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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.

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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.

Located near the Castle of Monsaraz Alentejo, Vila Planicie offers 2 outdoor swimming pools with views of Monsaraz’s countryside. It also has air-conditioned rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Vila Planicie’s bright rooms have wood furniture and a private outdoor balcony. Each offers an en-suite bathroom. Some include a kitchenette. Guests can relax outdoors in a sun lounger by the pool and take a refreshing dive. Shaded seating areas are also available in Vila Planicie’s gardens. Vila Planicie’s guests can enjoy mountain biking in the Monsaraz countryside. Several vineyards and the Talavera La Real Airport can be reached within a one-hour drive.

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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 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.

Situated between Alqueva and Pedrógão, municipality of Vidigueira in Alentejo, and 9 km from the Alqueva dam, this charming country house offers air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. Its outdoor salt-water pool features panoramic views of the surrounding hills and vineyards. Offering a rustic décor with exotic touches, the rooms at Herdade Do Sobroso have a minibar, a work desk, and an en suite bathroom. To discover the natural beauty of the Alentejo region, staff at the reception can help arrange wine and wildlife tours. It is also possible to explore the surrounding countryside by rental bicycle. Guests can join the hunter's club to hunt deer and wild boar in the Mendro Mountain Range. Tasty traditional Alentejo lunches and dinners are served in the restaurant. At Herdade Do Sobroso’s own winery, guests can sample and purchase fine wines, olive oil, honey and jams. Free private parking is available on site. Beja Airport is 31.3 km from Herdade Do Sobroso - Wine Luxury Hotel.

Surrounded by vast, tree-lined gardens, the charming Convento São Paulo offers 2 outdoor pools a tennis court and offers 4 padel courts. Housed in a former Alentejo convent, it dates back to the 12th century with 750 hectares. Rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture. Each is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The marble bathrooms come with bathtubs or showers. Some rooms feature a balcony. The property produces 70% of the energy consumed with solar panels. Convento São Paulo - Hotel Rural has charging stations for electric cars. The welcoming ambience of A Cascata Bar is a good option for relaxation. Guests can also socialise around the big fireplace or play snooker. Free mountain bikes can be rented at the reception. The area is popular for hiking with trails of 6, 12 and 20 km. Located in Serra D' Ossa, the Convento is 2 km from Aldeia da Serra, 10 km from Redondo,15 km from Estremoz town and 30 km from Evoramonte Castle. Talavera La Real Airport is 68 km away.

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