Description
In the heart of Alentejo, Herdade da Várzea do Escalda is located in Mértola. Portuguese border municipality in the district of Beja, Alentejo region and sub-region of Baixo Alentejo. It is the sixth largest municipality in Portugal. This fabulous estate, surrounded by nature, is made up of 130 hectares of land which includes 3 houses, of which: 1 with 100m² of living space; 2 rooms for total recovery with 70m² and 40m². It also has 65 hectares of stone pines and a water mill that is over 100 years old. With enormous potential for those who want to invest in rural tourism or for those who simply want to enjoy the Alentejo nature, the Herdade is very close to Serpa, Beja and the border with Spain. Perfect location for those who like to venture into water sports in the waters of the Guadiana River, walk trails on the riverbank or visit the famous Pulo do Lobo. The Pulo do Lobo waterfall or simply Pulo do Lobo is a Portuguese waterfall located on the Guadiana river, about 18 km north of Mértola, Beja district. The view from this magical place is breathtaking, a unique landscape of outstanding singularity. If you like adventure and also culture, Herdade da Várzea do Escalda unites your desires, because in Mértola you will find a world of history and stories to discover. With traces dating back to the Neolithic period, the Municipality of Mértola currently has archaeological sites that allow us to return to the past without the help of a time machine. The Cryptoportico, Torre Couraça, Roman houses and roads, Castle, the Main Church, Convent of S. Francisco, Hermitage of S. Barão, Moinho do Alferes, Moinho de S. Miguel, Hermitage of Nossa Sra. de Aracelis or the Mine of S. Domingos are just a few examples of the cultural heritage that the town of Mértola has to offer. Unique cuisine, millenary history and pure nature are just a stone's throw away from Herdade da Várzea do Escalda. Make this estate your enchanted place!
