The Pousada de Sousel stands on a hill overlooking the vast Alentejo plains, and as it is near the Maranhão dam this pousada is ideal for fishing and water sports. Nearby attractions include the 16th century Sousel Parish Church, Nossa Sra. da Orada Church, Paulistas Convent , Santa Maria Chapel and Praça de Touros (one of the oldest bull-rings in Portugal), Alter do Chão Stud Farm, Estremoz , Vila Viçosa , Borba - Marble quarries, Évoramonte Castle, Maranhão dam, Pavia Dolmen and the Sta. Maria do Ameixial Roman monument.
The village of Sousel is located in Alentejo which is just 17km away from Estremoz and 55km from Portalegre.
The Pousade de Sousel has 28 double rooms and 4 suites with private terraces or balconies. All are air conditioned with cable television, a mini bar, telephone and ensuite bathroom complete with hair dryer and bathrobes.
The pousada Sao Miguel has its own swimming pool and activities available in the immediate area include mountain biking, canoeing, shooting range, falconry shows, horse riding, country walks, archery and shooting (pigeon, grouse, rabbit, hare, partridge and wild boar).
The restaurant specialises in regional cuisine and offers “Flavours of the Mount” which gives guests a taste of the most perfect tradition of Alentejo with regional costumes, superb wines and gastronomic menus including dishes like tomato soup, codfish turnovers with pepper rice, stewed chicken and regional nut pudding.
