsaraz. This small property features 9 units comprised between apartments, suites and double bedrooms. All rooms have been decorated to reflect the regional styles with many local furnishings and artifacts. Guests at the Horta Da Coutada can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or explore the pretty gardens. There is an organic kitchen garden and fruit orchards, where guests can sample the home-grown fruits of the season including figs, pomegranates and oranges. The owners will gladly provide fruits or juices from the gardens. At one end of the courtyard is the Sala do Jardim – the garden room. This is the perfect place to enjoy your continental breakfast or enjoy a fine wine whilst admiring the pretty views. Horta Da Coutada is ideally placed to explore this beautiful region. There are many hiking trails in the area or you can explore the countryside by bicycle. The Xerez Cromlechs Megalith Museum, the Monsaraz Castle, the Hermitage of Sta. Catarina and the Hermitage of São Bento are within easy reach. There are also 3 vineyards in the area, perfect for a spot of wine tasting.

Featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Alentejo Marmoris Hotel & SPA is located in Vila Viçosa, known for its marble. The hotel’s Stone Spa by Bruno Vassari provides relaxing treatments. Many Marmoris’ rooms include a terrace and all have individually designed marble bathrooms. Some rooms offer views of the swimming pool, while others overlook the street. Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet daily. The hotel has 2 restaurants in place: Primavera Restaurant is our traditional cuisine restaurant, and Narcissus Fernandessi, our fine dinning restarant, serves a contemporary interpretation of Alentejo’s cuisine made with local sourced ingredients accompanied by selected local wines. There are conference rooms available for business and social events. The hotel has rooms for 10 to 250 people, in addition to the outdoor spaces, ideal for cocktails or coffee breaks. Vila Viçosa’s Royal Palace is a 2-minute walk away. Évora is 62 km away and Lisbon International Airport is 184 km away. Badajoz, in Spain, is a 50-minute drive away.

L'AND offers award-winning accommodation among vineyards in Alentejo’s scenic countryside. It is set in an architectural gem featuring suites with opening ceilings to sleep under the stars. The 43 state-of-the-art Suites and Private villas are built in natural stone and local wood. They are all fitted with the help of interior designers and open out onto panoramic patios with outdoor fireplaces. Some have a plunge pool. A culinary journey is possible at the on-site restaurant serving dishes prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. Food is matched by fully flavoured wines, produced at the renowned in-house vinery. Grape-infused treatments and massages are available at Vinotherapy Spa by Vegan Austrian brand Vinoble Cosmethics. An outdoor swimming pool, an indoor heated pool, a sauna and tennis courts complement the offer. L'AND Vineyards also includes a bike rental to discover the nearby town of Montemor-o-Novo.

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