Situated in the small town of the same name, the Pousada de Alvito Hotel is 38 km/24 miles from the town of Beja in the easterly Portuguese province of Alentejo. Alvito has a number of historic sites, including three churches. The nearby town of Beja is also well known for its castle, and has a number of interesting attractions, such as the Visigothic Museum and the art museum Museu da Rainha D. Leonor. The Pousada de Alvito Castelo de Alvito should make the top of your list of historic hotels in Portugal, located in a 15th century castle which has been fully restored to its former glory. Within the castle's curtain walls you will find a delightful courtyard, where you can admire its early manueline architecture, keep, and a chapel where you can marvel at the frescoes. Guests at the Pousada de Alvito can enjoy leisurely swims in the hotel's outside swimming pool which has a enchanting view of the countryside around. There is also a snooker table in the games room and a wireless Internet access available in the meeting rooms and in the public areas.