33 Best Hotels in Évora and the Alentejo, Portugal

Some guest rooms in this former mill have balconies overlooking the Guadiana River, while others face the town. The friendly management can help arrange canoeing, jeep excursions, or fishing trips and can rent bikes or kayaks.

You can't overlook this sleek hotel in the historical center: its name extends across the entire facade. Every room is named after a famous figure in Portalegre's history, one of the city's landmarks, or a nearby village. Outside, the roof is lined with solar panels that produce most of the building's electricity and hot water. There's even a system for collecting rainwater to nourish the terrace plants.

Steps from the beach and the town center, this hotel is a favorite among the surfers, cyclists, kayakers, and hikers making their way along the Rota Vicentina. The hotel can also help you rent bicycles, paddleboards, and canoes. There's a variety of rooms and apartments, all with views of the river or the ocean.