Almada de Ouro

Casa da Paz is an excellent overnight option at the entrance to Almada de Ouro. Run by English owner Anne, it's a beautiful property with a pool overlooking the Rio Guadiana and a fully stocked kitchen for self-catering.

The village itself is tiny, with no other services. The setting above the river is lovely — the Guadiana valley starts to reveal its quiet beauty on this stretch.