Just 2kms away from the city of Evora, Convento do Espinheiro Hotel and Spa is surrounded by 8 hectares of beautiful gardens and its interior has been luxuriously decorated, maintaining the character of old times.
Perfectly combining the old and the new, the hotel offers a Gastronomic Restaurant located in the former wine-cellar and a Piano Bar in what used to be the old kitchen used by the monks. An area for wine tasting and the savouring of regional dishes has been created in the old gothic water deposit and numerous meeting and event facilities are perfect for the celebration of different types of business meetings or celebrations. The church, with its valuable golden engravings and ancient hand painted Portuguese tiles has been carefully restored. Here, mass is celebrated once a month and weddings and christenings may be held.
Immersed in history, the Convento do Espinheiro offers a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere, ideal for a relaxed stay.
Location Summary
Dominating the Alentejo plain lies Evora, city of an outstanding beauty, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO since 1986. It is a treasure with much to offer, not only historically and culturally- there are about 300 monuments and churches to visit – but also in terms of gastronomy.
Here, one may discover the genuine flavours of the Alentejo given the enormous variety of restaurants, located in a city embraced by fortress walls, lined by medieval streets and squares and filled with historic memories.
Directions to Hotel
How to get to Convento do Espinheiro: When coming from Lisbon, take the Vasco da Gama Bridge which will take you onto the A2 highway. From there, turn onto the A6 highway and leave the highway at the 2nd exit to Evora. Turn right about 8 km ahead, turn right at the indication of Convento do Espinheiro, Hotel.
Book at Convento do Espinheiro, Hotel & Spa and enjoy a guided tour of the historic Convent and taste the magnificent Alentejo wines in the gothic wine cellar, in the company of the Sommelier.
- Banquets & Meetings - Business Center - Meeting Space - Disabled Access - Fine Dining On Site - Fine Dining Nearby - Fitness Center - High Speed Internet - Child Programs - Pool Indoor - Pool Outdoor - Spa Facility - Tennis Courts On Site