The project has four Carpe Vita Retreat Houses located in the romantic Historical Center of Aljezur, right at the top of the hill, neighboring the castle and overlooking the magnificent valley and stream of Aljezur.
The quaint little houses have been wisely Alentejo recuperate in the traditional adobe building based technique called, Which confers them not only their original architectural traits, but also those of the comfort and insulation that can not be achieved only with this type of construction. There are four independent T1 apartments, fully equipped with kitchenette, TV, DVD, sound system and central heating. Tastefully and individually decorated, creating in each of the houses its own specific ambiance.
The privileged location, right in the heart of the Natural Park of the SW of the Alentejo and Vicentina Coast, Full Version the full enjoyment of the peace and quite of the village even during the summer months, with a variety of restaurants, shops and other amenities , all within walking distance – on top of the several most interesting museums and Moorish castle, dating from the 10th century, place at the top of the hill.
Besides the retreat-houses, Carpe Vita – of the young couple Nuno and Luisa -, also offers you the chance to fully experience and enjoy the Vicentina Coast by organizing trekking trips along the coast. These treks, guided by Nuno (instructor of the National School of Mountaineering), combine the contemplative and peace that the wild and well preserved outdoors of this region have to offer with the stimulating and very healthy practice of walking. If you prefer experiencing Vicentina Coast from the words, Carpe Vita Surf material has to rent.
To finish and recover from all the activity, Carpe Vita also have available for you a professional massager. The massages (relaxation, shiatsu and abyanga) are done in your own retreat-house and promise to Contribute to your total relaxation.
Beside all these activities there is much more to see and do in this area of the Vincentian Coast … from the unsurpassable beaches – Amoreira, Arrifana, Vale Figueira or Beloved, to name but a few – to the many wonders that await to be discovered as we head inland into the core of rural life, where rich archaeological spoils also confirm the richness of the region. Another must is the journey of discovery of the many delicacies of the local gastronomy, Particularly the wonderful fish and seafood dishes – such as the “Percevan” (endemic species of the barnacle family) – Although the local meat is no less amazing (free range and being fed on the local natural pastures), and so is the Aljezur Sweet Potato and the local endemic fruit (medronho) fire-water – “Aguardente of Medronho.


