Journey to Alentejo. Portugal

In plain Alto Alentejo, near the village of Vaiamonte, we trove, by time displacement this truly treasure. Inspired by the way of life of the distinguished Basilii family - ancient inhabitants of the nearby Roman ruins of Torre de Palma - and Alentejo traditions, Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, more than a hotel unit, born to be your home in the middle of Alentejo. Here tradition merges with the boldness of modernity and inaugurates, in all its splendour, a familiar and cosy hotel venture. It disposes of 8 typical Alentejo houses (Hunter, Acorn, Lake, Partridge, Pastor, Hedgehog, Balthazar and Three Grandparents), the rural loft with 5 rooms and suites (King, Queen, Princes, Silver and Earth), the old barn with 5 rooms and suites (Vineyard, Gold, Moonlight, Orange and Lime) and the Manor House. They present themselves with an elegant decor and sophistication of their own. This hotel has the Basilii restaurant (with wine dinners), vineyard, harvest, wine workshops, bar, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, Pilates, Spa (therapies, relaxing, sporting massages, among other treatments, on request), walking trails and mountain biking, bird and stars watching activities, visits to the stud farm and riding horses, among other activities, Chapel and library. A space with magical characteristics, according to the wisdom of the local people, Torre de Palma Wine Hotel gathers all the ingredients so that time is always truly yours, unforgettable.

This unique hotel is situated in Arraiolos, in Portugal's Alentejo region, with the Arraiolos Castle located just 500 metres from the establishment. This hotel embraces the principles of Eastern philosophy and this is visible in the accommodation units. Each room comes in a different colour, and each colour represents a different energy centre. All feature air conditioning, wooden floor and a flat-screen TV. In-house facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and guests can relax and meditate in the garden, or practice yoga on the sun terrace. A friendly staff is available to assist at all times and complimentary Internet access is provided.

The Hotel Convento de São Paulo includes an impressive private collection of portuguese tiles from the XVIII century and it is set in a magnificent landscape of Serra d’Ossa mountain. It has 8 Cruzeiro rooms and 5 Fonte suites located in the Old Inn of the Laity in a building contiguous to the main building; 9 rooms and 2 São Paulo suites in Old Sacristy and Novices Wings, all in the main building, outside the former monk cells Wing; and the Santa Bárbara suite located next to the Novices Wing. The rooms situated in the former monk cells, that are now a museum are of the Convent will only be available for special occasions and groups that occupy the whole of this Wing. This former convent features the “O Ermita” restaurant located in what used to be the Bishop’s Chapel, the “A Cascata” bar, several outdoor and indoor spaces for meetings and banqueting, games room with billiards, as well as garden, 2 outdoor swimming pools supported by bar service and a tennis court. The former monk cells, its corridors and fountains are an authentic living museum (these spaces will be available only exceptionally). Also note the vast array of programs of agricultural activities, thematic tours, bicycles (provided by the hotel), pedestrian courses, horse rides, guided tours to the Hotel-Museum, Wireless Internet available in the Claustro and Salão, babysitting service (available by appointment), as well as parking.

The city of Castelo de Vide is often referred to as the Sintra of Alentejo. Opposite the church and in the massive main square of Castelo de Vide, you can find this charming 17th century townhouse, now a beautifully restored small hotel. With just 11 rooms, which are all differently decorated, it is a perfect place from which to explore the fascinating town and surrounding areas. The hotel rooms are composed of double or twin bed, all offer full bathrooms which are decorated in rich yellow marble, featuring TV and air conditioning. Some rooms have a view to the mountain while the others to the square.

Be a guardian of space and time in Alcácer do Sal. In an area referenced by its strategic and geographic importance since the sixth century BC, nothing about the days you spend here will be common or repeatable. Do not be fooled by the immutability of the peaceful landscape that is in every window or "ameia" (battlement) - even if you feel the weight of the centuries on the thickness of the walls, windows and Gothic doors and artwork referenced in the hallways. This Pousada proves that time changes everything and what was once a kitchen of Poor Clare nuns living in seclusion is now a room where you can read a book left by another guest's passing through. Enjoy a stay at the Pousada of Alcácer do Sal, named in honour of D. Afonso II, that assured his belonging once and for all to the Portuguese territory and have a holiday you'll never forget or have ever again. The Pousada is comfortably installed on a hill overlooking the tranquil waters running from south to north of the Sado river. The Muslim wall is a constant companion, surrounding, protecting and interweaving your room and your stay with an aura of mystery, conquest and curiosity. There is always more to see, more walls to go by, more streets to go up and down, more battles to imagine, more river, rice fields, dunes and beaches to explore. Less than 30 km on a road that is almost in a straight line, you can find one of the best-kept secrets of the Portuguese coast: the beaches of Comporta, Carvalhal and Pego. Chosen by the most sophisticated society and more entrenched fishermen, these beaches have the best restaurants and the wildest dunes. You can even imitate the ancient knights and go horseback riding in the sand. And of course, do not forget that you are in Alentejo: wherever you are, you will surely find a good restaurant nearby. The pork, the game, the rice, the fried river fish and the wonderful grilled sea fish will give a unique and delicious flavour to your holiday. Even if you are a vegetarian, between migas, rice, bread soups and soups you will be able to taste this extraordinary cuisine full of flavour. Find another kind of spirituality in the gardens, where ancient olive trees, oaks and wild olives form a natural barrier between the pool, the lawn and the corners with wooden benches to read and rest. The Pousada also has a large terrace inviting you to enjoy the majestic view of birds soaring over the horizon. Alcácer do Sal’s railway station is 2.5 km from the Pousada itself and the city of Setubal is a mere 45 minute car ride away. The Pousada defers a parking lot on site. Alcácer do Sal is one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded before 1000 BC by the Phoenicians. Alcácer do Sal and its castle was only conquered definitively during the reign of Afonso II of Portugal on 18th October 1217. It was in this town that in 1500, D. Manuel I married the Infanta D. Maria, daughter of the Catholic kings of Spain. Spend a historical holiday at the Pousada of Alcácer do Sal. Located in the ancient castle built by Muslims, and donated by D. Sancho I to the Order of Santiago in 1186. In the sixteenth century, it was adapted to become a monastery for warrior-monks and later, cloistered nuns, having been active until 1834. Go up the contemporary stairs to the second floor and find out where the nuns attended Mass, through barred windows of the overwhelming single nave church, with irresistible reverberant acoustics for the echoes of children. Look for the secluded and comfortable reading room and be sure to find access to the terrace of the highest tower, where you can photograph a sunset over the rice fields which is, in itself, a journey through time. Whether you are passing through and want to stay just a weekend, or choose the Inn as a perch for a quiet and elegant holiday, the Inn of Alcácer will surprise you with the delicate balance between its aesthetic overload and your levels of comfort.

The resort is nestled amidst extraordinary scenery, in a vineyard in the heart of Alentejo, 15 minutes from Évora and 45 minutes from Lisbon. The medieval town of Montemor-o-Novo in Évora is a Unesco World Heritage Site, with its cathedral, Moorish architecture, medieval palaces and churches. The area has so much to offer including the wine route of Alentejo, the beautiful hilltop village of Monsaraz and Lake Alqueva, megalithic archaeological sites and the unspoiled beaches of Alentejo. Faro Airport is approximately 257 km away and Lisbon Airport is some 100 km from the hotel. This is a luxury boutique resort hotel with only 20 suites using wine as its inspiration, distinguished by the seamless manner in which contemporary architecture blends into nature, promoting a unique atmosphere of understated luxury and simple beauty. This spa complex was built in 2011 and has an artificial lake, vineyards, a spa and a restaurant. The premises are air-conditioned and guests are welcomed in a lobby. 24-hour reception and check-out services are available. There is a hotel safe, Internet access and a children's playground on offer. There is a wine club and winery, with a store with regional products and a cellar with a multifunctional events room. Guests can take advantage of the room and laundry services and those guests who are arriving by car may park their vehicle in the hotel's car park.

In plain Alto Alentejo, near the village of Vaiamonte, we trove, by time displacement this truly treasure. Inspired by the way of life of the distinguished Basilii family - ancient inhabitants of the nearby Roman ruins of Torre de Palma - and Alentejo traditions, Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, more than a hotel unit, born to be your home in the middle of Alentejo. Here tradition merges with the boldness of modernity and inaugurates, in all its splendour, a familiar and cosy hotel venture. It disposes of 8 typical Alentejo houses (Hunter, Acorn, Lake, Partridge, Pastor, Hedgehog, Balthazar and Three Grandparents), the rural loft with 5 rooms and suites (King, Queen, Princes, Silver and Earth), the old barn with 5 rooms and suites (Vineyard, Gold, Moonlight, Orange and Lime) and the Manor House. They present themselves with an elegant decor and sophistication of their own. This hotel has the Basilii restaurant (with wine dinners), vineyard, harvest, wine workshops, bar, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, Pilates, Spa (therapies, relaxing, sporting massages, among other treatments, on request), walking trails and mountain biking, bird and stars watching activities, visits to the stud farm and riding horses, among other activities, Chapel and library. A space with magical characteristics, according to the wisdom of the local people, Torre de Palma Wine Hotel gathers all the ingredients so that time is always truly yours, unforgettable.

My backyard is a National Park. My balcony a viewpoint. My estate your Tourism. In 2009, we bought this Estate, which has one of the most breathtaking views in the entire Alentejo. At an altitude of 600 metres and a stone's throw from the source of the River Caia, it has a total area of 7.8 hectares, 4.5 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, 2 vegetable gardens, all kinds of native fruit trees, chicken coop, garden, wood, all organic and all surrounding an 11-bedroom house with a small cellar and all of the conveniences of the 21st century – a veritable Paradise in Serra de São Mamede. We have 11 options (3 apartments and 8 rooms) available for you. All are soundproofed and have a balcony and panoramic views and a small kitchenette where you can make a salad or heat up some food in the microwave. Our philosophy is to provide absolute relaxation and, if you want, maximum privacy.

The Nave Redonda do Cerro is a cottage situated in the heart of nature, on the border between Alentejo and Algarve, near the Santa Clara Dam. Consists of 6 bedrooms and 4 apartments T1, acabadinhos debuting, and the comfort to do the honors, make this place the right spot to explore the region - made of Algarve hills and Alentejo landscape - or simply to rest and restore the energy in full. In this full of charms space, silence and sends the city stir quickly becomes a distant memory. Located Near the Alentejo coast, more properly within the municipality of Odemira, it borders the municipality of Monchique. Its prime location offers to our visitors the opportunity to relax in Rural Tourism near the pool, or, why not, do some fishing in the dam of St. ª Clara a Velha. The Odemira area offers diversity. Noteworthy that two of the seven wonders elected this year (Zambujeira do Mar and Furnas-Vila Nova Milfontes) that are on our coast, it´s about 35 to 45 Km of Rural Tourism. The rooms are equipped with TV, central heating and air conditioning. The apartments have one bedroom with king size bed or twin beds, all have LCD TV in the living room and bedroom, the living room has sofa bed and has a kitchenette for all full independence during your holiday, all have air conditioning and wifi.

The resort is nestled amidst extraordinary scenery, in a vineyard in the heart of Alentejo, 15 minutes from Évora and 45 minutes from Lisbon. The medieval town of Montemor-o-Novo in Évora is a Unesco World Heritage Site, with its cathedral, Moorish architecture, medieval palaces and churches. The area has so much to offer including the wine route of Alentejo, the beautiful hilltop village of Monsaraz and Lake Alqueva, megalithic archaeological sites and the unspoiled beaches of Alentejo. Faro Airport is approximately 257 km away and Lisbon Airport is some 100 km from the hotel. This is a luxury boutique resort hotel with only 20 suites using wine as its inspiration, distinguished by the seamless manner in which contemporary architecture blends into nature, promoting a unique atmosphere of understated luxury and simple beauty. This spa complex was built in 2011 and has an artificial lake, vineyards, a spa and a restaurant. The premises are air-conditioned and guests are welcomed in a lobby. 24-hour reception and check-out services are available. There is a hotel safe, Internet access and a children's playground on offer. There is a wine club and winery, with a store with regional products and a cellar with a multifunctional events room. Guests can take advantage of the room and laundry services and those guests who are arriving by car may park their vehicle in the hotel's car park.

In plain Alto Alentejo, near the village of Vaiamonte, we trove, by time displacement this truly treasure. Inspired by the way of life of the distinguished Basilii family - ancient inhabitants of the nearby Roman ruins of Torre de Palma - and Alentejo traditions, Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, more than a hotel unit, born to be your home in the middle of Alentejo. Here tradition merges with the boldness of modernity and inaugurates, in all its splendour, a familiar and cosy hotel venture. It disposes of 8 typical Alentejo houses (Hunter, Acorn, Lake, Partridge, Pastor, Hedgehog, Balthazar and Three Grandparents), the rural loft with 5 rooms and suites (King, Queen, Princes, Silver and Earth), the old barn with 5 rooms and suites (Vineyard, Gold, Moonlight, Orange and Lime) and the Manor House. They present themselves with an elegant decor and sophistication of their own. This hotel has the Basilii restaurant (with wine dinners), vineyard, harvest, wine workshops, bar, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, Pilates, Spa (therapies, relaxing, sporting massages, among other treatments, on request), walking trails and mountain biking, bird and stars watching activities, visits to the stud farm and riding horses, among other activities, Chapel and library. A space with magical characteristics, according to the wisdom of the local people, Torre de Palma Wine Hotel gathers all the ingredients so that time is always truly yours, unforgettable.

My backyard is a National Park. My balcony a viewpoint. My estate your Tourism. In 2009, we bought this Estate, which has one of the most breathtaking views in the entire Alentejo. At an altitude of 600 metres and a stone's throw from the source of the River Caia, it has a total area of 7.8 hectares, 4.5 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, 2 vegetable gardens, all kinds of native fruit trees, chicken coop, garden, wood, all organic and all surrounding an 11-bedroom house with a small cellar and all of the conveniences of the 21st century – a veritable Paradise in Serra de São Mamede. We have 11 options (3 apartments and 8 rooms) available for you. All are soundproofed and have a balcony and panoramic views and a small kitchenette where you can make a salad or heat up some food in the microwave. Our philosophy is to provide absolute relaxation and, if you want, maximum privacy.

São Lourenço do Barrocal is located in the countryside of Reguengos de Monsaraz. It features 40 accommodation units divided into rooms, suites, one bedroom house, 2 bedrooms house and 3 bedrooms house. All are equipped with air conditioning, telephone, TV, Nespresso machine, safe, mini bar, Internet Wi-Fi, terrace and private bathroom with hairdryer. The houses include a living room, dining room and equipped kitchen. The hotel includes breakfast service, Alentejo regional cuisine restaurant with outdoor space, indoor bar, pool bar overlooking the organic garden and terrace, wine cellar with tasting room and wine cellar, gardens, SPA with treatment rooms and hydrotherapy room, gym, Pilates, playground and function room with expansive views of the countryside. Also note the room service, 24 hour reception service, horse tours, shop, luggage storage, Internet Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking.