Situated in the historic centre of Mértola, Museu offers picturesque views of the Guadiana River and free WiFi. Next to the reception of the property is a museum showing archaeological excavation...
laurence
United Kingdom
Very pleasant hotel, very good in all respects. Good location in a enjoyable village
Quinta do Vau is located in Mértola by the Guadiana Rivar and offers panoramic views of the scenic town and the Guadiana River.
Melvyn
United Kingdom
Wonderful accommodation. We stayed in room 15 which had amazing bathroom and views over the river and town. Very clean and had everything we needed. Maria was a great host. Breakfast was perfect for price. Will visit again we are sure.
This charming guest house provides rooms that offer scenic views of the Guadiana River or of the whitewashed town of Mértola. The Beira Rio has its own boat for tours of the Guadiana River.
RICHARD
Austria
All good. Have stayed several times and will return again. Friendly staff, nice, clean, simple, but comfy room with good bathroom, aircon etc...
Offering city views, Turismo Guadiana - Casas is an accommodation located in Mértola, 31 km from Menhirs of Lavajo and 41 km from Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church.
Daniel
Portugal
The location is great and the apartment was very confortable.
Offering a terrace and views of the village and of the Guadiana River, Casa do Funil is situated in the heart of Mértola's historic centre in the Alentejo Region.
jaswan
Hong Kong
Very homely feel. Super close to entry point of interest. So much so it’s actually inside the old castle wall
Set in a renovated historic building, this family-run guest house offers individually decorated rooms in Mértola’s old city. The courtyard offers views of Guadiana River and the Mértola Castle.
Rebecca
Portugal
The location is great. It is in the heart of the historic centre, only a three minute walk to the castle and the casa Romana, in the town hall. Super quiet and I slept really well. Full of interesting items and information about the history of the building.
Providing free WiFi, parking on-site and pool with a view, the recently renovated property of Mértola Natural - Monte da Eirinha, offers rooms in Mértola, 25 km from Menhirs of Lavajo and 35 km from...
Offering quiet street views, Casas de Mértola 32 is an accommodation set in Mértola, 41 km from Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church and 41 km from Alcoutim Castle.
Sara
Netherlands
This beautiful tiny place is in a quiet road next to the castle. it’s magical and the house is equipped with everything needed!
Perfect area to roam around for a couple of days. Hiking trails. Museums. Restaurants. We drove around the beautiful area. We stayed for a weekend and had plenty of things to do and good restaurants.
Linda
United States
10
Scored 10
Mértola is an ancient town, dating back to at least Roman...
Mértola is an ancient town, dating back to at least Roman times, full of interesting history, well worth reading up on by those interested. The castle and old church are open to the public and well worth a visit. It has its own charm, full of restaurants, many with traditional cuisine and really good value. The surrounding countryside is a mix of steppe grasslands, woodland and some fascinating rocky hills and gorges. I have a great interest in wildlife and in this area there are a number of rare birds, such as Great and Little Bustards, which can be seen in the steppe areas, especially early in the mornings. I was lucky to get some photos of the Great Bustard, see below. There are also Spanish Imperial Eagles breeding here, one of the rarest eagles in Europe and the rare Lesser Kestrel can be seen flying around the castle in the town.
Tom
Ireland
10
Scored 10
Beautiful small city, breathtaking views, friendly people,...
Beautiful small city, breathtaking views, friendly people, good fairly priced food. We stayed at Alojamento Oasis in a perfect selfcatering room, with view over the Guadiana river. All for 20 euros per night!
Marius
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Wonderful to stay for a few days, just park the car and walk...
Wonderful to stay for a few days, just park the car and walk the rest of the holiday, you can cycle, canoe, walk by the river, go and have a meal, seat in a cafe and have a drink, very pretty and lots of little traditional details, some beautiful architecture, plenty of shops to buy food and restaurants, go on a boat trip up and down the river, wake up hearing the sheeps bells rambling on the river margin and watch the sunset hearing the shrills of the swallows and relax.
Ana
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Mértola was a great little town that serves as an excellent...
Mértola was a great little town that serves as an excellent base to explore the southern Alentejo. They have a great castle also an archaeological dig. Alot of restaurantes to chose from and great views of the river from many points.
Theo
Portugal
6.0
Scored 6.0
Mértola has always had a serious problem of self-marketing.
Mértola has always had a serious problem of self-marketing. They have a very nice islamic museum (the only in the entire country). Yet is is closed for works, ... in high season.
The castle is closed at precisely the times (lower sun) when it would offer the greatest views on this marvellous town. And there is nothing else so exciting so see there, except the medieval cistern, etc. So. why close it at all, and charge money?
The Mosque is the only surviving one in the entire country, i.e. the Portuguese didn't destroy it so much. So it can easily be recognised as a Mosque. But yet: it is also hardly ever open (it is a church, obviously).
So, you bring all kind of people from everywhere into this magic little city on the edges of Portugal, just in order that they stand all the time facing closed doors. This situation has indeed been worsening. Before, the castle was simply not gated and everybody knew who could let you into the Church-Mosque.
It is so embarrassing.
Casa dos Chocalhos is situated in a rural area about 15 minutes drive from Mertola, perfect for a relaxed few days away from everything but great for exploring Mertola itself, the Guadiana river and wine farms to the north and west. This region is hot in August, 40°C+ so the pool and outdoor shower are just perfect for that, a great outdoor area with 'churrasco', aircon in the bedrooms. Bernardo was in contact for any queries via WhatsApp and we were greeted on arrival by Helena with a warm welcome, thank you both.
We had a lovely view of the river. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The hotel itself is very interesting with the heavy glass floor that allows people to view an old archeological site within the hotel. We also enjoyed the breakfast that was offered. Across the street from the hotel are steps that take you up to streets above where there are restaurants and shops. You can also walk from the hotel to the castle and view the archeological site with amazing panoramic views.
What an adventure to stay in a medieval “palace” though with modern plumbing and lighting! Mertola has a number of small, very interesting museums with items collected from archeological digs and disused religious facilities — sacred art, Islamic art, a Roman house — along with a fairly intact castle and archeological sites. It is well worth visiting and Mertola Castelo Palace is just steps from all of this.
This is an extremely beautiful place in Mertola, a very nice city in the natural park of Guidiana River. We stayed with our 4 grown up children, two of them with their partners. There was enough room for all of us, we liked especially the huge terrace of the upper floor. We really can highly recommand.
Charming hotel right across the river from Mértola castle. Perfect location for exploring the area. Easy parking. The room was cute, clean, and comfortable. Walked to a good restaurant. Our room had a view of the castle. We drove and hiked in the area and returned to the hotel each evening.
Convenient location for exploring Mertola. Comfortable bed, easy parking and view over the river. Staff were friendly and helpful - we arrived early but check in was no problem. Excellent breakfast available for an additional charge.
Good communication allowed me to check in early and change the room. Quiet location off the main street. Walking distance to the castle and the walls.
MERTOLA!!!!*****
I liked it so much that I stayed another night
Quite simple but very nice location and the hotel is well kept however somewhat dated. Staff is very helpful and service minded. Nice view over the river and several restaurants and bars in the vicinity.
Excellent hosts and hospitality. This is a true hidden gem in Mértola. Located off the beaten bath it was absolutely wonderful for our family of four and we will certainly make a return visit.
Confortable room, wonderfull view to river, castle and pool. The host was very frendly and helpfull. The restaurant next door serving delicious dishes. A wonderfull place to discover Mértola.
Wonderful country inn with amazing views of Mértola. Comfortable, modern, sparkling clean rooms. Friendly staff. Nice, 30-minute walk along and across the river to Mértola historic center.
Comfortable bed, high quality linens, central, quiet, view, affordable, daily housekeeping. We truly enjoyed our stay here. Free museums. Roman roads to hike on. Thank you
The room was very large and stylishly decorated with a large double bed. The room has a stunning view of Mértola across the river, with plenty of parking nearby.
Great Hotel. Large comfortable room. Beautiful view. Brilliant location. 5 minute walk from the castle. Excellent breakfast. Wished we had stayed longer.
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