Experiences around your stay
Things to see And taste
Picnics
Bicycles
Balloon ride
Alter stud farm
Wine tasting
Come and meet our neighboring wine producers, Herdade Papa Leite and Herdade Torre de Palma. You can choose to take part in different wine tastings or spend a day feeling like a true winemaker.
Restaurants
What to Visit?
(In only 10 to 20 minutes)
Vaiamonte
Tintos e Petiscos (has an outdoor terrace, excellent food!)
Churrasqueira Garu (excellent grilled dishes and very friendly service!)
Fronteira
Segredos d’Alecrim (no terrace, but traditional Alentejo cuisine and five-star service!)
Cabeço de Vide
Taberna da Vila (traditional slow-cooked dishes)
Bar das Termas (the best grilled food, open during the summer months)
Vinha d’Alho (some evenings with fado music)
Taberna do Zé (typical local tavern)
Alter do Chão
Pateo Real (with outdoor terrace)
Monforte
Palma
If you wish to go further
In only 30 to 40 minutes
Estremoz
Larau, Gadanha's House Howard's Folly
Portalegre
Solar do Forcado
Abrigo do Martinho
Sal e Alho
Marvão
Fago
Portagem
Mil-Homens
Castelo de Vide
Boca de Água
A Confraria
What to visit
Alter do Chão
A unique place to immerse yourself in the world of horses, interact with them, and discover the fascinating history of the region. Visits must be booked in advance and are offered twice daily, lasting approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Alter do Chão Castle
Alter Pedroso Castle and Swing
Portalegre
Several viewpoints offering stunning views over the plains and forests of Alentejo
Tapestry Museum
Walk through the historic center
Explore the São Mamede Natural Park , a remarkable mountain range with waterfalls and panoramic trails:
– Pego do Inferno Waterfall (Portalegre)
– São Julião Waterfall
– Arronches Stream Waterfall
– Cabroeira Waterfall
Estremoz
Every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a lively market showcases local products and local crafts
Explore the castle
Berardo Museum (800 years of tile history)
Enjoy lunch at Casa do Gadanha, Larau, Howard’s Folly, or Alecrim
Stroll through Rossio Square
Visit a vineyard for a wine tasting (Herdade das Servas is highly recommended and also has a restaurant)
Vaiamonte
Torre de Palma Wine Hotel – just 10 minutes from Herdade da Ordem
Book a wine tasting, explore the Roman ruins, or enjoy a horseback ride. Take in the sunset views from the tower with a glass of wine, or enjoy an excellent meal at Restaurante Palma.
Within the property, you can also visit the Lusitano-Roman Villa, rich in history, along with a small dedicated museum.
Marvão
A picturesque walled village offering breathtaking views and charming gardens
Try the Marvão Rail Bike
Visit the Roman ruins of the ancient city of Ammaia
Castelo de Vide
A picturesque Alentejo village, perfect for wandering through its narrow streets
Crato and Flor da Rosa
Experience the calm atmosphere of the village, famous for the Monastery of Santa Maria de Flor da Rosa and its pottery tradition. Historically, the municipality was one of the main pottery centers of Upper Alentejo.