Alter do Chão

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Located in Alto Alentejo, the quiet Alentejo village of Alter do Chão is part of the Portalegre district. Its origin is closely linked to a Roman settlement called "Abeltererium" or "Eleteri”. In the municipality, testimonies of this occupation are visible, with the Vila Formosa bridge standing out. From the white houses with colorful stripes, you can hear ancient stories of a past that helps to understand the uses and customs of the present. The gastronomy, typical of the region, offers delicacies such as: "sarapatel", lamb stew with saffron and, in traditional sweets, "fatias da China" (Chinese slices). In handicrafts, the highlights include work made in leather, tinwork, cork, wood and blades.

What to do in Alter do Chão

Castelo de Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão

In the heart of the town, in a large square, stands this imposing medieval castle, with a quadrangular plan and protected by cylindrical cubes, crowned with battlements, Gothic portals and a tall square keep. This, around 44 meters high, has a hall with a barrel-vaulted ceiling. At the entrance to the fortress, an armored marble tombstone inscribes the record of …

Ponte Romana de Vila Formosa

Alter do Chão

Roman bridge composed of six round arches supported on quadrangular pegs decorated at the base by two projecting moldings. Above the arches there are a raised cornice and guards with gargoyles. In one of the corners that close the main arch, there is a carved half-moon.

Castelo de Alter Pedroso

Alter do Chão

All that remains of the old castle is the pointed door and some sections of ruined wall, located around 400 meters above sea level. Initially built in the 13th century, the castle was heavily damaged in the 17th century.

Palácio do Álamo

Alter do Chão

This Manor house was built in 1649 and remodeled in 1732. It has baroque outline with rectangular plan and two floors. On the main floor it stands out the seventeen hundreds decoration with paintings and the ceiling. The house is …

Miradouro de Seda

Alter do Chão

This viewpoint offers wonderful views over the natural landscape of the parish of Seda.

Pelourinho Manuelino de Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão

It has a cylindrical base strangled in the top, torso shaft and the capital is also cylindrical strangled in the middle. It is finished by the armillary sphere in iron.

Piscinas Municipais de Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão

Covered infrastructure with medium-sized swimming pool, changing rooms, jumping pool and supervised children's pool. The Alter do Chão Swimming Club is based here.

Portais Medievais da Rua do Mártir

Alter do Chão

Several medieval portals stand out along this street.

Ribeira de Seda

Alter do Chão

Ribeira de Seda originates in Serra de São Mamede and crosses the municipalities of Portalegre and Crato, entering Alter do Chão and then flowing into the Maranhão dam, in Avis.

Jardim Doze Melhores de Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão

Space with a wide variety of plant species and children's playground. It is located in the center of the village of Alter do Chão and is decorated with a small water fountain.

Centro Hípico da Coudelaria de Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão

Stud farm linked to the former Royal Stud Farm, founded in 1748 by King João V, with the aim of producing good quality horses. After two and a half centuries ensuring the evolution and preservation of the breed, the Stud …

Igreja do Convento de Santo António

Alter do Chão

Built in 1617, it underwent modifications in the 18th century. On the main facade there are three windows, the sides being blind and the central one open, with a grille, topped by a panel of blue and white tiles depicting …

Alter Pedroso

Alter do Chão

Located on a cliff 400 meters above sea level, Alter Pedroso is an ancient village, six kilometers from the municipal seat (Alter do Chão) and around twenty from the city of Portalegre. Of particular note are the remains of the …

Castelo de Seda / Fortificações de Seda

Alter do Chão

Urban fence built by King Afonso Henriques, in 1160, over traces of Roman occupation. It maintains three keeps, with the irregular termination of the structure being evident.

Jardim do Álamo

Alter do Chão

Location with picnic area and children's playground. Of note is an open-air exhibition area, an amphitheater and a traditional games field. Typical buildings, including a water scoop wheel, boilers, pergolas and viewpoints.

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Where to eat in Alter do Chão

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Where to sleep in Alter do Chão

Hotel Convento d'Alter
Hotel Convento d'Alter

4 star

Situated in the Alentejo Village of Alter do Chão, is the result of the recovery of an ancient Franciscan convent from the late 16th century. With thirty rooms…

Varandas de Alter
Varandas de Alter

Hotel with friendly welcomed and family atmosphere, with eleven fully equipped rooms, a pleasant garden, bar and pool.

Casa de Campo da Coudelaria de Alter
Casa de Campo da Coudelaria de Alter

The current building of the cottage, was used by the military of the army that between the period of 1910 to 1942 they settled on Tapada do Arneiro turning thi…

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