Convento da Provença

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The Convento da Provença – Rural Hotel, located at Monte Paleiros, Portalegre, Alentejo in the Natural Park of S. Mamede Mountain and center of the Tourist Triangle of North Alentejo (Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Marvão), is part of a rural environment where tranquillity and silence offer true moments of rest and relaxation. A real monument, the Convento da Provença (with origins in the remote Middle Ages) sits at the foot of the Serra de Frei Álvaro, a location that ensures magnificent views over the plains and the hills where cork oaks and olive trees domain, in a calm and welcoming atmosphere that combines history, nature and religion with all the comforts and amenities essential for an unforgettable stay. The legacy of centuries of history are reflected in the tasteful decoration based on past history and the monastic life, the preservation of old walls and in the maintenance of most of its original features, which highlight its seven rooms and two suites whose names are a homage to the castles of the District of Portalegre.