IN & OUT

The Pousada was erectedfrom the ruins of the 8th centurymedieval castle.

INIt is recognized as a “Luxury & Design Hotel”;the architectonic remodeling of the buildingconciliates the traces of the past with a moderndesign, inviting the guest to live in anatmosphere in which different periods coexist.Surrounded by the extraordinary landscape ofthe Sado Valley, the charm of this Pousadabegins in its interior, where a museum areaoffers its visitors the chance to appreciate acollection of archaeological vestiges of thePhoenician, Roman and Arabic culture.

ominating the village Alcácer do Sal, thePousada D. Afonso II was erected fromthe ruins of the medieval castle.D

IN

The museum areaof the Pousada hosts vestiges

of the Phoenician, Romanand Arabic culture.

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Enjoy the serenityof the Alentejo Region

in the town’s mostemblematic building:

the castle of Alcácer do Sal.

FACILITIES

Castelo de Alcácer do Sal7580-197 Alcácer do SalTel: +351 265 613 070

e-mail: guest@pestana.compousadas.pt

GPSN: 38 22.354W: 8 30.841

Historical Surroundings

Air Conditioning

Facilities for the Disabled

Parking

Restaurant

Bar

Gardens

Outdoor Swimming Pool

Games Room

WiFi Access

Laundry Service

Safe

Hairdryer

Voltage 220 Volts

32 Number of Rooms

3 Suites

Beach 31 km

River Beach 18 km

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RESTAURANTOF THE POUSADA

“Hall of Columns” is the name of therestaurant of the Pousada D. AfonsoII, the former Aracoeli Convent. In

this restaurant, with capacity for 140people and an atmosphere of utmost

refinement, the best dishes of theRegion are served: from lamb to codfish,

eels and cuttlefish strips – everythingis delicious. Keep some space for the

wonderful desserts; you will not be ableto resist the temptations of the Alcácerdo Sal Convent Cake. Take advantage ofthe terrace to enjoy a relaxing afternoon,tasting an aromatic coffee accompanied

by a piece of Pine Nut Tart.

Restaurant capacity: 75

The dishes are subject to change without prior notice.

RESTAURANTOF THE POUSADA

SPECIALITIES

Peas Basket with Bacon and poached Egg

Fried Codfish “Patanisca”

Pork Tenderloin with Green Asparagus and Regional Garnish “Migas”

Pine Nut Tart

lcácer do Sal is the Alentejo, itscoastline and its history. It is alsoone of Europe’s oldest towns, itsA

its foundation dating back to the time ofthe Phoenicians. Here you will findvestiges of the Mesolithic Ages and of thepresence of Romans, Celts and Arabs. Itwas the scenery of many conquests andreconquests amidst the territorial disputesbetween the Kings of Portugal and theMoorish invaders. It was also one of themost important ports of the IberianPeninsula and even minted coins at thebeginning of the 1st century B.C.

Intimately linked to the Sado River,Alcácer is a quiet and friendly city; itshouses are spread close to the river in alandscape dominated by the old castle.Embedded in one of the most extensivenatural beauty landscapes in SouthernPortugal, in which the Estuário do SadoNature Reserve is located, Alcácer do Salis rich in breathtaking plains and beachesthat are well worth visiting.

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“The Emperor’s City of Salt”was occupied and covetedby Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans,Visigoths, Muslims and Christians.

From balloon rides to boat excursions to see the dolphins in the Sado River, the region surrounding Alcácer has many

wonders to offer.For all those wishing to enjoy a day in the

sun and the serenity of the AlentejoRegion, visiting the Comporta or Carvalhal

beaches is a good option. You can also drive a little further to the south and spend the afternoon at the Santo André Lagoon

and later visit Sines, to appreciate the friendly character of this region, famous

for its Music of the World Festival.For fun days with the family, two good suggestions are the Estuário do Sado

Nature Park and the Badoca Park.

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TO DO

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BIRD WATCHING

BADOCA PARK

NATURAL RESERVE OF THE SADO ESTUARY

PATHAWAYS

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BEACHES

PEGO DO ALTAR RESERVOIR

VALE GAIO RESERVOIR DAM

SANTO ANDRÉ LAGOON

WINE ROUTES

HERDADE DA MONTEIRA07 12

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ALCÁCERDO SAL

MonteNovo-Palma Alberge

Santa Susana

Sapalinho

Comporta

Monte da CasaBranca

Rio deMoinhos

Torrão

Casebres

A2

A2

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Sines

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Carvalhal

EXCURSIONS ON THE SADO RIVER

EXCURSION TO WATCH THE DOLPHINS

PASSEIOS E COMPANHIA

COMPORTA

CARVALHAL

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10

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TO DO

ACTIVITIES

BIRD WATCHINGSado’s Estuary

BADOCA PARKHerdade da Badoca

Vila Nova de Stº AndréTel.: +351 269 708 850

www.badoca.com

NATURAL RESERVEOF THE SADO ESTUARY

FISHING

ARCHERY AND CROSSBOW

TRADITIONAL GAMES

PATHWAYS

EXCURSIONSON THE SADO RIVER

EXCURSION TO WATCHTHE DOLPHINS

PASSEIOS E COMPANHIARua 22 de Janeiro, 2A - Grândola

Tel.: +351 269 476 702

HIKINGSenhor dos Mártires Route,

Passeio dos Negros.

BALLOON RIDES

BEACHES

PEGO DO ALTAR RESERVOIR

VALE GAIO RESERVOIR DAM

COMPORTA

CARVALHAL

SANTO ANDRÉ LAGOON

WATER SPORTS

Canoeing; Rowing; Diving.

WINE ROUTES

HERDADE DA MONTEIRAAlcácer do sal

Tel.: +351 932 705 007

EVENTS

MAY - MONTH OF CULTUREMay

TORRÃO FAIRAugust

PIMEL - TRADITIONAL FAIR OF THE PINE

NUT AND HONEYJune

NEW OCTOBER FAIROctober

WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL –SINES

July

ROTAS DO SALTel.: +351 967 066 072

www.rotasdosal.pt

RICE MUSEUM ONZE MIL VIRGENS CHAPEL

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CRYPT

ALCÁCER DO SAL ROMAN FORUM

SANTA CATARINA DOS SÍTIMOS ROMAN VILLA

ALCÁCER DO SAL CASTLE

VISCOUNTS OF TORRÃO SOLAR

SINES CASTLE

THATCHED HUTS

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Alcácer do Sal is a council with an extremely rich heritage. At an architectural level, the AlcácerCastle, the Senhor dos Mártires Sanctuary, the

Onze Mil Virgens Chapel and the Santiago church stand out. In Torrão, it is worth visiting the “Solar dos Viscondes” — a mixture of “Pombal” style with the structure of 18th century aristocratic Baroque.

Without leaving the Pousada, visit the Museum Centre of the Alcácer Castle, of an enormous

archaeological importance.

You can also visit the “salt galleons”, the traditional, and unique in the world, boats of the

Sado River, with an enormous ethnographic value; an important element in the history of Alcácer,

when salt was regarded as “white gold”.

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TO SEE

ALCÁCERDO SAL

Monte

Alberge

Santa Susana

Sapalinho

Comporta

Monte da CasaBranca

Rio de Moínhos

Torrão

A2

07

08

02

06

Sines

11

Novo-Palma05

04

03

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10 Carvalhal

Bairro do Venâncio

Casebres

A2

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07 11

03

ALCÁCERDO SAL

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SENHOR DOS MÁRTIRES SANCTUARY AND

TESOURO CHAPEL

TORRÃO ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

SANTA MARIA DO CASTELO CHURCH

SANTIAGO CHURCH

ABUL PHOENICIAN TRADING POST09

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TO SEE

PEDRO NUNES MUNICIPAL MUSEUMLargo Pedro Nunes - Alcácer do Sal

Tel.: +351 265 610 040

TORRÃO ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUMRua das Torres – TorrãoTel.: +351 265 669 203

SANTA MARIA DO CASTELO CHURCHRua do Castelo - Alcácer do Sal

SENHOR DOS MÁRTIRES SANCTUARY AND TESOURO CHAPEL

Estrada Senhor dos MártiresAlcácer do Sal

Tel.: +351 265 613 188

SANTIAGO CHURCHRua Manuel Augusto de Matos

Alcácer do SalTel.: +351 265 622 213

ONZE MIL VIRGENS CHAPELLargo de São Francisco

Alcácer do Sal

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CRYPTCastelo de Alcácer do SalTel.: +351 265 612 058

ALCÁCER DO SAL ROMAN FORUM

ABUL PHOENICIAN TRADING POSTEstrada Nacional - Alcácer do Sal

SANTA CATARINA DOS SÍTIMOSROMAN VILLA

Santa Catarina

ALCÁCER DO SAL CASTLETel.: +351 265 619 003

VISCOUNTS OF TORRÃO SOLARRua de Beja – Torrão

SINES CASTLELargo Porta do Bocage – Sines

THATCHED HUTSCarrasqueira

SALT GALLEONS

The gastronomy of Alcácer do Sal is richin fish, game and local products like rice

and pine nuts. In the typical style ofthe Alentejo Region, everything is well

aromatized with herbs.Traditional sausages and cheeses

constitute, along with the wine, someof the most typical and appreciated

specialities in any cornerof the Alentejo Region.

Among the characteristic dishes, the“açorda”, the roasted lamb, the fish soup,

the beans, the rabbit Cristovão styleand the eel stew. Among the conventualdesserts, we have the sweet eggs, the

“Pinhoadas”, the “Salatinos” and the RoyalCake, which are the most authentic and

popular confectioneries.

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TO EAT

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PORTO SANTANA

RETIRO SADINO

A ESCOLA

HORTELÃ DA RIBEIRA

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Monte Novo-Palma Alberge

Santa Susana

Sapalinho

Comporta

Carvalhal

Sines

Monte da CasaBranca

Rio de Moínhos

Torrão

Casebres

A2

A2

0203

ALCÁCERDO SAL

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TO EAT

PORTO SANTANAEstrada Nacional, 253 - Alcácer do Sal

Tel.: +351 265 622 517

RETIRO SADINOAvenida João Soares Branco, 6

Alcácer do SalTel.: +351 265 613 086

A ESCOLAEstrada Nacional, 253 - Alcácer do Sal

Tel.: +351 265 612 816

HORTELÃ DA RIBEIRAAvenida João Soares Branco, 15

7580-166 Alcácer do SalTel.: +351 927 462 789

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TYPICAL DISHESRiver Shrimp, Clams Soup with Spinach, Razor Shell Rice, Pinhoadas.

DESSERTSSalacianos, Honey Cake, Pine Nuts Pie, Torrão Cheesecake, Egg,

Lozenges, Royal Cake.

BEVERAGESParus Wine, Herdade da Comporta Wine, Chão das Rolas Wine,

Anima Wine, Portocarro Wine, Cavalo Maluco Wine.

Information and Reservations+351 218 442 001www.pousadas.pt

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Ourém

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Valença

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