Pousada de Alijó to Reopen in March 2010

Monday, 25 January 2010 00:00

The Pousada de Alijó in the village of Alijo in the Douro Port Wine grape growing region in Portugal will reopen after a total redo in March 2010. The surrounding countryside has both the large quintas of the major Port Wine houses and also small estates with vineyards terraced down the mountainside. Visits can be made to the Port Wine Quintas to sample this famous wine and also to learn how it is produced. One of the most spectacular times to visit is in autumn for the 'vindima' (grape harvest). The fields are filled with workers picking the grapes and carrying then to collection points to begin the journey to be pressed. The Pousada de Alijo has 21 rooms with in-suite bathroom, air conditioning/heating, cable television and satellite, telephone, minibar and hair dryer. Some bedrooms are inter-connected. The Pousada has a restaurant offering a variety of dishes including a selection of local and regional specialties. Other facilities include bar, terrace, swimming pool, tennis court and parking.