POUSADA CASTELO ALVITO 3* from 49 €

Total price From 98 €

Created: Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Departure: Friday, June 18, 2021

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Alvito is a town and a municipality in Beja District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,504, in an area of 264.85 km². The current mayor is António João Feio Valério. The Alvito region has been inhabited since the Neolithic, and during the period of Roman domination several villae were established nearby, later occupied by Visigoths and Moors. During the Reconquista, Alvito was conquered by the Portuguese in 1234, being later (1251) donated by King Afonso III to Estêvão Anes, chancellor of the kingdom, who promoted the settlement of the area. The village gained a foral (letter of feudal rights) in 1280, confirmed by King Dinis I in 1283. In 1296 an annual fair was established, attesting the rapid development of the region. In 1387, King John I donated Alvito to knight Diogo Lobo in exchange for his services in the decisive Battle of Aljubarrota (1385), and in 1475 the title of Baron was granted to the rulers of Alvito. The 15th and 16th centuries were a time of strong economic and populational development of Alvito, which reached 1700 inhabitants in 1527. The Castle of Alvito was rebuilt between 1494 and 1504, and its architecture and decoration show an interesting mix of Manueline (Portuguese late Gothic) and Mudéjar (Arab-influenced) styles, typical of the Alentejo region. Also the main church (matriz) of Alvito, in a mix of Manueline and early Renaissance styles, dates from the early 16th century. After the 18th century, Alvito faced an economic stagnation that continued until the 20th century, and it now bets on its touristic potential. In 1993, the Castle of Alvito was turned into a luxury hotel of the Pousadas de Portugal brand.

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Pousada Castelo de Alvito 8.4 Very good

Alvito - At 0.1 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTAlvito, Alvito 7920-999 Standard Double Room - Breakfast included in the price

Pousada Castelo de Alvito is a renovated 15th century castle in the village of Alvito, with superb gardens and a swimming pool. Every room in Pousada Castelo de Alvito is air-conditioned and includes cable TV, bathrobes and a well-stocked mini-bar.The hotel's restaurant serves traditional cuisine and wines of the region of Alentejo. Activities such as bicycle tours, country walks, shooting and horse-riding are available in the area.

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2 Adults

18/06/2021 - 19/06/2021

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