loved it

Borba, well worth a visit with the municipality creating a free parking place for motorhomes with all facilities. All nice friendly atmosphere, the area is known for its marble quarries which is evident in the town from the marble pavements to the impressive marble carved Fonte das Bicas situated in the town centre with lovely surrounding park with picnic areas.

Nice!!

Ok

Needs restauration

(Translated by Google) It's in the municipal park. It is very beautiful, all made of marble and decorated with garlands and bows in relief as well as busts of the kings Dña María and D. Pedro (Original) Está en el parque municipal. Es muy bonita, toda de mármol y decorada con guirnaldas y lazos en relieve así como bustos de los reyes Dña María y D. Pedro

(Translated by Google) Plenty of shaded areas for pleasant reading or other pleasures. However, it would be much more pleasant if the lake were actually clean and working. (Original) Bastantes lugares a sombra, para agradaveis leituras ou outros deleites. Contudo seria muito mais agradável se o lago estivesse de facto limpo e a trabalhar.

I love their rosè, I wanted to buy a case but I couldn't buy any because they were closed even though on Google it said they are open.

The best place to relax and unwind!

N hit

Fantastic

(Translated by Google) Typical Alentejo village, very funny. Quiet place, good for those who want to relax. The gentlemen who provide assistance to the village are very friendly and helpful, I can only say good things about them. Warm bread every morning very good. I stayed at Casa da Vinha, although it is cute, it needs some maintenance, tiles needing to be undone, wooden animals (I think) on the sofa, toilet is not fixed to the floor, double bed is not the best. Swimming pool far from the village, steep descent, for those with reduced mobility will have to go by car. Nice pool area despite there being vacant houses on site The pool was not cleaned daily (although some guests took the time to clean it), and I doubt that the pH analysis was carried out frequently. The worst of all was the access to it, cars parked on the street, waste from the dogs that live there scattered on the ground, as well as stalls with farm animals and a pigsty. I was lucky that the days I went to the pool there were no flies. My choice was because I knew it was pet friendly, it turns out that because of the dogs that barked at mine, (my dogs are sociable and were scared) I had to leave them at home closed or go with my family instead. I found the stay to be very expensive for the conditions they offer. It's a shame, because I believe that once upon a time this restored village was fantastic. (Original) Aldeia típica alentejana , muito engraçada. Local sossegado, bom para quem quer relaxar. Os srs que dão assistência á aldeia são muito simpáticos e prestáveis, só tenho a dizer bem. Pão quentinho todas as manhãs muito bom. Fiquei na Casa da Vinha, apesar de engraçada precisa de alguma manutenção, tijoleira a desfazer, bichinhos da madeira ( penso eu ) no sofá , sanita não se encontra fixa ao chão, cama de casal não é das melhores. Piscina distante da Aldeia, descida acentuada , para quem mobilidade reduzida terá que ir de carro. Espaço da piscina agradável apesar de existirem casas devolutas no local A limpeza da piscina não era feita diariamente ( apesar de alguns hóspedes se entreterem a limpar ), assim como duvido que seja feita a análise do pH com frequência. O pior de tudo era o acesso á mesma, carros estacionados na rua, dejectos dos cães que ali vivem espalhados pelo chão , assim como barraquinhas com animais de criação e uma pocilga. Tive sorte que nos dias que fui á piscina não havia moscas. A minha escolha foi por saber que era pet friendly , acontece que por causa dos cães que ladravam aos meus, ( meus cães são sociáveis e ficaram com medo ) tive que deixa-los em casa fechados ou ir á vez com os meus familiares . Achei a estadia muito cara para as condições que oferecem. É uma pena , pois acredito que em tempos esta Aldeia recuperada era fantástica.

(Translated by Google) It's a village in the mountains, they rent wonderful little houses (Original) É uma aldeia na serra, alugam casinhas maravilhosas

(Translated by Google) My group of friends and I spent a fantastic weekend in May at Aldeia de S. Gregório. Rustic houses with a touch of modernity, comfortable and ideal for relaxing from city life. The entire process of booking, checking in, checking out was good. I recommend it for a few days of rest or as a starting point to get to know the region. (Original) Eu e o meu grupo de amigos passámos um fantástico fim de semana de Maio na Aldeia de S. Gregório. Casinhas rusticas com um toque de modernidade, confortáveis e ideais para espairecer da vida da cidade. Todo o processo da marcação, check in, check out foi bom. Recomendo para uns dias de descanso ou como ponto de partida para conhecer a região.

(Translated by Google) The rough exterior is deceiving: the church inside is absolutely beautiful! What a sight! (Original) O exterior tosco engana: a igreja por dentro é absolutamente lindíssima! Que estrondo!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, different, well-kept church with gorgeous ceilings. A hidden gem in Borba! (Original) Igreja bonita, diferente, bem cuidada e com tetos lindíssimos. Uma pérola escondida em Borba!

(Translated by Google) The Church of São Bartolomeu has a façade that leaves something to be desired, in need of renovation, but the interior is beautiful! I recommend a visit! (Original) Igreja de São Bartolomeu com uma fachada que deixa a desejar, necessita de uma requalificação mas um interior lindíssimo! Aconselho a visita!

(Translated by Google) A very well decorated church, with Moorish tile panels, a baroque altar, and a magnificent ceiling with breathtaking paintings. I highly recommend you visit. (Original) Igreja muito bem ornamentada, painéis de azulejos mouriscos, altar barroco, teto magnífico com pintura de tirar o fôlego. Aconselho vivamente a visitarem.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church. This church was founded in 1560 as a chapel attached to the main church. In 1609, it was elevated to the status of parish seat and was completely rebuilt. One of its main attractions is the painted ceiling, depicting scenes from the life of Saint Bartholomew, dating from around 1630. (Original) Linda igreja. Esta igreja foi fundada em 1560, como capela sujeita à Matriz. Em 1609, foi elevada a sede de freguesia e foi totalmente reconstruida. Um dos seus principais motivos de interesse é o teto pintado, representando cenas da vida de São Bartolomeu, data de cerca de 1630.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, I loved it (Original) Lindissima amei

(Translated by Google) Beautiful interior, very Portuguese. The exterior needs a little hand... (Original) Precioso el interior, muy portugués. El exterior necesita una manita...

Castelo de Borba Type: castle / wall Time spent: 10 min Parking: available, large Bike parking: not available Restaurant: available several ones Path for disabled: available Price: free The main walls were built by the order of a king Dinis, 14 century. In the 19th century, the castle lost it's main purpose, so local citizens integrated their houses into its walls.

Very impressive conservation work. As I visited on a Saturday during Winter visits were closed. You need to schedule them ahead if you want to climb onto the walls.

Love this place ❤

Castle in the middle of the town. Old towm inside the walls

Very nice

Great view.

Not exiting

There’s a wide selection of wine in the shop. The prices are therefore varying and so everyone can find their choice.

(Translated by Google) Super service with explanations and advice on wines in general. (Original) Atendimento super com explicação e aconselhamento dos vinhos em geral.

(Translated by Google) A place where we can buy various types of wine, of different quality and different prices. Good and attentive service. (Original) Local ,onde podemos comprar vários tipos de vinho,de diferente qualidade e diferentes preços. Bom e atencioso atendimento.

(Translated by Google) Great food, incredibly friendly and simple staff, great conditions, reasonable prices...what more could you ask for? (Original) Óptima comida, funcionários de uma simpatia e simplicidade espetacular, condições óptimas, preços razoáveis...que mais se pode pedir?

(Translated by Google) Catarina gave us a very pleasant and informative tour. Tasting was fun and there are many tasty wines for sale in the store. Thanks again! (Original) Catarina heeft ons een erg gezellige en informatieve rondleiding bezorgt. Proeverij was leuk en in de winkel zijn veel lekkere wijnen te koop. Nogmaals bedankt!

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful, the service is friendly, but... I bought several bottles of wine. When I got home I realized that they had cheated me on the price!! One price was marked and the invoice showed another, almost €1 more per bottle! I didn't like it! 🤔🙄 (Original) O espaço é bonito, o atendimento simpatico, mas... Comprei varias garrafas de vinho. Quando cheguei a casa verifiquei que me enganaram no preço!! Estava marcado um valor e na fatura veio outro, quase a mais 1€ por garrafa! Não gostei! 🤔🙄

(Translated by Google) The right place for the commercial products that the winery provides. With variety and quality. Simple display of products, which makes choices easier. A place to visit for lovers of these products. (Original) O local certo para os produtos comerciais que a adega fornece. Com variedade e qualidade . Exposição simples dos produtos, o que facilita as escolhas . Local a visitar para os amantes destes produtos.

(Translated by Google) I've been there a few times, but not many. Good food, good atmosphere, good service, friendly staff, good access, easy parking, but it seems to me that, despite the quality, some prices are excessive. I recommend it. (Original) Já frequentei algumas vezes, não muitas. Boa comida, bom ambiente, bom serviço, pessoal simpático, bom acesso,facilidade de estacionamento mas parece - me que, apesar da qualidade, alguns preços pecam por excesso. Recomendo

(Translated by Google) I've already roasted a lamb there and it was great... (Original) Já lá assei um borrego e ficou óptimo...

(Translated by Google) Facade of the main church in need of renovation! (Original) Fachada da Igreja Matriz a precisar de uma requalificação!

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It's ok.

(Translated by Google) Place where Portugal maintained its independence. (Original) Local onde Portugal manteve a sua independência.

(Translated by Google) The requalification of the monument introduced a very well signposted observation platform, but a (physical) model of the terrain "hidden" by the platform was missing - the maps used are not particularly easy to interpret. (Original) A requalificação do monumento introduziu uma plataforma de observação bastante bem sinalizada, mas ficou a faltar uma maquete (física) do terreno "oculto" da plataforma - os mapas usados não são especialmente fáceis de interpretar.

(Translated by Google) With a stunning view of the Serra de Ossa, you will find this magnificent monument! The Padrão commemorates the Portuguese victory in the Battle of Montes Claros, fought in 1665. It was the last major battle of the Wars of Restoration of Independence, which began under King John IV and which ended with the signing of the peace agreement between Portugal and Spain in 1668, during the regency of King Pedro II. (Original) Com uma paisagem deslumbrante para a Serra de Ossa encontra-se este magnífico monumento! O Padrão comemora a vitória portuguesa na Batalha de Montes Claros, travada em 1665. Foi a última grande luta das Guerras da Restauração da Independência, que D. João IV iniciou e que terminaram com a assinatura do acordo de paz entre Portugal e Espanha, em 1668, durante a regência de D. Pedro II.

(Translated by Google) The Battle of Montes Claros was fought on 17 June 1665, in Montes Claros, near Borba, between the Portuguese and the Spanish. HistoryEdit The Spanish prepared for an all-out attack, but the Portuguese rulers took all the necessary precautions and measures to defend the kingdom. Calculating that the attempted invasion would be made through the southern borders, that is, through the Alentejo, it was in this province that the greatest precautions were taken. Three thousand and five hundred men were immediately sent from Trás-os-Montes, constituting four thirds of infantry and fourteen companies of cavalry. Simão de Vasconcelos e Sousa took three hundred knights and two thousand infantry from Lisbon, and Pedro Jacques de Magalhães presented himself with one thousand five hundred infantry and five hundred cavalry. The group represented a reinforcement of seven thousand eight hundred men, which gave António Luís de Meneses, Marquis of Marialva, total command of twenty thousand five hundred combatants. The Marquis of Caracena had planned nothing less than to occupy Lisbon, first taking Vila Viçosa and then the city of Setúbal. He then set his army in motion, which consisted of fifteen thousand infantry, seven thousand six hundred knights and garrisons of fourteen cannons and two mortars. Having occupied Borba, which they found uninhabited, the Spanish attacked Vila Viçosa, which, although poorly fortified, offered unwavering resistance to the enemy's attacks. Meanwhile, the Portuguese army was advancing to help the town, but the command decided that the troops should stop at Montes Claros, approximately halfway between Vila Viçosa and Estremoz. Upon learning of the proximity of the Portuguese army, the Spanish general immediately gave orders for the forces at his disposal to march towards the enemy. Charging en masse, the Spanish cavalry opened gaps in the infantry thirds of the first line, but were met with a hail of grapeshot fired by the artillery commanded by D. Luís de Meneses. The Castilian squadrons, forced to retreat, regrouped and launched a second charge on Francisco da Silva Moura's third, causing the death of him and thirty other Portuguese soldiers. The Marquis of Marialva was not willing to give ground or lose heart. Under his orders, the gaps opened by the Spanish cavalry were filled, while the artillery continued to fire on the Castilians. A second, equally impetuous charge managed to drive the Spanish knights back to the same point where the first had been stopped, but the losses suffered were such that they had to stop as well, without the second Portuguese line, personally commanded by the Marquis of Marialva, even being bothered. The Count of Schomberg was about to fall into Spanish hands when a shot felled the horse he was riding. The Spaniards, who seemed to have counted on the fury of the first mass attacks, carried out mainly by the cavalry, found themselves in a dangerous situation. They made a third charge, but the initial impetus had been lost and discouragement took hold of them. After seven hours of fighting, the attackers began to retreat, and General Caracena himself, recognizing that the battle was lost, fled to Juromenha, from where he then continued on to Badajoz. The Battle of Montes Claros can be considered to have definitively determined Portugal's victory in the wars with Castile, with peace being signed between the two kingdoms three years later in the Treaty of Lisbon of 1668. The Battle of Montes Claros was the last of Portugal's five great victories against the Spanish in the Restoration War, the others being: Montijo, Linhas de Elvas, Ameixial and Castelo Rodrigo. Source Wikipedia (Original) A Batalha de Montes Claros, foi travada em 17 de Junho de 1665, em Montes Claros, perto de Borba, entre Portugueses e Espanhóis. HistóriaEditar Preparam-se os espanhóis para um ataque que tudo levasse de vencida, mas por seu lado os governantes portugueses tomaram todas as cautelas e providências indispensáveis para a defesa do reino. Calculando que a tentativa de invasão seria feita através das fronteiras do Sul, isto é pelo Alentejo, foi nessa província que se tomaram as maiores precauções. Três mil e quinhentos homens foram sem demora enviados de Trás-os-Montes, constituindo quatro terços de infantaria e catorze companhias de cavalaria. Simão de Vasconcelos e Sousa levou de Lisboa trezentos cavaleiros e dois mil infantes e Pedro Jacques de Magalhãesapresentou-se com mil e quinhentos soldadosde infantaria e quinhentos de cavalaria. O conjunto representava um reforço de sete mil e oitocentos homens, o que dotava António Luís de Meneses, Marquês de Marialva com o comando total de vinte mil e quinhentos combatentes. O Marquês de Caracena havia planeado nada menos do que ocupar Lisboa, tomando em primeiro lugar Vila Viçosa e a seguir a cidade de Setúbal. Então pôs em movimento o seu exército, que se compunha de quinze mil infantes, sete mil e seiscentos cavaleiros e as guarnições de catorze canhões e dois morteiros. Tendo ocupado Borba que encontraram despovoada, os espanhóis atacaram Vila Viçosa que embora mal fortificada, ofereceu aos ataques do inimigo uma resistência inquebrantável. Entretanto, o exército português avançava para socorrer a praça, mas foi resolvido pelo comando que as tropas se detivessem em Montes Claros, a aproximadamente meio caminho entre Vila Viçosa e Estremoz. O general espanhol ao saber da proximidade do exército português, deu ordens imediatas para que as forças de que dispunha marchassem ao encontro do adversário. Carregando em massa, a cavalaria espanhola abriu brechas nos terços de infantaria da primeira linha, mas foi recebida com uma chuva de metralha disparada pela artilhariacomandada por D. Luís de Meneses. Os esquadrões de Castela, obrigados a recuar refizeram-se e lançaram segunda carga sobre o terço de Francisco da Silva Moura, causando a morte deste e de mais trinta soldados portugueses. O Marquês de Marialva não estava disposto a ceder terreno ou a perder o ânimo. Sob as suas ordens, as brechas abertas pela cavalaria espanhola foram colmatadas, enquanto a artilharia não cessava de fazer fogo sobre os castelhanos. Uma segunda carga igualmente impetuosa, conseguiu no entanto levar os cavaleiros espanhóis até ao mesmo ponto onde fora detida a primeira, mas as perdas sofridas foram de tal ordem que tiveram de deter-se também, sem que a segunda linha portuguesa comandada pessoalmente pelo Marquês de Marialva, tivesse sequer sido molestada. O Conde de Schomberg esteve prestes a cair em mãos espanholas, quando um tiro abateu o cavalo que ele montava. O espanhóis que pareciam ter contado com a fúria dos primeiros ataques em massa, executados em especial pela cavalaria, viram-se em situação de perigo. Deram ainda uma terceira carga, mas o ímpeto inicial tinha-se perdido e o desânimo apoderava-se deles. Ao cabo de sete horas de luta, os atacantes começaram a debandar, e o próprio general Caracena, reconhecendo que a batalha estava perdida, fugiu para Juromenha, de onde seguiu depois a caminho de Badajoz. Pode considerar-se que a batalha de Montes Claros determinou definitivamente a vitória de Portugal nas guerras com Castela, assinando-se três anos mais tarde entre os dois reinos a paz no Tratado de Lisboa de 1668. A batalha de Montes Claros foi a última das cinco grandes vitórias de Portugal contra os espanhóis na Guerra da Restauração, sendo as restantes: Montijo, Linhas de Elvas, Ameixial e Castelo Rodrigo. Fonte Wikipedia

(Translated by Google) Now with a viewing platform with an explanation of the battle!!! (Original) Agora com uma plataforma miradouro com explicação da batalha!!!

(Translated by Google) The Padrão (Pillar) has been there for 300 years. Now the marble tombstone to function as an interpretation of the site placed there in 2014 with rectangular blocks of marble is indecipherable. (Original) O Padrão (Pilar) está lá há 300 anos. Agora a lápide de mármore para funcionar como interpretação do local colocada lá em 2014 com blocos rectangulares de mármore é indecifrável.

(Translated by Google) Excellent accommodation! The welcome is very friendly. The pool is great (in the middle of the vineyards!). (Original) Um alojamento excelente! O acolhimento é muito simpático. A piscina é óptima (no meio das vinhas!).

(Translated by Google) Excellent service! Clean and super quiet room. For those looking for peace and quiet, there is no better place to stay in Borba. (Original) Atendimento excelente ! Quarto limpo e super calmo. Para quem quer tranquilidade não há melhor locar em Borba.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to spend moments of tranquility, serenity and peace. Good place for those who like contact with rural places. The accommodation is spacious, with a great bathroom, internet, comfortable room. The best part is the excellent breakfast, 5 stars. Only one drawback, the lack of a microwave, but nothing that can't be solved. Thanks to the friendliness of the staff (Carolina). (Original) Excelente local para passar momentos de muita tranquilidade, serenidade e paz. Bom local para quem gosta de contacto com locais rurais. A habitação é espaçosa, com uma ótima casa de banho, internet, conforto no quarto. O Top está na entrega de um excelente pequeno almoço, 5 estrelas. Só um senão, a falta de micro-ondas, mas nada que não se resolva. Obrigado à simpatia do staff (Carolina).

(Translated by Google) Our first time at Quinta do Barreiro was in June 2020 and we loved it... After 3 years we returned and confirmed everything we had experienced before (with the upgrade of the pool now being next to the houses). Carolina is 5*, she knows how to welcome guests and makes us feel at home. We will definitely be back. 😁 (Original) A nossa primeira vez na Quinta do Barreiro foi em junho de 2020 e adoramos.... Passados 3 anos voltamos e comprovamos tudo que tínhamos vivido anteriormente ( com o upgrade da piscina ser agora junto às casas ). A Carolina é 5*, sabe receber os clientes e faz-nos sentir em casa. Haveremos de voltar com toda a certeza. 😁

(Translated by Google) A fantastic and peaceful place to spend a few days in the beautiful city of Borba! Perfect for recharging your batteries! Service, cleanliness and the amazing breakfast! We loved the experience and will do it again. Thank you Carolina and Rosalina for all your kindness! (Original) Um local fantástico e sossegado para passar uns dias na bela cidade de Borba! Perfeito para recarregar energias! atendimento, limpeza e o pequeno almoço formidável! Adoramos a experiência e será para repetir. Um obrigada Carolina e Rosalina por toda a simpatia!

(Translated by Google) Quality Rural Tourism. Close to the center of Borba, bedroom with living room and kitchenette, all spacious, simple but very pleasant decoration. To repeat. (Original) Turismo Rural com qualidade. Perto do centro de Borba, quarto com sala e kitchenet, tudo espaçoso, decoração simples mas muito agradável. A repetir.

(Translated by Google) Excellent rural tourism in Borba. Super comfortable and cozy rooms, impeccable cleanliness, excellent breakfast and the friendliness of Carolina who welcomes us so well and makes us feel at home. Thank you very much for such a great stay. We will definitely vote again soon. (Original) Excelente turismo rural em Borba. Quartos super confortáveis e acolhedores, limpeza impecável, pequeno almoço excelente e a simpatia da Carolina que nos recebe tão bem e nos faz sentir em casa. Muito obrigado por esta estadia tão boa. Votaremos em breve com certeza

(Translated by Google) It could be better preserved (Original) Podia estar melhor preservado

(Translated by Google) One star out of five for the mayor, who says he will not resign because doing so would be an act of cowardice (Original) Uma estrela em cinco pelo presidente de câmara, o qual afirma não se demitir porque se o fizesse seria um acto de cobardia

(Translated by Google) As a Borba native... there's nothing better than staying for a while in the beautiful city of Borba, Portugal. (Original) Como Borba que sou....nada melhor que ficar por uns na bela cidade de Borba, Portugal.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent building 🤩 (Original) Edifício magnífico 🤩