Space, silence, wine
Luxury hotels in Alentejo
Rolling plains of cork oak and olive groves, whitewashed villages and estates restored with remarkable taste. The Alentejo is Portugal's slow-luxury heartland, with Évora's Roman temple at its centre.
- Restored farm estates with design-led rooms
- Wine and olive oil estates
- Évora, Monsaraz and dark-sky nights
- Best time
- March to June, September to November
- Arrival
- Lisbon Airport, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
The story of Alentejo
Space, silence, wine
The Alentejo is the Portugal of wide horizons: cork oaks scattered across golden plains, olive groves, white villages crowned by castles and a sky so dark at night that the region is a certified Starlight destination.
Here luxury is defined by space and silence. Farm estates and convents have been restored by architects and designers into some of the most beautiful retreats in Europe, many producing their own wine and olive oil.
Évora, a UNESCO city with a Roman temple at its heart, is the cultural centre, while hilltop Monsaraz overlooks the great Alqueva lake. Days unfold slowly, with long lunches of black pork, migas and robust red wines.
The 7 hotels we recommend in Alentejo
Alentejo · Monsaraz
São Lourenço do Barrocal
A 200-year-old farm estate restored by its founding family, near medieval Monsaraz.
Alentejo · Monforte
Torre de Palma Wine Hotel
A medieval tower and farm estate turned into a serene wine hotel.
Alentejo · Albernoa
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
A family wine estate in the deep Alentejo, with exceptional food and wine.
Alentejo · Évora
Convento do Espinheiro
A 15th-century convent outside Évora, with cloisters, chapel and spa.
Alentejo · Estremoz
Dá Licença
A marble-and-olive-grove retreat filled with mid-century design treasures.
Alentejo · São Teotónio
Craveiral Farmhouse
A farm-to-table retreat near the wild Alentejo coast.
Alentejo · Vila Viçosa
Alentejo Marmòris Hotel & Spa
A marble palace in the royal town of Vila Viçosa.
Signature experiences
What to do in Alentejo
Évora with a historian
The Roman temple, the cathedral and the Chapel of Bones.
Winery visits
Private tastings at the region's leading estates.
Stargazing at Alqueva
Dark-sky observation in a certified Starlight reserve.
Cork and marble
See cork harvested and visit the marble towns of Estremoz and Vila Viçosa.
A perfect day
A day in Alentejo, with your driver
- Morning
Horse ride or cycle through the cork oak forest.
- Midday
Lunch in Évora after a private tour of the old town.
- Afternoon
Winery tasting and a swim in the estate pool.
- Evening
Dinner under the stars and stargazing.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Lisbon Airport | 1 h 30–2 h |
| Évora–Monsaraz | 50 min |
| Comporta | 1 h 30 |
| Algarve | 2 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
Good to know
Planning a luxury stay in Alentejo
Is the Alentejo hot in summer?+
Inland summers are very hot; spring and autumn are ideal.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, many estates have space, pools and animals.
How does it connect with other regions?+
It pairs beautifully with Lisbon, Comporta and the Algarve.
Begin your journey
Plan your Alentejo journey
Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.