'Casa do Brasão', The Coat of Arms Cottage is a stylish self-catering cottage set on the edge of a typical Alentejo village which is untouched by time. A place of tranquility and tradition with ancient pathways, Medieval round houses, cork oak trees and olive groves. Take a leisurely stroll to the local café and order 'petisco' from Manuel (cold meat side dishes) with a glass of local red wine and watch the sun set over the mountain range of the Serra de São Mamede.
Adopt the peaceful ambience of rural Portugal. Where the pace of life is slow and the people still have time for each other.
Location of object
Marvão - 8.5 km (5.2 miles)
An imposing and peaceful town on the highest crest of the Serra de São Mamede Natural park.
Was used as a place of refuge by Ibn Marúan, a Moorish warrior, during the 9th century.The Arab domination ended with the military campaign of the Christian forces led by D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal.
Picturesque walled town of of white houses, narrow cobbled streets, Gothic arches, Manueline windows and the magnificent castle, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Town: Portugal, Marvão, Marvão
This charming cottage is situated on the edge of the small, peaceful Alentejo village of Barretos. Discover cobbled streets surrounded by beautiful olive groves, cork oak trees and ancient pathways.
A bull festival is held in the village every second weekend in August (Festa Largada de Touros) when the brave men of the village entice the bulls to charge. This is followed by music and dancing well into the night.
There are a number of small cafés and a small village shop for a few essentials. A wider choice is available at a good supermarket (Pingodoce) in Castelo de Vide - 9.5 km, and a mini market in Santo António das Areias - 2.6 km.
