IN & OUT Estremoz was the privileged scenery of the Royal policy during the last years of the First Dynasty. IN et ready for a truly monumental stay in Estremoz. The former Royal Palace, Gwhich involves the extraordinary structure of the original castle’s keep, all made of white marble of the region, will be your home for a few days. When entering this Pestana Historic Hotel, let yourself be impressed by the wide marble staircase and the decorative tiles and enter the rooms that are beautifully decorated with paintings, tapestries, pottery and other art objects that help make the environment even more sumptuous and princely. Marvel at the chests of drawers, chairs, counters, low and high-reliefs that are part of the estate of Portuguese and Indo-Portuguese furniture and feel part of the legend that surrounds this mystical and timeless space. And this world, where you can feel peace, tranquility and sophistication is further enhanced by the attentive presence of those who know the inn like the backs of their hands. The service gives the greatest emphasis to your stay, allowing you to take breakfast, lunch and dinner in a unique, imposing and extraordinary space. Embraces the view and feeling of being master of your castle or queen of your palace. Stroll around the richly decorated halls, sit down to enjoy the amazing ceilings and a view of the original windows, soak up the grandeur and importance of the site that hosts. And feel at home, as it will have access to a corridor even more tempting: the old doors seem to hide secrets and tickets to the ancient world. Upon entering your room, which will be different all others enjoy paintings, ornaments, beds carpets of Arraiolos, the bricks and fine materials surrounding it. IN The 32 rooms and the Presidential Suite are equipped with beautiful canopied beds that invite one to a restful night. IN FACILITIES Historical Surroundings Lift Air Conditioning Restaurant Bar Minibar Gardens Outdoor Swimming Pool Games Room WiFi Access Cable TV Laundry Service Safe 31 Rooms 1 Presidential Suite 1 Junior Suite Largo de D. Dinis 7100-509 Estremoz GPS N: 38 50.531 W: 7 35.537 RESTAURANT OF THE POUSADA Exceed all your expectations when you allow yourself to lunch or dinner at the high-ceiling room with imposing stone pilasters that add monumentality to your meal. The chairs, wide, heavy and comfortable, beg you not to rush, to taste and give due attention to the experience of tasting a bit of Alentejo in the royal residence. Ask for snacks without any hesitation; they are always based on seasonal and regional products. The green olives themselves, with the characteristic acidity of the Alentejo, set the tone to a full, comforting meal. Be sure to try the pork shank, awarded in regional contests, or the golden cod, whose original recipe of Elvas is more than 40 years old. Look for the seasonal suggestions in the menu, it is obvious that in August you will hardly feel like a boar “feijoada” made on bread, but in December it is perhaps the most appealing dish of the menu. And, whatever you do, be sure to taste the famous Estremoz water pudding, presented here in a small single dose which you will be amazed to know is made using only 3 ingredients... one of which is water. IN RESTAURANT OF THE POUSADA SPECIALITIES Alentejo-style Tomato soup Selection of Estremoz sausages Golden codfish (since 1940) Pork gammon glazed in the oven with honey (prizewinning dish) Estremoz water pudding (awarded dessert) Number of seats: 170 The dishes are subject to chage without prior notice. Estremoz is the “White City” of the Alentejo thanks to its rows of white houses and the marble deposits. OUT stremoz is one of the most important villages in the Alentejo ERegion placed in a strategic location, on the route from Lisbon to Madrid. Encircled by two city walls, we can find a first wall surrounding the historical centre known as “Vila Velha” and a second one protecting the lower part of the village. Located on a hill, Estremoz offers very beautiful surrounding landscapes. The climate generally is mild and the high temperatures during the summer, almost invariably, create a golden scenario by the sun shining for hours and the marble quarries. Find out the main farms and wine producers. You will be dazzled by this heritage full of churches and palaces. Quinta 05 do Leão Veiros TO DO 01 Granja Cerca Aldeia de Mamporcão Sande 09 ESTREMOZ Walking through the Old Village, the 08 Montes 03 Novos “Vila Velha”, — the historical centre 04 of Estremoz, discover the beautiful A6 D. José I Square, better known as the Aldeia de Mourinhos “Largo do Rossio”, where the Antiques Defesa Fair and Flea Market is celebrated each Evoramonte Saturday. Sports such as hunting, fishing and shooting are the most practiced in this region, together with bird watching, which fascinates both the inhabitants 02 and the innumerable visitors. 06 10 In the mountains of “Serra d’Ossa” 11 07 and in the area of “Campo Maior”, the rarest bird species can be photographed. Do not end your stay without seeing the vineyards and wine producing cellars, like the “Herdade das Servas” or the “Adega João Portugal Ramos”, both located in Penha de Estremoz. 01 SHOOTING RANGE WINE ROUTES 02 BIRDWATCHING 08 HERDADE DAS SERVAS 03 OLD VILLAGE 09 JOÃO PORTUGAL RAMOS CELLAR 04 BERNARDIM RIBEIRO THEATRE 10 HERDADE DOS COELHEIROS OUT 05 TEMPO SEM FIM, 11 HERDADE DO ESPORÃO, SA ACTIVIDADES TURÍSTICAS, LDA 06 KART TRACK OF ÉVORA 07 ALDEIA DA TERRA TO DO ACTIVITIES PATHWAYS SHOOTING RANGE HIKING Clube de Caçadores de Estremoz Fonte de Cabaços WINE ROUTES BIRDWATCHING HERDADE DAS SERVAS Serra d’Ossa, Estremoz Arredores de Campo Maior OLD VILLAGE JOÃO PORTUGAL RAMOS CELLAR Estremoz Vila Santa - Estremoz BERNARDIM RIBEIRO THEATRE Avenida 25 de Abril - Estremoz HERDADE DOS COELHEIROS Monte dos Coelheiros - Igrejinha TEMPO SEM FIM, ACTIVIDADES TURÍSTICAS, LDA HERDADE DO ESPORÃO, SA Rua 19 de Junho, 40/42 - Portalegre Reguengos de Monsaraz KART TRACK OF ÉVORA Estrada Nacional 114 - Évora EVENTS ESTREMOZ FRIDAY FLEA MARKET ALDEIA DA TERRA Saturday Quinta das Canas Verdes Estrada das Hortas 202 -Arraiolos LAKE MARKET Summer HUNTING FISHING OUT Mendeiros Monte Pistola Quinta do Leão IP2 Veiros 03 04 07 ESTREMOZ 13 11 02 TO SEE 01 14 12 15 N4 Granja Cerca Aldeia de In addition to its great history, Estremoz Mamporcão Sande ESTREMOZ boasts a vast and very beautiful heritage. Montes 09 Novos Within the walls of the historical centre, 10 start your visit with a tour to the 13th A6 century Medieval Castle and the Rainha Aldeia de Mourinhos Santa Chapel — the building in which the Defesa Pousada Rainha Santa Isabel is embedded. Evoramonte 05 06 08 Also in the centre, you will find the S. Francisco Convent and Church, charming palaces such as the “Palácio Reynolds” and the “Palácio dos Marqueses da Praia e Monforte”. The “Prof. Joaquim Vermelho Municipal Museum” exhibits pieces of sacred art, furniture and a very valuable collection of the city’s clay figurines. Outside the town, visit Evoramonte, a tiny village composed of barely two quiet streets, and a castle 01 CASTLE 07 SANTO CRISTO HERMITAGE 11 PROF. JOAQUIM VERMELHO considered to be one of the great MUNICIPAL MUSEUM wonders of the Alentejo Region. 02 MARQUISES OF PRAIA 08 SÃO PEDRO DE EVORAMONTE CHURCH E MONFORTE PALACE 12 RURAL MUSEUM 09 “ALCÁÇOVA” (WALL) OF ESTREMOZ 03 REYNOLDS PALACE MONUMENTAL SET 13 LIVING SCIENCE CENTER 04 VIEIRA DA SILVA HOUSE 10 GATES AND BASTIONS OF THE 2ND LINE OF 14 DR. MARQUES CRESPO FORTIFICATIONS FROM CULTURAL CENTER 05 EVORAMONTE CASTLE THE XVII CENTURY OUT 15 QUINTA DO CARMO 06 PAÇOS DO CONCELHO DE EVORAMONTE TO SEE CASTLE GATES AND BASTIONS OF THE 2ND Largo de Dom Dinis - Estremoz LINE OF FORTIFICATIONS FROM THE XVII CENTURY MARQUISES OF PRAIA E MONFORTE Estremoz PALACE PROF. JOAQUIM VERMELHO MUNICIPAL Rua Vasco da Gama, 13 - Estremoz MUSEUM Largo Dom Dinis - Estremoz REYNOLDS PALACE Largo Dragões de Olivença, 120 Estremoz RURAL MUSEUM Rua João de Sousa Carvalho - Estremoz VIEIRA DA SILVA HOUSE Avenida 25 de Abril, 11 - Estremoz LIVING SCIENCE CENTER Rossio Marquês de Pombal - Estremoz EVORAMONTE CASTLE Rua da Convenção - Evoramonte DR. MARQUES CRESPO CULTURAL CENTER PAÇOS DO CONCELHO DE EVORAMONTE Rua João de Sousa Carvalho - Estremoz Rua da Convenção - Evoramonte QUINTA DO CARMO SANTO CRISTO HERMITAGE Herdade das Carvalhas - Glória Avenida Tomás de Alcaide - Estremoz SÃO PEDRO DE EVORAMONTE CHURCH DOLMEN OF SERRA D’OSSA Largo da Igreja de São Pedro Evoramonte MARBLE QUARRIES “ALCÁÇOVA” (WALL) OF ESTREMOZ MONUMENTAL SET Estremoz OUT Mendeiros Monte Pistola IP2 TO EAT 03 ESTREMOZ 01 02 Flavour, calm and richness constitute the basis of Alentejo cuisine, which results N4 in extremely well-prepared dishes with a special seasoning that makes the difference. From the cheeses to the wines, not to mention the fabulous smoked sausages and the delicious bread, there are many dishes that will seduce you and provide a gastronomical experience that you will want to repeat several times. OUT 01 SÃO ROSAS 02 A CADEIA QUINHENTISTA 03 ADEGA DO ISAÍAS TO EAT SÃO ROSAS Largo Dom Dinis, 11 - Estremoz A CADEIA QUINHENTISTA Rua Rainha Santa Isabel - Estremoz ADEGA DO ISAÍAS Rua do Almeida, 21 - Estremoz TYPICAL DISHES Açorda, Wild Aspargus “Migas” (crumbs), Lamb, Stew. Game Dishes (Seasonal): Partridge, Rabbit, Hare, Boar, Stock Pigeon DESSERTS Conventual Sweets, Estremoz Water Pudding BEVERAGES Licor de Poejo OUT Valença Bragança Caniçada Gerês Viana Castelo Amares Pousada Amares - Mosteiro de Amares Pousada Crato