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Monte da Lagoa Seca
Location 
Monte da Lagoa Seca is situated in an ecological reserve between the town of Ourique and the village of Santana da Serra. Despite its rural location, it is easily accessible both from the Algarve and from Lisbon, being less than 10 minutes' drive from the IC1 highway. Your travelling time from Faro Airport would be 70 minutes, and from Lisbon, 2 hours. The town of Ourique is a 15 minute drive and there you will find banks, a post office, chemist, supermarket, shops and restaurants. The village of Santana da Serra has its own quiet charm, situated as it is close to the Barragem (dam) de Santa Clara and retaining many of the traditional ways of the past. It is particularly well-known for the production of honey, and also cork, an important crop throughout this region. At Lagoa Seca we are ideally situated both for a relaxing break in the heart of the beautiful Alentejo countryside, and for exploring the surrounding area, which has so much to offer in terms of historical interest and natural history.
The Algarve coast, with its wide choice of beaches, shops and excellent restaurants (fresh fish is a speciality) is only 40 minutes away, while approximately 1 hour's drive will find you on the West Coast with its rugged scenery and many quiet beaches.(This is where the Portuguese like to take their holidays). A drive of 90 minutes will take you to the renowned and beautiful World Heritage City of Evora, well worth a visit. Closer to hand are the historic towns of Beja, the capital of the Lower Alentejo; Mertola, with its Moorish influences; and the lovely mountain town of Monchique, famous for its handicrafts and the healing waters of the nearby spa.