MONTE BRANCO a 300 year old farmhouse is situated on the edge of a little hamlet in the heart of typical Alentejano countryside, with its ancient olive groves and vineyards. Peace and tranquility is only interrupted by the sound of birds and goat bells. The nearest village Motrinos is 1 km away, to buy fresh goats milk cheeses. The historical World Heritage medieval town of Monsaraz set within its ancient fortified walls high on the hill, is about a 5 km drive; there are several excellent restaurants, craft shops and a castle dating back to the 11th century. S.Pedro Corval, the biggest pottery center in Portugal is a 10 minute drive. Nearby is the newly formed lake, Alqueva, the biggest in Europe, a natural reserve with fishing, boating and lakeside restaurants. There are two ancient neolithic burial chambers dated back to 3,000 BC just a 10 minute walk away.