CONCEPT

Portuguese Rui Graça and Austrian Pamela Wieser created Monte Esmeralda, which is much more than a house, is the perfect place for those seeking a sense of freedom and autonomy, as well as an experience of culture and art, in one of the most natural regions of Portugal - the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park.

Those staying at Monte Esmeralda will immediately feel the freedom to refresh themselves in the elevated pool or at the outdoor shower, to pick an orange or a fig from the orchard, but also the warmth of preparing a pizza in the old oven or spending an evening by the fireplace on the porch gazing at the stars...

Rui and Pamela will welcome you with enthusiasm in the estate riding arena, where they have been training their fabulous Lusitano Thoroughbred horses for over ten years. They will surely help you discover the best of Southwest Alentejo, with its wild beaches, mountains and valley.

Besides the horses, music is also part of the couple's daily routine. If you enjoy playing an instrument, singing or just listening, there is a good chance of joining one of the evenings that Rui organizes, where traditional music is usually shared among family and friends.