Pousada Castelo de Alvito, Alvito

Description: Pousada Castelo de Alvito

Secluded among Portugal’s enchanting forests is a restores 15th century castle, once the home of the favoured Barons of the king. With architecture influenced by Islamic and gothic styles, this National Monument is how the captivating hotel Pousada Castelo de Alvito. This peaceful hotel is perfect to explore the landscapes of the area and its rich history, culture, and gastronomy. The hotel itself has its own restaurants; a buffet breakfast in what was once the dungeons of the castle and dinner at the outside terrace overlooking the inner courtyard. Pousada Castelo de Alvito also features a swimming pool and organized activities.

Guests can experience what it was like to sleep in a castle by relishing in the traditional yet restored rooms of the castle. Each with a four-poster bed and rich tapestries but updated amenities, the grand rooms are some of the most unique of their kind.

Pousada Castelo de Alvito organizes many activities both on and off the property from wine and food tastings and regional products, water sports, bike rides and hikes, bird watching, and even hunting. Areas of interest not far from the hotel are Castelo de Altivo and Ermida de São Sebastião.

Type of rooms: Pousada Castelo de Alvito

Pousada Castelo de Alvito features incredibly spacious and elegant rooms each offering modern facilities such as air conditioning and heating, TV, minibar, private bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, and toiletries.

Classic Room: The classic rooms are a cozy 12.5 sqm and have views of either the garden or patio. Guests can choose a room with either a double bed or twin.

Superior Room: Superior rooms are much bigger in size with 28 sqm of space. They feature two twins which can be joined or separated and large windows letting in a lot of natural light.

Standard Suite: Located in the tower of the building, secluded from the other rooms, this suite is a spacious 45 sqm and can accommodate up to three guests. It features two twin beds and views of the Vila Alvito.

Special Suite: The name is derived from the fact that this suite was once the queen’s bedroom. It is 45 sqm and can sleep up to four guests. The ceiling is of Moorish design with a coat of arms and the views are of the garden.

Large Family: Family rooms are created from combining a superior room with a double room, one with 37 sqm and the other with 21 sqm.

Additional information: Pousada Castelo de Alvito