Christopher & Lindsay
Things To Do
Estremoz
Estremoz is a small, beautiful city that has the perfect blend of city and country. It is known across the country for Rainha Santa Isabel, as well as its marble, wine, and pottery. You can explore the castle, enjoy the hotel pools, go wine tasting in one of many vineyards in the surrounding area, or walk around the city center and sample tasty treats at traditional cafes! You can find more information about the history of Estremoz in the FAQs section.
João Portugal Ramos Wines - Vila Santa Vineyard
Portugal is becoming increasingly well-known for its amazing wines, and Estremoz plays an important part in the region's wine production. There are a number of vineyards in the area that offer wine tastings and guided tours of the vineyard and cellar. João Portugal Ramos winery has a vineyard in Estremoz called "Vila Santa," which translates to "Holy or Saint's Village" and which is named after Queen Saint Isabel, just like the Pousada. They offer tours and tastings, and even a lunch with wine pairings at this beautiful vineyard just 5-10 minutes away from the venue.
Tiago Cabaco Winery
The Tiago Cabaco winery is another great option. Established in 2004, the wines produced here are a more modern interpretation of Portuguese winemaking. They offer tours of the vineyard and wine cellar, as well as tastings.
Herdade das Servas
This is our favorite winery in the area surrounding Estremoz! Servas has delicious wine in a gorgeous setting. You can see the castle walls and Pousada of Estremoz from the pateo. We recommend scheduling a tour of the wine cellar and tasting while you're in the area. They also have an amazing restaurant called Legacy which is featured in the Michelin guide.
Museum Berardo Estremoz
The Berardo Estremoz Museum has a wide array of the famous Portuguese tile, known as "azuleijo," with some as old as 800 years. The museum is a great cultural experience for one of Portugal's oldest artforms. Check out their website for more information, including hours of operation and ticket prices.
Live Science Center of Estremoz (Centro de Cienca Viva)
Young children will love the Science Center! The museum touches on several different topics, like evolution, the solar system, as well as geology and sustainability practices, through interactive games and objects on display. You can find more information about their hours and ticket prices on their website.
Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
This former royal palace built in the 16th century has been preserved in the form of a museum. Experience how the Portuguese royals lived up until the early 20th century!
Evora
The city of Evora is full of interesting historic sites, from ancient Roman ruins like the aqueduct that runs through the city center and the Temple of Diana, to majestic European churches and architecture like the Cathedral of Evora. This UNESCO world heritage city is only 30 minutes away from Estremoz. We love walking around the city center and exploring the sites on a warm, sunny day!
Observatório Oficial Dark Sky Alqueva
The Dark Sky Alqueva offers an incredible opportunity to observe the stars and planets directly under the night sky. It's located near the Alqueva, one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe, where light pollution is minimal, allowing for amazing views and stargazing!
Mérida
If you are interested in venturing into Spain, Merida is a beautiful city known for its ancient Roman ruins. And the best part is that it's just over an hour away from the venue.