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Discover a real Portugal very much off the traditional tourist routes.

Set off and discover Portugal and stay in some unique and very different places. An imposing walled castle, a former convent or monastery, a 17th century manor house or a port producing vineyard estate or a traditional Alentejo farm set out on the dry plain with its boundless horizons.

Sleep the peace of such special surroundings and enjoy the comforts of a canopy bed or the traditional forged iron Alentejo bed.

Have your breakfast in bed and slumber on in these unique surroundings, true treasures of a rich historical heritage.

Discover the lands, the peoples, sounds and flavours far from the beaten paths. Taste the best in the regional cuisine and savour the quality of Portuguese wines. From north to south, there are so many special places waiting to charm.

Portuguese cheeses / Take our invitation and come and try one of the most genuine of Portuguese products - the cheeses!	Pousadas of Portugal / Get away for a few days and choose ancient convents and castles to get your energy back. The pousadas are special environments for special moments.	Charm of a hotel / Two or three days are enough to rekindle the flame of passion. A place with charm and a hospitable environment are the ideal scenario.	Dão and Bairrada wines / Journey through two traditional wine routes in central Portugal, where the River Dão runs between mountains to coastal lagoons and sandy shores.
Villages of Centro de Portugal / Discover these historic villages with their untouched landscape and their traditional way of life.	North-eastern cuisine / Indulge in the flavours of the Portuguese countryside.	Douro and its estates / Take a boat trip along the River Douro, discover the region's estates and immerse yourself in the pleasures of a chalice of Port Wine!	Alentejo: Rural tourism / Whitewashed houses in the heart of the country, often small villages restored for country tourism. Discover the pleasures of staying in an Alentejo farmhouse!