The temple of delicate silences they call the Alentejo, that vast land of plains and small hills to the west and south of Lisbon, continues to surprise those in search of tranquility. One of its ideal hideaways is called the Octant.
The city of Évora is just 20 minutes away. The hotel is a strategic retreat, boasting elegant, contemporary design, balanced between the will to discover the history and white beauty of the region’s capital and the truth of the surrounding nature.
We are inside the Perdiganito Estate, 27 acres crossed by a series of secluded paths and fields that meet the freshness of the waters of the Monte Novo reservoir. A well-thought-out choice for enjoying all of this is any of the villas, with their own terrace and pool, or the rooms in the main building, which lead directly to the shared pools (privacy always assured, bear in mind).
It’s an outdoors marvel – and of amazing flavors too. They come from the hotel’s vegetable garden. When combined with freshness of other genuine Alentejo products at the table of the very special restaurant À Terra (By the Land – a great name), or at breakfasts or picnics anywhere on the property, it becomes an out-of-the-ordinary treat.
Speaking of the vegetable garden: it’s fun to take the workshop on how to grow them and then cook a dish with what you’ve learned and picked. Speaking of open-air: don’t forget to book a star watching session, guided by an astronomer. And top it all off with a few hours in the fantastic spa (indoor pool included), which is also designed for children.
At the Octant Évora, time doesn’t matter. And calm is the rule.
