Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, Monforte, a Member of Design Hotels

This is a very memorable place - lovely views, great food, wonderful people. We stayed here on our way to Coimbra from the Algarve. It was a 40 minute drive to Evora where we spent all day and then returned to the hotel. This would be a very special place for a wedding or occasion. But just hanging out is a good plan as well. I would definitely stay here again.

Our visit started long before with email and phone calls with Inesh who was so very warm and accommodating with our many questions. Inesh helped us with setting up dinner reservations providing a list of winery suggestions in the surrounding areas. At check in we were greeted by the equally warm and gracious Margarida. She kindly offered us an upgrade and showed us the option between two rooms for us to choose and took her time answering all of our questions. Indeed EVERYONE we met at Torre De Palma was superb but I have to single out Gonçalo who we first met at the bar and then at both dinners at the restaurant. Very attentive, excellent mixologist, knowledgable on all of the wines and pairings and just made us feel like we were in someone's home. He and Tana helped make our 41st anniversary dinner memorable, Muito obrigado Gonçalo! Thanks to Tana at the bar and Monica at breakfast as well! It was most unfortunate that it rained non stop during our stay but we were still treated to a delightful stay and are already planning our return during a less rainy period!