Crane ’ s eye view | Herdade dos Grous
Or you could see this fabulous estate by horseback , which must be really invigorating . For anyone interested in horse riding , Herdade offer their visitors days of riding on one of their home bred horses .
I am not a fisherman , however I was invited had I the time to spend an hour of two of peace on their 200-acre lake . I understand fishing is very popular in Portugal , what a place to spend hours
contemplating the future ! And a return visit would have to include a hot air balloon flight over the Alentejo - surely a perfect way to see the largest region of Portugal .
You also need to allow time to enjoy the wine tasting , always given by an expert and to spend time in their extensive wine shop . For you will undoubtedly want to take something of Herdade home with you , souvenirs of the estate and the region or some of their most fabulous mild olive oils .
The Vila Vita Hotel group has a mission statement – it reads At times , something unique and extraordinary is created . Herdade dos Grous is all of the above .
For further information contact : www . herdadedosgrous . com Tel : + 351 284 960000
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