Fodor's Expert Review Bética Hotel Rural

About a 20-minute drive northwest of Serpa, this big manor house on a cobblestone street offers old Alentejo details and modern amenities. Located on the edge of the village of Pias, it's both a tranquil rural property and a great base for exploring a typical Alentejan village on foot. There's a huge breakfast spread, an outdoor pool, and, in winter, an open fire in a big stone chimney.