2022 Beja
We left Albufeira on May 1 and drove to the town of Beja. It is inland, about 1.5 hours drive from Albufeira into the Alentejo Region of Portugal. We stayed at a Pestana Pousada Hotel that is a former monastery.
This hotel was very unique and a beautiful place to stay. In Beja we didn’t do a lot other than walk about the town on the afternoon we arrived. Unfortunately it was a country holiday and most things were closed the day we arrived. We did enjoy exploring the hotel, which had chapels and other unique spaces and we hung out at the very nice (but unheated) pool for a couple of hours. The next morning we walked about the town again and visited the castle and a very nice pedestrian street area lined with shops. There are other sites in Beja we did not get to such as a couple of local museums.
Beja is described as follows on “The Portugalist.com” Website:
“Nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo region, Beja offers a unique blend of history, culture, and tranquil living. With a population of around 35,000, this inland city provides an authentic Portuguese experience away from the tourist-heavy coastal areas. Beja’s rich heritage is evident in its well-preserved castle, Roman ruins, and charming whitewashed buildings that line narrow cobblestone streets.”
Pictures from Beja:
These are pictures at our hotel in Beja:
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| Front of hotel |
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| Looking in our room front entrance |
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| Corridor to rooms, which used to be used by monks |
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