Fancy a holiday in Portugal? The Alentejo is a perfect and very special place for your next holiday! Despensa Franciscana's mission is to publicise the diversity of Alto Alentejo and contribute to the increase in visitors to the region and the growth of the local economy. That's why we have 5 suggestions for your holidays in Portugal.
1. Casa do Peso
Casa do Peso is an 18th century country manor house, built by Manuel Martins Durão, a wealthy landowner and farmer from the municipality of Crato, in 1740. The current owners have refurbished the house, adapting it so that it can comfortably accommodate guests in 10 rooms (some of which are suites).
The aim was to provide the house with the comfort required today, with all the rooms having private bathrooms, central heating and air conditioning, period furniture and decoration, and high-quality replicas, in a mixed thematic concept, all based on Portuguese Tradition, History and Culture. The house now has ten bedrooms, several living rooms, an interior patio, a garden and a swimming pool.
2. Almojanda 3 Olive Tree
A rural tourism/country house unit located in Herdade de ALMOJANDA, 8 kilometres from the city of Portalegre. It is made up of 3 houses and all guests have use of the communal balcony and swimming pool. The pool is communal, has treatment and is monitored, if the occupancy rate is full during your stay, there is the possibility of rotating schedules and sunbeds assigned to each house.
3. Monte das Azinheiras
In Vale do Peso - Crato in the Alto Alentejo, Monte das Azinheiras is a small, 5-hectare private paradise, ideal for a holiday with family and friends. At Monte das Azinheiras you'll have the chance to get in touch with nature, interact with the animals, visit the organic vegetable gardens, relax by the pool and learn about wine production.
4. Quinta do Barrieiro
Quinta do Barrieiro is a well-kept secret in the north of the Alentejo, situated at an altitude of 750 metres in the heart of the Serra de S. Mamede Natural Park in Marvão, exclusive to those looking for a quiet space in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by the greenery of a landscape of pure nature and creativity.
5. Marvão Inn
It is located within the walls of the historic town of Marvão. In a familiar and extremely professional environment, you'll find a house with a comfortable lounge, a fully equipped dining room, where breakfast is served daily, enriched with regional delicacies.
The Estalagem de Marvão consists of 6 accommodation units, with rooms with double or single beds, including a room prepared for people with reduced mobility and two rooms for families of 3 or 4 people.
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