Situated in the heart of Portel, a small Medieval town outside Évora, this charming hotel is located in an 1830 manor house. It features elegant rooms with a balcony, a pool with a terrace, and a restaurant offering cooking classes. The air-conditioned rooms at Refugio da Vila are decorated with oak floors, beamed ceilings, and brilliant white walls. All rooms have satellite TV, a minibar, and an en suite bathroom. The restaurant offers traditional Portuguese dishes made with organic products. Some of the products used are grown in Refugio da Vila’s own vegetable garden. Guests who want to learn how to make classic Portuguese dishes can take one of the cooking classes on offer. Guests can explore the beauty of the Alentejo region by taking a walking or cycling tour. Boat, canoe, and wine tasting trips can also be booked at the 24-hour reception. Refugio da Vila is just a 10-minute drive from the Alqueva Dam, where a variety of water sports is available. Évora is a 25-minute drive away. Free parking is possible on site.