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Pousada Castelo Alcácer do Sal
Alcácer do Sal, Portugal · Pousadas de Portugal · Accessible Luxury
The Pousada D. Afonso II occupies the hilltop Castle of Alcácer do Sal, a Roman, Moorish, and medieval stronghold above the Sado River. Converted and opened in 1998 with 35 rooms, it keeps vaulted ceilings and pointed Gothic windows, some of them inside guest rooms. The restaurant, Sala das Colunas, sits on the ruins of the Convento de Aracoeli, and an archaeological crypt remains on site.
- 35 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Neighborhood: Santa Maria do Castelo
About Pousada Castelo Alcácer do Sal
- Also called Pousada D. Afonso II, it opened in 1998 inside the castle above the Sado in the Alentejo.
- Sala das Colunas was rebuilt on the ruins of the Convento de Aracoeli and seats about 100.
- An on-site archaeological crypt and layers of Roman, Moorish, and medieval fabric survive in the hilltop fortress.
- Some guest rooms still have original ogival (pointed Gothic) windows.
History
Pousada Castelo Alcácer do Sal, also known as the Pousada D. Afonso II, occupies a medieval hilltop castle above the Sado River in the Alentejo. The Castle of Alcácer do Sal has Roman, Moorish and medieval layers, and the pousada's restaurant is built over the ruins of the former Convento de Aracoeli, with an archaeological crypt on site.
The castle was converted into a pousada that was inaugurated in 1998, offering 35 rooms. The conversion preserved many original features, including vaulted ceilings and ogival (pointed Gothic) windows that survive even in some of the guest rooms, delivering a stay steeped in centuries of frontier history with sweeping views over the river and town.
The setting
Hilltop Castle of Alcacer do Sal above the Sado River, Alentejo.
Restaurants and bars
- Sala das Colunas — Restaurant · traditional Portuguese
Experiences
- Sado Estuary boat trips and wildlife watching — Natural haven home to dolphins and several bird species; boat trips, wildlife watching.
- Fitapreta Winery visit — Wine tasting in Évora, 10 km away, housed in a 14th-century medieval palace.
- Carrasqueira Stilt Docks — Wooden walkways over estuary waters showing traditional regional culture.
- Horse riding in Tróia — Horse riding along wild beaches.
- Canoeing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding — Activities in the area around the Pousada.
Amenities
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
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