A DREAM COME TRUE
We went to the parish of Monte da Pedra, located in the municipality of Crato, to discover a real Portuguese house.
Casa Pitacas is a local guest house located in an almost century-old Alentejo house that has been restored by the couple Rui Cardoso and Rita Pitacas, the former a native of Batalha and married to Rita, who was not born in the Alentejo but has a number of Alentejo roots, not only in Monte da Pedra but also in other neighbouring villages.
This house, which she inherited, belonged to Rita's grandparents. In 2018 the restoration work began and in September 2022 Casa Pitacas opened to the public. The house has all the characteristics of an Alentejo home, filled with objects full of stories and good memories that Rita keeps from her grandparents.
The pandemic was the final impetus for everything to move more quickly, as it was during this period that the couple came to Alentejo to "lock down" and, naturally, they had all the time to think about the details of this project. It was during this period of forced isolation that Rui made the decision to change his life and dedicate 100% to his dream. In fact, Rui was already passionate about the Alentejo, having visited the region from a very young age on every getaway that life threw at him. It was around this time that he began to realise his dream of one day opening a tourism business in these parts.
Even before the restoration of the house began, he graduated in tourism and hotel management with the intention of setting up his own local accommodation. And the dream came true. And today Rui has left behind all his work in Batalha to devote himself entirely to hosting this beautiful Alentejo house.
The Franciscan Pantry went to see this place, which has four bedrooms, a lounge with a fireplace, a dining room with a kitchen, a games room and a reading room. When the weather is good, there is a nice outdoor area with a swimming pool, equipped with a barbecue, where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy nature and the calm of this Alentejo village.
We recommend this getaway to anyone who wants to switch off and spend a few days of pure relaxation in communion with nature and the landscapes of northern Alentejo. A truly special place, where you really feel at home.
Casa Pitacas - Tourism
Poço Street
Monte da Pedra - Crato
Tel. 91 705 79 80
