The U.S. magazine “Travel and Leisure” published a list of 500 best hotels for 2010, based on the vote of its readers and experts. Only one unit is given in Portuguese ranking: Hotel Convento do Espinheiro in Évora. Surrounded by 80 000m² of beautiful gardens, this luxurious hotel housed in a former convent dating from the [...]

New York Times discovered the Alto Alentejo and says, “Unsung but not for long“, which in recent years has become a haven for a sophisticated international jet set, with its charming hotels, wineries and restaurants. In the travel section of weekend edition of the weekend newspaper tells the story of Doug Smith, an American tired [...]

The energy comes from solar panels, has its own water purification station, the accommodation and furniture are all made from recycled wood and plastic, organic soap and shampoo are produced on site, the food is bought from local suppliers and the word recycling is everywhere. Welcome to Zmar, the first eco-camping resort in Portugal in [...]