Mértola is a small Alentejo village very close to the Algarve. It has a population of about 2800 inhabitants. It is located on the right bank of the river Guadiana. To look at this river is to enjoy a natural beauty without equal. We feel that time has stopped and life is infinite. Spain is next door. The gastronomy has as high point the hunting. Boar, rabbit, partridges and other birds. Visiting Mértola is a journey through history and culture. It is one of the most emblematic areas of the country. Tourist points to visit: Mértola Archaeological Field, Mértola Castle and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aracelis. If you are visiting the Algarve, be sure to visit this city, calm, tranquil and of a unique tranquilizing beauty.
Visits with passage in the Western or Eastern have added value.