Description
Alvito is a Portuguese village belonging to the District of Beja
The municipality is limited to the north by the municipality of Viana do Alentejo, to the east by Cuba, to the south and west by Ferreira do Alentejo and to the west by Alcácer do Sal.
Its geographical situation of Alvito allows for easy access either by road or by rail. Faro and 147km from Badajoz (Spain). The best road route from Lisbon is via the A2 (Ponte 25 de Abril) or the A12 (Ponte Vasco da Gama), following the A6 towards Évora. Afterwards, you should follow the EN254 to Viana do Alentejo, ending with the EN257 to Alvito.
The town dates back to the early days of the Portuguese monarchy.
The white-painted houses give the town of Alvito the unmistakable character that distinguishes Alentejo and in many of them there are doors with Manueline arches, which reveal their 17th century origin. paladin, where the Pousada de Alvito is currently located.
The Alvito castle, built in 1494, is one of the most curious buildings in Portugal. Visiting it also means evoking moments from the historical past that were lived here. The long Arab presence in these places left its distinctive mark on Mudéjar architecture, which can be seen in several monuments. This character involves the Main Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção and also the Hermitage of S. Sebastião.
House next to the Castle, excellent opportunity to create a local accommodation or a charming holiday home, with good natural light with 2 fronts, has a large kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room, 2 bedrooms, storage room. Possibility of using the attic. Mark your visit.