Quinta do Barranco da Estrada
Santa Clara-a-Velha, Odemira
A small private hotel on the shore of a large freshwater lake in the lower Alentejo, in the south-western corner of the country, also known as Paradise in Portugal. Eight double en-suite rooms and two further suites. The surrounding country supports a wide range of wildlife and rare birds, and the property runs entirely on solar power. Rates include breakfast and the use of the canoes, paddleboards and yoga shala.
- Kind of place
- Guesthouse
- Size
- 10 units
- Good to know
- Runs entirely on solar. Canoes and paddleboards on the reservoir.
- Getting there
- The site does not say whether a car is needed, but quotes airport transfers at €185 from Faro and €365 from Lisbon, each for up to four people.
- Season
- Closed 1 November to 15 March, apart from group bookings and the New Year period. Minimum two nights, rising to four during August.
- Price indication
- From €145 a night for two in mid-season (1 April to 30 July, 6 September to 31 October), rising to €195 in high season (31 July to 5 September), breakfast included.
Verification
Details last confirmed against the property's own site on 1 August 2026.
What we could not confirm: The site gives no driving directions and does not state whether a car is necessary. No rates are published for the November-to-March period, when it opens only for groups and New Year.
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