Located in the historic center of Mértola, Museu offers picturesque views of the Guadiana River and free WiFi. Next to the reception of the property is a museum showing archaeological excavation work....
This charming guest house provides rooms that offer scenic views of the Guadiana River or of the whitewashed town of Mértola. The Beira Rio has its own boat for tours of the Guadiana River.
Jeanette
Netherlands
Nice clean hotel in the center of the city. Very clean, quiet and had a comfortable bed. The breakfast was good with plenty of choices. We had a view over the rivet and there's a place to order snacks and drinks by the riverside. We'll be back!
Providing free Wifi, parking on-site, and pool with a view, the recently renovated property Mértola Natural - Monte da Eirinha offers rooms in Mértola, 16 miles from Menhirs of Lavajo and 22 miles...
Casas de Mértola 32 offers accommodations in Mértola, 19 miles from Menhirs of Lavajo and 25 miles from Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church.
Tokusan
United States of America
cozy, great location, clean, very functional little kitchen. Stupidly locked ourselves out and Marta came to hell right away, very appreciative of her.
Alojamento Rita provides beauty services and air-conditioned accommodations in Mértola, 19 miles from Menhirs of Lavajo. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.
Located in the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, 4.7 mi from the picturesque town of Mértola, Horta da Quinta offers an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and a hot tub. Free WiFi is available.
Pamela
United States of America
It was away from town and in more of a farm type setting. There was a nice pool and the rooms were pleasant. Breakfast was good.
Perfect area to roam around for a couple of days. Hiking trails. Museums. Restaurants. We drove around the beautiful area. We stayed for a weekend and had plenty of things to do and good restaurants.
Linda
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Mértola is an ancient town, dating back to at least Roman...
Mértola is an ancient town, dating back to at least Roman times, full of interesting history, well worth reading up on by those interested. The castle and old church are open to the public and well worth a visit. It has its own charm, full of restaurants, many with traditional cuisine and really good value. The surrounding countryside is a mix of steppe grasslands, woodland and some fascinating rocky hills and gorges. I have a great interest in wildlife and in this area there are a number of rare birds, such as Great and Little Bustards, which can be seen in the steppe areas, especially early in the mornings. I was lucky to get some photos of the Great Bustard, see below. There are also Spanish Imperial Eagles breeding here, one of the rarest eagles in Europe and the rare Lesser Kestrel can be seen flying around the castle in the town.
Tom
Ireland
10
Scored 10
Beautiful small city, breathtaking views, friendly people,...
Beautiful small city, breathtaking views, friendly people, good fairly priced food. We stayed at Alojamento Oasis in a perfect selfcatering room, with view over the Guadiana river. All for 20 euros per night!
Marius
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Wonderful to stay for a few days, just park the car and walk...
Wonderful to stay for a few days, just park the car and walk the rest of the holiday, you can cycle, canoe, walk by the river, go and have a meal, seat in a cafe and have a drink, very pretty and lots of little traditional details, some beautiful architecture, plenty of shops to buy food and restaurants, go on a boat trip up and down the river, wake up hearing the sheeps bells rambling on the river margin and watch the sunset hearing the shrills of the swallows and relax.
Ana
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Mértola was a great little town that serves as an excellent...
Mértola was a great little town that serves as an excellent base to explore the southern Alentejo. They have a great castle also an archaeological dig. Alot of restaurantes to chose from and great views of the river from many points.
Theo
Portugal
6.0
Scored 6.0
Mértola has always had a serious problem of self-marketing.
Mértola has always had a serious problem of self-marketing. They have a very nice islamic museum (the only in the entire country). Yet is is closed for works, ... in high season.
The castle is closed at precisely the times (lower sun) when it would offer the greatest views on this marvellous town. And there is nothing else so exciting so see there, except the medieval cistern, etc. So. why close it at all, and charge money?
The Mosque is the only surviving one in the entire country, i.e. the Portuguese didn't destroy it so much. So it can easily be recognised as a Mosque. But yet: it is also hardly ever open (it is a church, obviously).
So, you bring all kind of people from everywhere into this magic little city on the edges of Portugal, just in order that they stand all the time facing closed doors. This situation has indeed been worsening. Before, the castle was simply not gated and everybody knew who could let you into the Church-Mosque.
It is so embarrassing.
We had a lovely view of the river. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The hotel itself is very interesting with the heavy glass floor that allows people to view an old archeological site within the hotel. We also enjoyed the breakfast that was offered. Across the street from the hotel are steps that take you up to streets above where there are restaurants and shops. You can also walk from the hotel to the castle and view the archeological site with amazing panoramic views.
Mértola is worth a visit! Beautiful small town with lots of history and several decent restaurants above a scenic river. The apartment is quite well equipped, the main bedroom is good and the bed as well. Bathroom is nice as well (one morning no warm water, not a big problem in a Portuguese summer). Walking distance to everything and on street parking close to the door. The host is not on site, but responsive via WhatsApp. Very nice and spacious terrace (street side, no privacy though).
The view from the property and our balcony was spectacular. We could see the River, town, fort. The property was outside of town but an easy drive and we loved the location. The pool was beautiful and the hotel appeared recently renovated with great taste. Sparkling clean. The fort is lit up at night and was beautiful. Room was large and spotless. Breakfast (7€) was excellent. The hotel would be a value at twice the price or more. We really wished we had more time there
Jose was a great host, welcoming, friendly, and very helpful.
Breakfast was wonderful, plentiful with a wide selection. The location was perfect for us. Close to a local restaurant and just a short drive into Mertola, with great views of the surrounding countryside from the patio outside the room, west facing perfect for sundowners. For me, the best feature was the wonderful pool and terrace on the upper level. Friendly dogs were an added bonus.
Hotel Museu seems to be the only hotel in the centre of Mertola with an official and independent rating. It's 3-star. It deserves it. The hotel is straightforward, modern, comfortable, air-conditioned and some rooms have a river view. Service is generally helpful but not always present. There is a small pool. This is a very good choice for a visit to an exceptionally interesting city where hospitality options are sparse.
What an adventure to stay in a medieval “palace” though with modern plumbing and lighting! Mertola has a number of small, very interesting museums with items collected from archeological digs and disused religious facilities — sacred art, Islamic art, a Roman house — along with a fairly intact castle and archeological sites. It is well worth visiting and Mertola Castelo Palace is just steps from all of this.
Charming hotel right across the river from Mértola castle. Perfect location for exploring the area. Easy parking. The room was cute, clean, and comfortable. Walked to a good restaurant. Our room had a view of the castle. We drove and hiked in the area and returned to the hotel each evening.
Nice clean hotel in the center of the city. Very clean, quiet and had a comfortable bed. The breakfast was good with plenty of choices. We had a view over the rivet and there's a place to order snacks and drinks by the riverside. We'll be back!
David is a really kind host! This is a new project, in the details you can realize the love and the will he is investing in order to have a beautiful space.
The mattress is really comfortable :)
Mértola and Beja are close by.
Absolutely wonderful host, very welcoming and helpful to ensure we had an enjoyable stay
Excellent view of the river and the city of Mertola
Comfortable room, included a small shared kitchenette
Excellent hosts and hospitality. This is a true hidden gem in Mértola. Located off the beaten bath it was absolutely wonderful for our family of four and we will certainly make a return visit.
Confortable room, wonderfull view to river, castle and pool. The host was very frendly and helpfull. The restaurant next door serving delicious dishes. A wonderfull place to discover Mértola.
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff.
Value for money is okay if you're only staying one or two nights. Rooms are clean. Good enough if you want to visit Mertola on a low budget
wonderful home in historic mertola made out of stones so super fresh at night. highly advise. only thing, you have to walk a bit to reach the home. totally worth it though
The view is amazing and the location. I stayed in a economic room, but the place is gorgeous with view on Mertola and over the river Guadiana. Fabulous.
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