Viewpoint overlooking the flatland.

Located on high ground, close to the river and the Odivelas dam, the village of Alvito is one of the most beautiful and oldest in Alentejo. Remains from the Neolithic period have been found and several Roman artefacts were found. Suevi, Visigoths and Muslims also passed through these parts. The architectural heritage is extremely rich. The castle (dating from 1481), the Santa Luzia chapel and the main church are considered national monuments. Also noteworthy are the museum of sacred art, the library, the hermitage of Santa Luzia, the pillory and the Águas dos Peixes manor house. It has an equestrian …

The town is very old and there are remains dating back to Roman times, such as the Roman bridge located less than 300 meters from the town. It had its first charter granted by the provincial of the order of Santa Trindade on August 18, 1280. There is no doubt that the settlement of the territory of this parish goes back to times not only prior to the 12th century, but which certainly dates back to pre-Roman times. Vila Nova da Baronia was initially called "Vila Nova de a par de Alvito" and then "Vila Nova de Alvito", changing, in …

It is a fortified manor house from the 15th century, rare in Portugal. The dependencies are organized around a central courtyard, with characteristics of military and residential architecture. The keep and some wall sections stand out. At the base, there is a cushioned ashlar from the Roman period. Above the portal of the castle-citadel are the coat of arms of the marquises of Alvito.

Church built at the end of the 15th century, it underwent several expansion works in the following centuries. This temple brings together several styles, from Gothic to Baroque, including Manueline, Renaissance and Mannerism. On the south side is the bell tower that boasts a marble sundial. The interior body of the church is shaped like a cross and has three naves with vaults that feature Gothic and Renaissance elements. Much of the interior is covered in 17th century tiles.

The campsite of Markádia is a natural space located in Odivelas Dam, and offers facilities such as a supermarket, bar\/restaurant, showers and laundry facilities, among other services. Everything to offer you pleasant moments in direct contact with nature. Alternatively you can take a trip to Alvito and visit the Castle, the Rossio Caves or even the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assunção.

Typical space serving food alentejana quality moderate prices.

A friendly restaurant with a familiar service and well prepared regional Alentejo dishes. The wine list includes Borba wines and others.

O Restaurante da Pousada Castelo de Alvito é um espaço onde podemos encontrar os bons sabores regionais do alentejo. Da carta destacam-se pratos como as sopas de tomate à alentejana, bacalhau à Marquês de Alvito, porco preto com migas de coentros e ainda o bolo de chocolate de Alvito. Com várias referências históricas ao Marquês de Alvito e os arcos das abóbodas a cruzarem a sala, o ambiente é inspirador e relaxante. Promove eventos gastronómicos, desde semanas dedicadas a determinado produto regional como jantares vínicos.

Large church with main façade flanked by towers with pyramidal and prismatic spires protruding in the lateral façades little foothills. Features vaulted nave, divided into five sections by torais arches, chancel and side chapels with cannon vaults simple. Simply decorated in the facade inside, only contradicted by the exuberance of azulejar. The classification includes the carving retables and tiles from the 17th century ("carpet") q