Star treatment on immense estate near Alqueva lake
At the foot of the medieval village of Monsaraz you will find São Lourenço do Barrocal,a former farmhouse that has been completely transformed by Portuguese Pritzker Prize winner Eduardo Souto de Moura. The hotel is surrounded by sun-drenched vineyards, pristine meadows and walled gardens where olives and other fruits and vegetables are grown. Take the unique opportunity to help with harvesting and see how the house wine is produced. Or explore the largest region of Alentejo, an undiscovered part of Portugal.
Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops São Lourenço do Barrocal:
- Immense estate of 780 hectares
- For 200 years in the hands of the same family; now run by eighth generation owner José Antonio
- 22 rooms, 2 suites & 16 cottages designed by studio Anahory Almeida
- Two restaurants with farm-to-table concept
- Two outdoor swimming pools; one for adults and one especially for children
- Numerous spa treatments using Susanne Kaufmann's natural products
- Stroll through the ancient streets of Monsaraz
- Discover the uncharted surroundings on a guided walk, bike, horseback or aerial with a spectacular hot air balloon ride
- Learn all about the universe with an astronomer in the estate's ancient bullfighter arena
