Vila de Frades House

To stay in Vila de Frades is to immerse yourself in genuine Alentejo: wake up to the silence of the plains, walk along trails between vineyards, visit local producers and end the day with a glass of carved wine at sunset. A perfect destination for those who want to slow down, take a deep breath and experience Alentejo culture with time and authenticity.

Vila de Frades is one of those well-kept secrets of the Alentejo: small in geography, giant in tradition. Between vineyards, olive groves and cobbled streets, this Vidigueira parish is recognised as the capital of "talha" wine, where wine is still produced in large clay jars, just as it was in Roman times.
Here, the rhythm is dictated by the seasons and the grape harvest. In autumn, the opening of the vats and the festivities surrounding the wine fill the cellars with aromas, voices and Alentejo singing, inviting visitors to sit at the table and sample simple snacks, local olive oil, warm bread and traditional sausages.

But Vila de Frades doesn't live on memories alone. New generation wineries, wine tourism projects and restaurants that reinvent Alentejo cuisine show a contemporary and creative side to the town, where innovation goes hand in hand with rural heritage.