Alvito

municipality of Portugal

Alvito is a town and municipality in Baixo Alentejo, Portugal.

Understand

Alvito town hall.

Alvito (ahl-VEE-too, /aɫ.ˈvi.tu/) has 2,276 residents (2021 preliminary).

Visitor information

Get in

Regional bus service is provided by Rodoviária do Alentejo.

Alvito is on the N257 and N258 roads. Vila Nova da Baronia is on the N383.

Get around

See

  • 🌍 Castelo de Alvito (Castle of Alvito). Built between 1494 and 1504, this medieval castle is a national monument. It served both as a military fortification and as a royal residence. The architecture is a mixture of Moorish, Gothic, and Manueline styles. (updated Aug 2021)
  • 🌍 Palácio de Água de Peixes. This palace, a national monument, dates back to the 12th century, with current features dating from the 1500s. (updated Aug 2021)

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Eat

  • 🌍 O Buraco da Zorra, Largo do Relógio 12, ☏ +351 284 485 218. 12:00–00:00 daily. Regional Alentejan food. Mid-range. (updated Aug 2021)
  • 🌍 Restaurante O Casão, Rua Joaquim Henrique da Silva 4, Vila Nova da Baronia, ☏ +351 284 475 307. M–Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional Alentejan regional cooking. Mid-range. (updated Aug 2021)
  • 🌍 Café Restaurante O Francês, Avenida dos Bombeiros Voluntários 30, ☏ +351 965 070 740. 06:30–00:00 daily. Don't let the name ("The Frenchman") fool you. They serve Alentajan cuisine. Budget. (updated Aug 2021)

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