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Hotel Showcases • 25/07/2026 M’AR De AR Aqueduto hotel in Évora: a refined palace stay inside the medieval walls Discover M’AR De AR Aqueduto, a five star design hotel in Évora set in a sixteenth century palace beside the historic aqueduct, with spa, pool, and Degust’AR restaurant by chef António Nobre.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 23/07/2026 Monsaraz, Portugal: refined stays and timeless charm in the Alentejo region Discover Monsaraz, Portugal: a fortified Alentejo hilltop village with a 14th-century castle, lake Alqueva views, Dark Sky stargazing, and refined luxury stays for discerning travellers.
Hotel Showcases • 22/07/2026 Portugal beach resorts for refined coastal stays from Algarve to Alentejo Compare Portugal beach resorts in the Algarve with quieter Alentejo coastal hotels. Discover how to combine Atlantic spa resorts, family stays, and cultural retreats in one refined itinerary from Lisbon or Porto.
Hotel Showcases • 20/07/2026 M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto hotel in Évora: a refined palace stay in Alentejo Discover M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto, a five-star hotel in Évora’s historic center. Stay in a restored 16th century palace beside the aqueduct, with spa, pools, and easy access to Alentejo’s main sights.
City Guides • 19/07/2026 Elegant areas to stay in Lisbon, Portugal for refined city breaks Discover the best areas to stay in Lisbon, Portugal. Compare Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Príncipe Real, and Avenida da Liberdade with real examples, price ranges, and transport times to match each neighbourhood to your travel style.
Hotel Showcases • 17/07/2026 M’AR De AR Aqueduto hotel in Évora: a refined palace stay in Alentejo Discover M’AR De AR Aqueduto, a five star palace hotel in Évora beside the historic aqueduct, with spa, pools, Degust’AR restaurant, and easy access to the UNESCO listed city center.
City Guides • 15/07/2026 When is the best month to visit Portugal for a refined Alentejo stay Discover the best month to visit Portugal for a luxury Alentejo escape. Compare seasons, weather, prices, and itineraries with Lisbon, Porto, and the Douro Valley, plus data tables and practical tips for refined travelers.
Hotel Showcases • 16/07/2026 Évora before the crowds: what the 2027 Capital of Culture designation means for your next stay Discover how Évora’s European Capital of Culture 2027 title will transform hotel demand, when to visit for slow-living vagar, and how to plan a luxury itinerary that balances the historic centre with Alentejo countryside retreats.
City Guides • 14/07/2026 When is the best time to go to Portugal for an elegant Alentejo escape ? Discover the best time to go to Portugal for a luxury stay in Alentejo, with seasonal tips, climate insights, and itinerary ideas linking Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Madeira, and the Azores.
Weekend Getaways • 13/07/2026 Portugal family vacation ideas for luxurious weekends in Alentejo Discover how Alentejo elevates a Portugal family vacation, from luxury countryside hotels and kid-friendly activities to sample itineraries linking Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve.
Hotel Showcases • 12/07/2026 Solar do Castelo: an intimate Lisbon heritage retreat for discerning travellers Solar do Castelo is a small heritage hotel inside Lisbon’s São Jorge Castle walls, offering 14 characterful rooms, attentive service and a quiet courtyard setting within walking distance of Alfama and key viewpoints.
Hotel Showcases • 11/07/2026 Portugal sea resort escapes: refined stays by the Atlantic in Alentejo and beyond Discover how to pair a Portugal sea resort with a slow Alentejo escape, including Algarve highlights, booking strategies, key travel statistics, and a sample itinerary linking Lisbon, the coast, and wine country.
Architectural Wonders • 13/07/2026 Beyond Comporta beige: why the next Alentejo hotels are choosing colour, clay and contradiction An insider guide to design hotel Alentejo architecture, from Comporta beige minimalism to bold clay-and-colour wine estates, with practical tips for choosing your next stay.
Hotel Showcases • 10/07/2026 Why le monumental palace porto hotel belongs on every luxury traveller’s shortlist Discover Le Monumental Palace Porto Hotel, a five-star heritage palace in the heart of Porto, Portugal, with Bleu Spa, indoor pool, refined rooms and suites, and dining by chef Julien Montbabut—ideal for combining a city stay with an Alentejo escape.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 09/07/2026 Cork harvest, olive pressing, horse breeding: the Alentejo herdades where guests work alongside the land Learn how to choose a genuine herdade Alentejo farm stay in Portugal, from reading the land and seasonal work to food, prices and what to expect on a real working estate.
Hotel Showcases • 06/07/2026 Ando Living Comporta House opens this month: 16 private villas and a quieter take on the Comporta coast Ando Living Comporta House brings 16 serviced villas with private pools to the dunes between Comporta and Melides, blending hotel-grade services, touristic licensing and freehold ownership in coastal Alentejo, Portugal.
City Guides • 04/07/2026 Planning a refined family trip to Portugal: luxury stays in Alentejo and beyond Plan a refined family trip to Portugal built around Alentejo’s quiet luxury. Discover premium countryside hotels, day trips to Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, and practical tips for a relaxed, kid-friendly itinerary.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 03/07/2026 Booking direct with the herdade: the Alentejo experiences that never reach travel platforms Discover why booking directly with Alentejo herdades and wine hotels unlocks the best cork forest walks, vineyard tastings, river tours and kitchen-table experiences, plus practical tips, prices and a sample contact email.
Where the phone signal drops: Alentejo estates that offer silence without a programme Hidden Gems • 30/06/2026 Where the phone signal drops: Alentejo estates that offer silence without a programme Discover how digital detox estates in Portugal’s Alentejo region offer off-grid stays, slow travel, and quiet farm retreats near Évora and Odemira for business travellers and wellness seekers.
Top Alentejo Destinations • 26/06/2026 How three Alentejo estates landed in Forbes' global top 50, and what a tasting visit looks like Plan a best wineries Alentejo tasting route around Fitapreta, Herdade do Rocim and Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, with practical booking tips, hotel ideas and Vinho de Talha experiences from Évora and Baixo Alentejo.
