Reguengos de Monsaraz, nestled in Portugal's enchanting Alentejo region, has long attracted keen foodies. Characterised by idyllic farms and vineyards, this is a beautiful area for outdoorsy travellers to explore. Heritage aficionados, too, will find megalithic monuments studding the countryside around the pretty hilltop village of Monsaraz. Charming, intimate and food-focused, the best places to stay in Reguengos de Monsaraz reflect the region’s laid-back feel, encouraging visitors to slow down and immerse themselves in a very special part of Portugal.
Amble around the medieval village to delve into the area’s pottery and tapestry-making traditions. Tour artisanal studios, sign up for a beginners’ workshop, or fill your bags with age-old crafts at the market. Archaeological sites such as the the Xerez Cromlech are fascinating. Classic, family-owned restaurants spill out into the little lanes of the town, perfect for long, lazy lunches savouring local specialities with a view over the valley.
Reguengos de Monsaraz has also been recognised as a European Wine City, and tours and tastings at top-notch wineries are not to be missed. The famed José de Sousa Rosado Fernandes Winery, with its ancient clay pot fermentation tradition, and Esporão, one of Portugal's most prestigious wine estates, are particular highlights. Venture a little further afield for hiking and cycling trails, or water sports and star gazing at the stunning Alqueva Reservoir. Return to one of the best places to stay in Reguengos de Monsaraz for sundowners!