The
Pousada de Crato - Flor da Rosa is an old convent/fortress which is now a pousada. It is part of the Pousadas de Portugal, a network of historical sites converted into luxury hotels (check this NY times
review) where visitors can feel and be part of the Portuguese history. Flor da Rosa is a very small Alentejo village near
Crato, 22 km west of
Portalegre and 200 km east of
Lisbon.
Almourol Castle is built over a mourish castle (almoralan) conquered in 1129, the current architecture can be traced back to 1171 when it was built by the templars to defend the then capital Coimbra. The romantic setting of the castle (in an island in the Tagus river), led to a series of legends and folclore. During the 40's and 50's the castle was converted into an Oficial Residence of the Portuguese Republic and is now a tourist attraction where tourists can go by boat while travelling the river.
Still arround Alentejo you can find Nisa. Near Crato, Nisa is a postcard setting for your vacation in Alentejo.
Still arround Alentejo you can find Nisa. Near Crato, Nisa is a postcard setting for your vacation in Alentejo.
2 comments:
Já cá tinha passado, mas não tinha deixado comentário, estão fantásticas estas fotografias.
O céu cinzento, dá um ar fantástico ao castelo. Estão impecáveis as fotos.
abraço
obrigado jovem! Quando é que combinamos alguma coisa pá? já temos umas caminhadas atrasadas!! abraço
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