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| Casa do Largo |
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| Crato - Alentejo |
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| Number of rooms: 7 |
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The old family house that is the Casa do Largo truly reflects the hues, aromas and colours of the “Alto” Alentejo. And there’s another thing that the Casa do Largo has in common with this region – friendliness and an unhurried state of mind. Time really does move more slowly here, so we’ll bet you will spend a not inconsiderable amount of time just chilling out by the pool to the sound of the cicadas.
Just as likely, you will also be charmed by Maria Luisa who treats all her guests as good friends and knows a thing or two about the art of hospitality. Located in the small and historic town of Crato, the Casa do Largo has also been fully refurbished to a really excellent level, the upshot of which is that the authenticity of the place has not come at the cost of comfort or sophistication, as the house scores highly on both these points.
All seven rooms, each named after a colour by the way (from Blue - tranquil and romantic, to red - warm and seductive) are individually decorated using a combination of modern design and antique pieces that works really well. Now, a high point of a stay here will surely be breakfast. Not only is it delicious, with bread served warm, in a beautiful bread bag, fresh orange juice, homemade jams are made of seasonal fruits, such as melons, figs and plums, but it’s the place where you take it itself, served as it is in the Blue Lounge with its plethora of 18th century blue tiles.
Just take your time enjoying it all. Yet, you’d be wrong to think that this slow pace of life means there’s nothing to do. Far from it! Trekking, all terrain bikes, hunting are all easily available. Guests will even have access to the "Herdade do Azinhal do Marquês" and it's private dam well known for it's clean waters full of fish, at about 4 km away from Casa do Largo. The Alto Alentejo Region, with its friendly and quaint villages, towns and cities, also offers a vast array of leisure and cultural activities. So enjoy the slow life, slow food and relax.
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Crato
In Crato, located in the heart of Alentejo, houses are white with edges painted a deep yellow; here we may breathe the typical Southern calm.
Crato is a very ancient town, containing archaeological remains dating back to megalithic times. Several existing dolmens prove this territory has been inhabited since the Neolithic age.
The municipality has been deeply marked by Roman occupation; the Seda and Chocanal brook bridges and the remains of the Granja Roman villa bear witness to this era.
In Crato, we find ourselves in lands that have belonged to the ancient Order of Malta. The eight-point cross appears here and there whilst we walk across the narrow cobbled streets, bearing witness to the importance of the Order in the history of this region.
The names and activities of the Order of Malta and D. Álvaro Gonçalves Pereira, the 1st Crato Prior and Father of the Constable, have left important marks in the area, such as the impressive Santa Maria de Flor da Rosa Monastery, which was built as the Order’s headquarters, and the beautiful Grão-Prior Palace, possibly projected by Architect Miguel Arruda and from which the famous Grão-Prior balcony remains, opposite Casa do Largo.
Located near the Santa Maria de Flor da Rosa Monastery, the Flor da Rosa village is also known for its pottery, which is characterised for being extremely resilient to the fire and for keeping water cool when shaped as drinking mugs, barrels, bowls and pitchers.
Crato is doubtlessly a town dotted with palaces, which are beautiful examples of the glamour and refinement that characterised the Baroque era.
Due to its refined environment, the Crato town has been stage to countless royal weddings, performed with all pomp and circumstance throughout the centuries.
Marvão
The town of Marvão stands out from other towns in a unique way. It was built at the top of the Sapoio Ridge, at altitude ranges varying between 800 and 860 metres, on a platform fully surrounded by walls.
At its feet, the Campo d'Ammaia of the Marvão Golf Club displays 18 holes with tees of over 6,000 metres, combined with a diversity of exit routes for each hole. This allows use of the green by players of all levels and sets the necessary conditions for the organisation of international tournaments.
Castelo de Vide
Also called Alentejo’s Sintra, a walk through Castelo de Vide and its surrounding areas may reveal itself as a dream filled with the beauty of its landscape and its architecture.
The beautiful and pleasant town of Castelo de Vide, already well loved by the Romans, spreads lazily along one of many hills, having preserved a remarkable heritage within its walls: churches, fountains, manors, gothic portals and the Jewish quarter, with its white houses and labyrinthine streets, as well as a synagogue dating back to the 13th century. |
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