Herdade do Frei Cuco  

On the outskirts of Santiago do Cacém — a roomy vacation home about 4 km from the town center. Close to Vasco de Gama Beach, the Black Pig Alentejo Distillery and Sines Culture and Arts Centre. Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina sits roughly 14 miles away; Pessegueiro Island is about 23 miles out.

This spacious three-bedroom vacation home opens onto a balcony with pool views and a terrace with mountain views. Inside you'll find a fireplace, satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, microwave), two bathrooms with walk-in showers and a hair dryer, plus comfy seating areas.

Rooftop pool and an outdoor pool, plus a solarium and open-air bath for slow afternoons. Garden with a barbecue and picnic area, on-site laundry, and elevator access. Guests can cycle, hike nearby or join local diving excursions.

Free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Elevator access for easy luggage and group arrivals.

On-site restaurant where you can taste local Alentejo flavors. Prefer to DIY? The full kitchen plus barbecue and picnic spots make alfresco meals easy and fun.