Três Marias
Três Marias is a simple and beautiful rural hotel nestled among the serene countryside of the Alentejo Coast.
After driving through a stretch of dirt road, you arrive at this little slice of heaven on the coast of Alentejo, the perfect base to explore the spectacular beaches of Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park.
The owner, Balthasar, is a founder member of Rota Vicentina (a network of walking and cycling trails), and his passionate knowledge about the area is captivating.
Três Marias is a rural hotel offering fifteen whitewashed rooms with minimal rustic decor, plenty of natural light, and an inviting porch for enjoying the surrounding nature.
The delicious breakfast includes fresh fruit, cooked meats, regional cheeses, eggs, and fresh pastries. Dinner, available on request, consists of a regional set menu and wine.
Awesomeness
The resident ostrich Daisy and three donkeys.
A wonderful base for walking, cycling, surfing, canoeing, and birdwatching.
The dreamy and serene surrounding Alentejo landscape.
The regional dinner and wine were lovely.
Hammocks!
Bear in Mind
A car is recommended unless you’re on a hiking/cycling trip.
When we visited, there wasn’t a swimming pool, but they’ve since built one - a welcome addition.
No TV or AC in the rooms, and wi-fi can sometimes be slow.
This is a rural countryside house, here luxury is the simple life.
Q&A with Balthasar Trueb about Três Marias
Três Marias is located in the Alentejo Coast.
Três Marias is located between the villages of Vila Nova Milfontes and Porto Covo, in the Alentejo Coast, a region very popular with hikers walking the Rota Vicentina.
Here it’s all about appreciating the nature, the fresh air, and the silence. This is a walkers’ and cyclists’ paradise, as it is for surfing, horse riding, canoeing, and birdwatching. And if you just want to relax in a hammock and read a book whilst enjoying the sound of the birds, this place is certainly very good for that too.
The fabulous Rota Vicentina offers several walking routes to explore by foot, horse or bicycle.
Visit the nearby village of Vila Nova de Milfontes and enjoy lunch or dinner at the fantastic restaurant 'Tasca do Celso'. Booking is highly recommended.
We had a lovely meal at the restaurant 'Porto das Barcas'.
For fresh seafood with a beautiful sea view, head to the restaurant 'A Choupana'.
Três Marias
Ribeira Da Azenha
7645-909 Vila Nova de Milfontes
Portugal
Location
Três Marias is a rural boutique hotel in Vila Nova de Milfontes, in Alentejo.
Airport
Faro (FAO) – 162km
Lisbon (LIS) – 178km
Porto (OPO) – 468km
By Car
Unless you are on a walking/cycling trip, hiring a car is highly recommended to get to Três Marias and explore the region and the beautiful beaches nearby. Otherwise, you can take a taxi or the hotel can arrange a transfer from the airport.
© Photos by JO&SO and courtesy of Três Marias.
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