Description
The Pousada de Estremoz - Rainha Santa Isabel Hotel is a luxury hotel in Portugal, and one of the main historic sites in the town of Estremoz, in the Alentejo region. Estremoz is known as a marble town due to the fact its squares, fountains and palaces were almost exclusively built using marble.
... Read MoreAs this Pousada hotel is situated within Estremoz Castle, in the fortified upper town, it enjoys a spectacular view of the surrounding Alentejo plain and the lower town. A popular market is held here every Saturday in Rossio Square, providing the perfect excuse to buy some renowned local cheeses, made with ewe's and goat's milk. The most prestigious hotel in Estremoz, if not in the whole of the Alentejo, the Pousada de Estremoz Hotel was built in 1258 by the famous Portuguese King Dom Dinís as a grandiose palace for his wife, Queen Isabel. One of the highlights of the Pousada de Estremoz - Rainha Santa Isabel Hotel is its gourmet restaurant which serves the finest Portuguese cuisine as well as many regional delicacies. The hotel also has a large outdoor swimming pool and a bar, as well as fully equipped conference facilities with wireless Internet access.