Avis, Alentejo
ABOUT
CASA AMARELA is located in the center of the village of Avis. It has two bedrooms and a small, traditional Alentejo style patio with an outside swimming pool. This accommodation is located some 170 km from Lisbon and sits within close driving distance from several key Alentejo places such as Évora (66 km), 32 km from Alter do Chão, 45 km from Crato and from Arraiolos, 28 km from Ponte de Sor and 44 km from Estremoz. In addition to the many places to visit, guests can also practice fishing and several other water sports at the nearby Maranhão dam. CASA AMARELA has been welcoming you since May 8, 2019. Come and visit us.
OUR SERVICES
Cleaning service
Complies with all the rules put forward by the DGS (Portuguese Health Ministry) particularly within the current COVID-19 situation.
Patio
A wide and reserved space, flanked by fruit trees and a leafy bougainvillea, it also encloses the swimming pool.
Swiming Pool
Very functional and practical inside a cozy Alentejo patio. Access is exclusive for CASA AMARELA guests.
Free Wi-Fi available.
GALERY
LIVE AVIS
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
To complement the tranquility which is so typical of the region, many sports activities bring animation to the village of Avis. National mountain bike and rowing championships, the Extreme marathon, open waters swimming event, the Avis Master Trail and Triathlon competitions among others.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Feira Franca (local market), the Medieval Fair, the Traveler’s Event, the Hot Air Balloon Festival, these are some of the events that the village of Avis has to offer.
MONUMENTS
Avis kept some of its architectural heritage that ensures the title of medieval village. In 1214, during King Afonso II’s reign, a castle had been built to install the Order of Avis beside the typical Alentejo houses with whitewashed walls in contrast with blue and yellow baseboards and window sills. Avis’ historic center keeps alive the legends that support the village's origins: ruins of St Benedict’s convent; City Hall building (former residence of the Masters of the Order of Avis); Mother Church, the Pillory and three of the original six towers of Avis castle (Queen's, St Anthony’s and St Roch’s towers); as well as several dolmens (Olival, Cumeada, Penedo da Moura and the megalithic complex of the Monte da Ordem).
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
“Everything was excellent, from the decoration and comfort of the house (very well equipped) to the friendliness and availability of the host, Rui and his lovely daughter Maria. Pity we did not have more time but we will definitely come back."
GUEST OPINION
