Crato

Belonging to the district of Portalegre, the municipality of Crato is located in Alto Alentejo and is characterized by being picturesque and full of history. Rurality is a municipality feature, with agriculture being the main economic driver of the region, but cork extraction and tourism are clearly important, along with activities related to crafts and gastronomy. In gastronomy, there are many flavors to taste. The potato "migas", lamb, dogfish "alhada" and "sarapatel" soup are excellent examples. Sweets are represented by regional sweets such as “teculameca”, "Bolo da Sogra" and "Barrigas de Freira". The perfect combination of these delicacies is made with wines from the Portalegre region.

What to do in Crato

Where to eat in Crato

Where to sleep in Crato

Pousada Mosteiro do Crato
Pousada Mosteiro do Crato

Historic/design inn

Imposing medieval monastery that belonged to Religious-Military Order Malta, to provide a calm, sophisticated and relaxing stay, where you can breathe the medi…

Olive Residence and Suites - Herdade da Rocha
Olive Residence and Suites - Herdade da Rocha

Este "Hotel & Nature Reserve" localiza-se no Crato, em Portalegre, bem perto da Serra de São Mamede. É um lugar único, com produção de vinhos distintos e de ca…

Casa do Largo
Casa do Largo

Situated in the historic village of Crato, the Casa do Largo is a recovered to turismo de habitação, with seven doubles, decorated differently, in a style that…

Near Crato

Ponte de Sor

Ponte de Sor


With an area that exceeds 800 square kilometers, Ponte de Sor is the largest municipality in the Portalegre district. The town's toponym is due to th…

Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão


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 set…

Gavião

Gavião


The municipality of Gavião belongs to the district of Portalegre, in the North of Alentejo, at the confluence of the Alentejo with Ribatejo and Beira…

Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide


Castelo de Vide is a picturesque village belonging to the district of Portalegre, with an ancient past, with origins at the top of an elevation in th…