What an experience driving to the small charming town of Alvito. We were heading north from visiting the Algarve region of Portugal. Upon leaving the highway, one travelled deep into the alentejo plains and countryside. There were more horses, sheep, cows and goats than people. We were waved and pointed toward ALvito by a group of elderly gents in their... More

This Pousada is a small Castle with beautifull gardens with beautiful peacoks. The rooms was large and very clean. At the reception desk a nice and polite lady welcame and drive us to the room. The service and the food at the Restaurant was very good. Sure we will be back. More

We stayed at the Pousada Alvito for one night in Oct '06 on our way to Lisbon. The Alentejo region of Portugal is stunningly beautiful and blissfully short on tourists we found which was great! The Pousada is a fantastic 15th century castle. After check-in we were shown to our room which was rustically furnished & very comfortable with a... More

I stayed with my husband in this pousada and it was one of the highlights of our 2 week trip to Portugal. The staff were friendly and helpful, almost too formal -- they stood up when we came by the front desk. We ate at the restaurant and my husband thought that it was one of the finer meals he... More

The pousada is in a well-preserved 15th-century castle in a tiny town in the Alentejo, Portugal´s breadbasket. The gardens are gorgeous, and populated with peacocks, cats, birds, orange trees and grapevines, among other things. There is a pool and a very professional and helpful barman who ventures out to look after poolside guests´ needs. Now the negatives: the food was... More