ESTREMOZ, THE WHITE CITY OF ALENTEJO. THROUGH STREETS AND ALLEYS, A JOURNEY OF FRAGRANCES AND FLAVOURS, CRAFT, AND SCIENCE.
In the soft landscape, troubled by Serra D’ Ossa, there is the municipality of Estremoz. Carpeted by vineyards, forests of cork oak and holm oak and olive groves, it features marble quarries and white-washed houses. It integrates the so-called “Marble Region”, located in the heart of Central Alentejo.
The municipality is formed by nine civil parishes, populated by genuine and welcoming people. Land of kings and queens, it displays castles and monuments that witness its history.
Holy Queen Isabel
Land of the figurative pottery, which is UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: figurines that portray natural elements, local activities and events, traditions, and popular devotions. Land of pottery and tiles, production of rattles, music, and museums. One of the city’s ex-libris is the traditional Saturday market: a unique experience of sounds, colours, fragrances, and flavours.
Boneco de Estremoz Interpretative Centre
Saturday market
The characteristics of the soils and the weather enable the production of wines and olive oils of recognised quality. These productions are associated to the traditional gastronomy of Alentejo.
VISIT
With a
magnificent view over Serra D'Ossa, while visiting Largo D. Dinis it is
possible to find the Statue and the Chapel of Queen Santa Isabel, the Church of
Santa Maria, D. Dinis Municipal Gallery, Professor Joaquim Vermelho Municipal
Museum, and Torre de Menagem (donjon)....
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Besides the Medieval Historic Centre of Estremoz, crowned by Torre Medieval (Medieval Tower) and enriched by the fortifications of the 17th century, we recommend the visit to the towering castle of Évora Monte, and its imponent Paço Ducal Tower, and the majestic Castle of Veiros....
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Rossio Marquês de Pombal is considered by many as the largest and the most beautiful plaza in the country. It is the city’s large "guest room", the meeting point for the local people and its visitors....
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The centenary Teatro Bernardim Ribeiro is the largest and the most emblematic cultural space of the city. It hosts cultural, artistical and recreational shows. Recently, is also relies on Tomaz Alcaide Room which is dedicated to temporary exhibitions....
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The city
presents a vast extension of fortifications, namely the Bulwark Fortification wh...
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The museum owns what is considered the largest and most important private collection of ti...
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The Interpretative Centre highlights the history of the Puppet of Estremoz. The contents i...
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DO
One of the city’s ex-libris is the traditional market, which is held every week, on Satu...
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The CCV Estremoz occupies an important part of Convento das Maltezas. In this area, one di...
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This is the lung of several municipalities of Alentejo. Ideal to enjoy the nature in its p...
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EAT
Distinguished
and present in the Michelin Guide, the present restaurant, which is also a
gourmet grocery store, is one of the city’s gastronomic ambassadors. The best
flavours of Alentejo are served herein with creativity, in a matching
environment.
Average price: 30€...
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It is a
cellar, a restaurant, an art gallery and a wine bar, an idea of the businessman
Howard Bilton and the oenologist David Baverstock. Here, where Sonhador wines
are born, is also served food to share that tries to disclose the traditional
flavours, but in a more contemporary version.
Ave...
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In the
centre of Estremoz there is another restaurant that attracts visitors to the
muni...
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From the
Market of Estremoz and the other producers from the region comes the raw materia...
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There is no
one who wouldn’t rather be jailed in this Cadeia Quinhentista (Sixteenth
C...
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SLEEP
With the
same dedication in receiving used in Mercearia Gadanha, the owner opens to the
guests the doors of her requalified manor house in the centre of Estremoz. Here
you will find 12 custom-designed bedrooms, plenty of comfort and another
Gadanha brand restaurant....
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Settled in
the castle built by King Dinis for Queen Santa Isabel in the 13th
century, this luxury inn treats guests as kings and queens. They do not miss
the canopy beds, the amazing view over Torre de Menagem or the swimming-pool
more consistent with modern times....
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Beside the
city wall, right in the historical centre, Páteo dos Solares is a 4-star bout...
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In Arcos,
Estremoz, Tapada do Chafariz provides the experience of an accommodation in the...
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In Arcos, Estremoz,
Hotel Rural Monte da Rosada provides the opportunity of accommodation...
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