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	Pousada Castelo de Alvito, Alvito, Portugal
		With the restoration of an unusual 15th century castle in the village of Alvito, the beautiful Alvito Pousada was born.
		Reconstructed, the dependences of the castle are one of the Pousadas de Portugal, inaugurated in 1993.
		Alvito is 162 km from Lisbon and 196 Km from Faro
	www.portugalvirtual.pt /pousadas/alvito/index.html (770 words)

	Portugal hotels inns and manor houses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Portugal is bordered by Spain to the north and east and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.
		Because Philip II of Spain was the son of a Portuguese princess, the Spanish ruler became Philip I of Portugal in 1581.
		Portugal is an ancient nation and for more than 1000 years it has maintained its specific culture through a self-governing venture while being influenced by the various civilizations that crossed the Mediterranean world.
	www.direct-hotels-online.com /Portugal/Portugal.html (2159 words)

	Pousadas of Portugal, Paradores of Spain, Pousada Arraiolos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Pousadas of Portugal, Paradores of Spain, Pousada Arraiolos
		The fortress that is the pousada of Alvito was built in 1494 in a variety of architectural styles.
		This Pousada of Portugal, in the Central Alentejan town of Beja was a monastery before it was beautifully converted.
	pousada.com /portugal/pous8.htm (291 words)

	Portugal Western Alentejo the heartland of Portugal accommodations and tours
		The vast golden plains of the Alentejo - literally - Além Tejo, beyond the (river) Tejo, - with its sea of wheatfields is the bread basket of Portugal.
		This Pousada Castelo de Alvito is another wonderful place to stay.
		This Pousada is located in the quaint little town of Alvito and is within reasonable driving distance of Evora and also Beja.
	www.discoverportugal2day.com /travel18.htm (1312 words)

	Pousada Alvito - Portugal
		The castle was built in 1482 for the newly ennobled Barão de Alvito and is located in the centre of the small southern Alentejo town which typifies the region.
		The castle architecture is a combination of a Moorish influence with military defence in mind, blended together with the fact that it was to become a permanent home of an aristocratic.
		During the previous centuries the Kings and Queens of Portugal were often recorded as being visitors but in 1834 the castle was taken by rebelling Liberal forces.
	www.portugal-info.net /pousadas/alvito.htm (480 words)

	Alvito Municipality (Portugal) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is a quite typical portuguese municipal flag, with the coat of arms centered on a plain blue background.
		Plain (monocolored) portuguese subnational flags are not allowed to have armless variations: plain flags always carry the coat of arms.
		Alvito municipality had 2500 inhabitants in 1990, and it is divided in 2 communes, covering 261 km
	fotw.fivestarflags.com /pt-avt.html (171 words)

	Castelo Alvito Pousada
		This nobleman received new confirmations from the license-regal for the construction of the castle from D. João II (1481-1495), in 1489 and from D. Manuel I (1495-1521) in 1497.
		Alvito was classified as National Monument for Decree on the 16th June 1910.
		Between 1980 and 1981, new repairs were done to the wall, coverings and doors, as well as the repairing of the walls of the fence and the nesting of superior doors.
	www.portugal.com /pousadas/pousadashistoric/alvito.asp (648 words)

	The Avalon Project : Treaty Between Spain and Portugal, Concluded at Alcacovas, September 4, 1479
		Treaty Between Spain and Portugal, Concluded at Alcacovas, September 4, 1479.
		Among other things that instrument sets forth that whenever we should be notified on the part of the said very illustrious king of Portugal, and by his son, the illustrious prince, we should authorize, confirm, and swear to the said peace in our own person.
		For the assurance, corroboration, and validation of all, we caused this letter to be written and delivered to the said Fernando de Silva, in order that he might give it to the said lords, the king and prince of Portugal.
	www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/modeur/sppo01.htm (869 words)

	[v*c] Portugal > Plains > Beja > Alvito
		Being a typically Manueline town, Alvito also boasts of an ancient and historical religious tradition confirmed by the number of churches (such as the 15th-century Mother Church, the Miserichord Church and the Chapel of St. Sebastian) and by the richness of priestly vestments and ornaments.
		But its most famous monument is undoubtedly the castle, dating from the end of the 15th century and which was once the residence of the Marquis of Alvito and frequently visited by kings.
		The county of Alvito, although lodging a small leather industry and an oil production unit, remains essentially agricultural, and its climate, different from the rest of the Alentejo, as well as the abundance of water, favours the growth of fruits (namely grapes, but also oranges, apples and strawberries) and vegetables.
	viajar.clix.pt /en/dst3250.php?lg=en (494 words)

	Alentejo: Pousada de Castelo de Alvito - Traveler Reviews - Wonderful experience in Pousada and Portugal - TripAdvisor
		Portugal has a wealth of monuments from castles to churches to Roman remains.
		The pousada is in a well-preserved 15th-century castle in a tiny town in the Alentejo, Portugal´s breadbasket.
		Portugal has a wealth of historical and natural beauties, but it seems the tourist is easy prey.
	tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g189101-d272880-r3900326-Pousada_de... (1407 words)

	Hotels in Portugal - Evora
		This allows us to provide a wide range of accommodation in Portugal, from discount hotels to stately pousadas, all of which can be booked online with full security.
		Guests staying at the Evora Pousada have all the modern comforts a traveller requires to relax, such as a swimming pool and a restaurant that specialises in traditional cuisine.
		Alvito is a small traditional Portuguese village containing an interesting castle decorated in Manueline style.
	www.enterportugal.com /hotels_evora.html (412 words)

	Alvito Municipality (Portugal) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Page about the municipal flag and coat of arms of Alvito at Sérgio Horta’s website (in Portuguese).
		It is a quite typical portuguese municipal flag, with the coat of arms centered on a plain blue background.
		Plain (monocolored) portuguese subnational flags are not allowed to have armless variations: plain flags always carry the coat of arms.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/pt-avt.html (171 words)

	Portugal Accommodation Pousada Alvito Hotel Castelo Alentejo Pousadas of Portugal
		The local 'festas' (festivals) in the town of Alvito are usually held on the last Sunday of August and again on 1 and 2 of November.
		A pleasant place to visit is the Barragem do Alvito where the cool waters of the dam make a pleasant contrast to the Alentejo plains.
		The international airport at Lisbon (Lisboa) is approximately 148 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.
	www.pousadasofportugal.com /portugal/pousada/alvito.html (655 words)

	PORTUGAL - DICIONÁRIO HISTÓRICO: 1.º barão de Alvito
		Afonso V o agraciou com o título de barão da vila de Alvito, por ser esta vila a principal.
		O 1.º barão de Alvito casou duas vezes; a primeira com D. Violante Pereira, filha de Joane Mendes de Agoada, corregedor da corte.
		Ao primeiro senhor de Alvito, Diogo Lopes Lobo, foram, concedidos por D. João o titulo de senhor de Oriola e Vila Nova de Aguiar, por carta de 12 de Julho de 1419; e o de senhor de Alvito e Ribeira de Nisa, pela portaria de Maio de 1425.
	www.arqnet.pt /dicionario/alvito1b.html (555 words)

	Pousadas of Portugal
		Pousadas of Portugal were established in 1942 with the intent to offer luxury accommodations in great historic, regional and natural areas of Portugal.
		Pousadas de Portugal as they are known locally, have grown to 42 accommodations of excellence and are renowned worldwide as synonym of quality and excellence of service.
		Pousadas of Portugal have been delighting customers for decades as a group of exclusive and luxurious hotels distinguished by the warm welcome and personal service that awaits every guest in every Pousada.
	www.portugal.com /pousadas/default.asp (301 words)

	ALVITOPORTUGAL ALVITO PORTUGAL VACATION ALVITOTOURISM ALVITOHOTEL
		The little country town of Alvito, 10 km.
		There are local festas (festivals) in the town of Alvito on the last
		to Alvito during the fair from all over the country.
	www.familytravelfun.com /alvitoportugal.html (531 words)

	Castelo Do Alvito Pousada, Evora/Alentejo Area , Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Formally a 15th century castle situated in the village of Alvito, Castelo Do Pousada boasts beautiful surrounding gardens.
		Offering 20 comfortable guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, this charming Pousada is ideal for any traveller seeking to experience the history and culture of the region.
		Guests are also invited to taste a wide variety of traditional cuisine and wines offered at the hotel.
	www.ebookers.com /cheap_hotels/portugal/castelo_do_alvito_pousada.html (113 words)

	Pousada Castelo de Alvito in Alvito, Alentejo, Portugal - Inns of Portugal
		Pousada Castelo de Alvito in Alvito, Alentejo, Portugal - Inns of Portugal
		With the restoration of an unusual 15th century castle in the village of Alvito, the beautiful Alvito Pousada was created.
		Its architecture, furnishings and gastronomy reflect the culture of the region and the splendid surrounding gardens, which once were the agricultural land around the medieval castle, and swimming pool, make this a very relaxing location.
	www.innsofportugal.com /hotelview.aspx?h=3102&c=4 (185 words)

	Inn-Castle - Quality accommodation in converted castles in Portugal and Spain
		Afonso II is located in the Alcacer do Sal castle which has more than 5000 years of history, and where a diversity of important cultural remains are still visible.
		Together with the restoration of the Castelo of Alvito dating from XV century, this luxury hotel was created inside and the agricultural land of the medieval castle was converted into a superb surrounding garden.
		The exterior grandiosity remains in the interior, especially in the main lounge with its 20 metres high crossed arches and the dining room decorated in an Arabic style.
	www.inn-castle.com /castles.html (913 words)

	Pousadas Official Partner - Pousadas Reservation Site
		Pousadas of Portugal are a group of uniquely luxurious accommodations, located throughout Portugal in Castles, Palaces, Mansions, Manor Houses and other local architectural pleasant structures.
		Pousadas of Portugal, founded in 1942, are synonymous to exceptional service, where a warm welcome and personal touch await every guest in every Pousada.
		Pousadas of Portugal can also be found on the Islands of the Azores.
	www.pousadasportugal.com (312 words)

	Pousada Castelo De Alvito - Alvito, Portugal - Pousada Castelo De Alvito Rates and Reviews - SideStep
		Inaugurated in 1993 the Pousada has 20 rooms, swimming pool, chapel, garden and a small ampitheatre where displays of tradional games are held.
		08/06Situated in the village of Alvito, what used to be the agricultural land of a medieval castle is now a superb garden.In excellent condition and medium in size with metal four poster beds and chaise longues.
		Alvito Portugal Hotelswww.priceline-europe.comSave up to 75% on Alvito hotels.
	www.sidestep.com /hotels-rates-h57120-pousada_castelo_de_alvito_alvito_portugal (207 words)

	Alvito Hotels - Discount hotels in Alvito, Portugal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		For Alvito hotels, you'll find the best deals with our Portugal hotel reservation services.
		With our convenient and secure online credit-card booking service, reserving your Alvito hotel room couldn't be easier.
		Alvito Hotels Portugal - Copyright 2003 www.worldwide-hotel-reservation.com © All rights reserved.
	www.worldwide-hotel-reservation.com /portugal/alvito (117 words)

	Portugal.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Further south, the landscape becomes warmer and flatter; around Évora (one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal), are Monsaraz, Vila Viçosa, Estremoz, and Arraiolos (renowned for its hand made tapestries, based on traditional drawings from the 17th and 18th centuries).
		Driving on to the south, the vast plains become less inhabited and sunnier, the only shade being provided by olive trees and oak trees, and the only amenity being provided by refreshing dams.
		A trip to Alvito, Beja (where one can stay in historic pousadas), Serpa and Mértola will be worth your time.
	www.portugal.org /tourism/regions4.shtml (1061 words)

	Enatur-Pousadas de Portugal @ Portugal Offer
		The "Pousadas of Portugal" date back to the 40's, when Regional Pousadas (a kind of inn) were first set up,
		Some of Portugal's Pousadas have conference halls and a support service for sales meetings, conferences or seminars.
		Whether you're in the north or the south of the country you're sure to find a castle, a cloister, a hall with an open fireplace or a good restaurant, whatever you want to do.
	www.portugaloffer.com /pousadas/index.html (533 words)

	Pousadas of Portugal palaces of beauty and history
		The Pousadas of Portugal offer the traveler magnificent destinations from which the country can be discovered.
		No visit to Portugal is complete without a visit to or an overnight stay in a Pousada.
		If you are interested in more information on Mainland Portugal go to my index and I will take you on a journey around the country.
	www.geocities.com /Paris/4118/pousadas.htm (533 words)

	Alvito Hotels in Portugal : Discount Alvito Hotels Reservations Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Alvito Hotels in Portugal.We offer you discount Alvito hotels such as Pousada Castelo De Alvito Hotel Alvito and more.
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	www.everyhotels.com /Alvito-Hotels.htm (263 words)

	Alvito. Отели. Бронирование. Гостиницы Alvito - Португалия / Alvito Hotels. ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Отели > Отели Португалии > Отели Alvito - По запросу (без кредитки)
		ОТЕЛИ ALVITO бронирование по запросу (без кредитной карты).
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	www.hoteldiscount.ru /hotels/hotels.asp?CityCode=ALVI (72 words)

	Lisbon Portugal accommodation pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Lisbon Region Portugal Index of accommodation and hotel
		As you stroll around, you`ll find wide esplanades paved with fl and white mosaics, open squares where you can buy freshly roasted chestnuts in paper cones, mazes of cobbled alleys, and steeply winding streets along which quaint trams whirr.
		Lisbon is a charming yet cosmopolitan city with a fascinating history, and makes a perfect starting point from which to discover breathtaking sights and fashionable beach resorts around its coast.
	www.direct-hotels-online.com /Portugal/Lisbon_Coast/Lisbon_Coast.html (577 words)

	Castelo Do Alvito Pousada from Discount Hotel Search (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This pousada is a 15th century castle in the village of Alvito.
		Guests are invited to taste the vast array of traditional cuisine and wines, and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding gardens.
		A person 12 years of age and under is considered to be a child.
	www.discounthotel-search.com /discount-hotel/Castelo_Do_Alvito_Pousada.htm (238 words)

	Pousadas in the Algarve, Portugal with Algarve Retreats: the best Algarve holiday accommodation in Portugal
		Most villas also have their own swimming pools and are only a short distance from the coast and the wonderful beaches that make renting holiday Algarve villas so special.
		Finally, if your preference is to enjoy your holidays in Portugal in the relaxing luxury of a hotel, we can recommend a comfortable hotel in Praia da Luz in the Algarve.
		However, our aim is also to provide the best service possible, offering access to holiday flights to Portugal, car hire and travel insurance at reasonable prices, plus we have local partners in the Algarve to ensure that your holidays in Portugal meet your expectations.
	www.algarve-retreats.co.uk /print.cfm?editID=389 (538 words)

	PORTUGAL - DICIONÁRIO HISTÓRICO: 2.º marquês de Alvito
		Alvito (D. Fernando José Lobo da Silveira Quaresma, 5.º conde de Oriola, 11.º barão, 15.º senhor de Alvito, 2.º marquês de).
		O 2.º marquês de Alvito sucedeu na casa de seu pai em 1 de Junho de 1773.
		O título foi confirmado no 2.º marquês, e declarados os títulos de barão de Alvito e conde de Alvito, de juro e herdade, na forma da lei mental, com dispensa d'ella no que necessario fôr, pelo decreto de 13 de Maio e carta de 11 de Junho de 1788.
	www.arqnet.pt /dicionario/alvito2m.html (161 words)

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