PORTALEGRE - DESCRIPTION
Overlooking the golf course is the fortified village of Marvão which is full of historic value in the history of Portugal

The town of Portalegre is located close to the border of Spain that has strong religious background and this is evident by the number of churches and monasteries dating from the 13th Century. The oldest is probably the Igreja do Mosteiro de São Francisco that is from 1275, and later reconstructed in the 16th and 18th Centuries. The ruined castle is of medieval origin. The town museum has on show a collection of sacred art. The Casa de Poeta José Régio is a museum devoted to the works of this 15th Century poet. Of particular interest is the fine 16th Century windows to be seen on the outside of the home of Dom Nuno de Sousa. About the same period the town developed commerce by creating an industry in textiles, tapestries and silk cloths, and there are several remaining fine homes to testify to its success. The Cathedral dates from the 16th Century and has some additions from the 18th Century such as the Baroque façade. Adjacent to the cathedral is a small Municipal Museum that houses a very broad collection of items. The Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Conceição dates from c. 1518 and within is the tomb of its founder Dom Jorge de Melo. The two chimneys that dominate the town acts as the guide to the a Museum related to the cork industry which has also played an important part in the economics of Portalegre.

PORTALEGRE GOLF COURSE - Marvão

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

PORTALEGRE - EVENTS
2nd Sunday of May - Festa Senhora da Pena
23rd May - Town Holiday
4th Sunday of July - Festa de São Cristovão
1st Sunday in August - Festa da Nossa Senhora de Santa Ana

PORTALEGRE INFORMATION

Town Map	SOS	Support to Tourists	Detailed Information
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PORTALEGRE AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

A Bolota Castanha The restaurant is located in a typical Alentejo Manor House and enjoys fame for the style and quality of it's "haute" regional cuisine. Does not accept Credit Cards and is always open..
Quinta das Janelas Verdes - Terrugem	268 656 118
Dom Manuel Located within the Albergaria El Rei Dom Manuel. The restaurant maintains essentially a cuisine which reflects traditional Alentejo specialities. Accepts Credit Cards and is always open.
Largo do Terreiro - Marvão	245 909 150
Dom Pedro V An unpretentious bar/restaurant that serves good typical dishes of the region. Accepts Credit cards and closed Sunday and Mondays for lunch.
Praça Dom Pedro, 10 - Castelo de Vide	245 919 207
Marino's A provoking Italian cuisine with Portuguese overtones. Accepts Credit Cards and closed Sundays and Monday for lunch
Praça Dom Pedro, 6 - Castelo de Vide	245 901 408
Pousada de Flor de Rosa Serving a Portuguese cuisine in a refined setting and supported by a good wine cellar to suit the tastes of its International guests. Attractive décor with an emphasis for the past. Accepts Credit Cards and is always open.
Crato	245 997 210
Pousada de Santa Maria Serving a Portuguese cuisine in a refined setting and supported by a good wine cellar to suit the tastes of its International guests. Attractive décor with an emphasis for the past. Accepts Credit Cards and is always open.
Rua 24 de Janeiro - Marvão	245 993 440
Rolo This small restaurant maintains a typical regional cuisine of Alentejo specialities. Does not accept Credit Cards and is always open..
Avenida Pio XII, 7 - Portalegre	245 205 646
LIST OF RESTAURANTS FOR PORTALEGRE Click here to see the complete List ►►►►	LIST

Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money