The central part of Alentejo in Portugal is composed of a series of magnificent towns and villages which preserve various ancient monuments. This region has remained unexplored by tourism and therefore is often a popular joint for villas and cottages as the land price is not as high as in Algarve.

One of the most popular locations for the buying of villas and cottages in Portugal is located in the central part of the Alentejo region and is known as Estremoz. Like various locations in Portugal which possess various relics and ruins of the past, in Estremoz one is likely to come across certain such relics. In fact the most noticeable evidences are the two sets of walls that secured the town from any form of external aggression and the first section was built in the 13th century while the second section was built during the 17th century War of Restoration against the Spanish fleet. The most significant feature of Estremoz is definitely the medieval citadel which is located on the top of the hill and is at present considered to be one among the best Pousadas in the country of Portugal as a whole.

A very  major characteristic of this beautiful town is definitely the enriched and exquisite quality of its architectures which lures the investors of country houses and cottages by the use of marble which is popularly referred to as ‘white gold’ in the Alentejo region. The main square of Estremoz is known as ‘rossio’ and the town has an old worldly feeling associated with it which is evident while wandering along its streets and one of the major features of the buildings of this region are the archetypal Alentejano type chimneys visible in almost every house. While the cuisine of this area is all set to attract individuals for investing in cottages, the region of Estremoz is well known for their red clay pottery and presently they engrave beautiful statuettes known as ‘bonecos of Estremoz’.