Designed by the well-known Portuguese architect, João Favila Menezes, this vacation home rental in Portugal is an important reference point for contemporary architecture in the region, and as such, respects the fundamental principles of traditional Alentejano architecture in its thoughtful construction. 

A companion piece to the main house, this studio features a colorful and whimsical contrast of bleached exteriors and vibrant textures and colors of the decor inside. The completely native and wild land that surrounds this property makes this an amazing escape.

Read more about the owners of this home (and their restored traditional rug factory) in our Journal here.

Adjacent to the main house, this vacation home rental in Portugal  was built for two, with areas that invite guests to take full advantage of the living space, and plenty of ways of engaging with the property and the surrounding countryside.

Designed with all of the benefits and comforts of modern living, the space includes a sleeping nook, an open plan living room with a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette. 

The studio is surrounded by a Mediterranean gardens with three outdoor sitting areas ideal for open-air meals, a deck area around the swimming pool next to some of the most beautiful oak trees on the property, perfect for watching the sunset and the stars.  

THE ALENTEJO'S PREHISTORIC PAST 

Set off for the countryside around Évora and discover areas inhabited since Mesolithic times, where you will find a range of structures including cave systems, stone circles, Shell-middens, and dolmens. Should you not have much time, we highly recommend Montemor-o-Novo, Évora, and Monsaraz where you will find the most impressive concentration of these prehistoric structures. Near Monsaraz, you have Olival da Pega, Xerez, Outeiro, Belhõa, Barrocal, and Monte da Ribeira. In the area near Évora, we recommend dropping by the town of Pavia where you can see the dolmen-turned-Catholic chapel of São Denis, an example of the Christianization of a monument once considered pagan.

This region of Alentejo functions according to its own rhythm. Its Continental climate creates a marked variation in temperatures during the various seasons of the year. Within Portugal, it one of the regions with the highest number of sunny days accompanied by blue skies. An abundance of warmth and heat will welcome you during the Spring and Summer, with clear and warm, yet chilly temperatures in the Winter.

LOCATED

Evora, Alentejo, Portugal. Nearest Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport (200km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year-round