Monte Do Colmeal is a classic Alentejo farmstead designed in the authentic architectural style of the region. As a guest you will have access to the entire property which includes, nature walks, 100sqm salt water pool, stargazing and a private guest garden to sit and relax after days spent of exploring the surrounding area. We also offer electric bike rentals for those who want to take the more adventurous route.

One of the oldest Southern Portuguese settlements, the hilltop parish of Monzaraz has always occupied and important place in the History of the Alentejo region. The Castelo De Monsaraz was under the control of the moors during the Islamic period of Portugals history before it was stormed by the legendary Portuguese warrior Geraldo See Pavor (Gerald the Fearless) in 1167. The Hilltop loaction is elevated to 640ft and offers breathtaking views across the Alqueva lake and rural landscapes. A perfect sunset viewing point to watch the world transition into dusk. The town is set-up for visitors year round and boasts a wide array of boutique eaters and stores. Sem-Fin, Taverna os Templarios, Sabores De Monsaraz, O gazpacho, Sahida, Casa Tial. Mozaraz Castle.

The first charter of Mourao dates back to 1296 with the town being inhabited since 1226. Today Mourao is known for its idyllic setting with waters as far as the eye can see and old roads and paths immersing themselves into the placid blue of the Alqueva lake.

The Castelo do Mourao and its 17th century fortifications still remain to this day. The medieval wall is made up of marble and granite and is torn by several doors. The town of Mourao offers a chance to step back in time an explore it’s charming eateries and cobble stone streets. Adega Velha, O Patio Da Oliveira , Musea Da Luz, Castelo De Mourao, Jardim Publico De Mourao.

The Alentejo has one of the greatest concentrations of Neolithic dolmens and menhirs in Europe. The Cromeleque dos Almendres is perhaps the most renowned – predating Stonehenge by some 3,000 years, it was only discovered in the 1960s and you are likely to find it free of crowds as the sun sets.

Notable others include the Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Portugal’s largest dolmen), the Menir da Meada at Castelo de Vide (the tallest menhir in the Iberian Peninsula, at 7 metres) and megaliths in Portalegre and Reguengos de Monsaraz.

The Alentejo’s megaliths are considerably older than other western Europe monuments, and their creation points to the dawn of ordered society: the development of agricultural practices, religious and spiritual frameworks and communal living.

The region of the Great Lake Alqueva in Alentejo, Portugal is a wonderful place to see the stars, constellations, the Milky Way and distant galaxies. The unique characteristics of the night sky due to a very low rate of light pollution, in the municipalities of Alandroal, Reguengos, Monsaraz, Mourão, Barrancos, Portel and Moura, ensure the ideal conditions for an excellent observation of the dark sky. In Alqueva the sky has good atmospheric conditions for stargazing most of the year. Such skies are disappearing in Europe, where most of the population has no longer the privilege to observe an unpolluted sky. Alqueva is a unique region, very rich in cultural and natural heritage, with various visible megalithic remains which suggests that our ancestors symbolically valued the landscape, relating it to the diversity of celestial motions.

Praia Fluvial de Mourao

This 320sqm beach is a 5 minute drive from Monte Do Colmeal and is accessible via a wooden walkway. The beach has Lawn and Parasols available as well as picnic tables, benches, outdoor BBQ’s and a small Cafe style restaurant.

Praia Fluvial de Monsaraz

The first official Bach of Lake Alqueva opened in June 2017 and awarded a Blue Flag designation. It is located in the Nautical Centre of Monsaraz and offers a bar, restaurant, picnic area, parasols and a 100sqm floating swimming pool divided into adult and children's pools.