Title: Visit Mertola: 2026 Travel Guide for Mertola, Beja District | Expedia.com [Hotels in Mertola](https://expedia.com/Mertola-Hotels.d6123116.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Mertola](https://expedia.com/Mertola-Vacation-Rentals.d6123116.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Mertola](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Mertola.d6123116.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Mertola](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Mertola.d6123116.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Mertola](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Mertola.d6123116.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mertola Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Mertola.d6123116.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mertola ## Travel Guide ![Walking in Mértola #Portugal #mertola #architecture #topeuropephoto #visitportugal #igersportugal #portugalalive #portugalcomefeitos #sharing_portugal #topportugalphoto #discoverportugal #ig_portugal #portugal_em_fotos #super_portugal #portugalvisuals #portugalemclicks #findout_portugal #RevealPortugal #weshareportugal #portugaladdict #portugal_gems #traveltheworld #travelphotography #travel #alentejo #alentejolovers #visitalentejo #visitmertola #alentejogram #travelchannel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123116/a3bd2498-6b61-41c8-add7-631f95de9328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walking in Mértola #Portugal #mertola #architecture #topeuropephoto #visitportugal #igersportugal #portugalalive #portugalcomefeitos #sharing_portugal #topportugalphoto #discoverportugal #ig_portugal #portugal_em_fotos #super_portugal #portugalvisuals #portugalemclicks #findout_portugal #RevealPortugal #weshareportugal #portugaladdict #portugal_gems #traveltheworld #travelphotography #travel #alentejo #alentejolovers #visitalentejo #visitmertola #alentejogram #travelchannel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123116/a3bd2498-6b61-41c8-add7-631f95de9328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![There are so many little corners of this country that you won´t be able to find without going on one of those exiting adventures.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123116/6b1c319c-9a21-49b1-92d0-57ab8326fab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mértola is a Portuguese village raiana dodistrito Beja, Alentejo region and sub-region of Baixo Alentejo, with over 2 000 inhabitants. The village lies situated on a hill on the right bank of the Guadiana river, just upstream of the confluence of Oeiras river. It is the seat of the sixth most extensive municipality of Portugal, with 1 292.87 km ² and 7274 inhabitants (2011), divided into seven parishes. The municipality is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Beja and Serpa, east Spain, south of Alcoutim and west by Almodovar and Castro Verde. The Mértola village is known for the São Domingos mine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123116/fe89c638-6bc9-431f-9f01-e3fe6c90d11b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![a couple of storks ... in the south of Portugal they find on the borders of the roads, they make their nests on the electricity poles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123116/a838de53-787d-4ced-a24c-033b75b36d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mertola Things to do Reviews - Mertola Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Mertola ![Beira Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4740000/4739400/4739377/9162d5ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beira Rio Rua Dr. Afonso Costa No. 108 Mertola $49 nightly $52 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mertola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (279 reviews) Great staff, very clean. Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=4739377&PinnedHotelID=4739377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123116) ![Hotel Museu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4770000/4761900/4761885/e2001027_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Museu Rua Dr Afonso Costa No: 112 Mertola $64 nightly $68 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Mertola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews) Great location, good sized clean room and very helpful staff. Loved the archaeological ruins in the reception area. Excellent breakfast. Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=4761885&PinnedHotelID=4761885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123116) ![Outra Vida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111900000/111899600/111899592/a09cd4a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Outra Vida Martinhanes Mertola Beja $103 nightly $110 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this country house in Mertola. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden, and a picnic area. [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=111899592&PinnedHotelID=111899592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123116) [See all 286 properties in Mertola](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6123116) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Monte da Eirinha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105960000/105953400/105953348/a1c53b1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monte da Eirinha Monte da Eirinha Mertola Beja Stay at this cottage in Mertola. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Quite peaceful and friendly Reviewed on May 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Mertola-Hotels-Monte-Da-Eirinha.h105953348.Hotel-Information) ![Casa do Rosa - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Wifi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353500/92353439/55d45a8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa do Rosa - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Wifi Mertola Beja District Stay at this residence in Mertola. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Het was een leuk huisje in een heel klein dorp. Hele aardige mensen. Je hebt veel wandelingen in de buurt. Ook ben je dicht bij Mertola. Van de eigenaar kregen we brood en kaas. Het huis heeft alles wat je nodig hebt. Alleen geen verwarming. Dus het is koud in de winter. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Mertola-Hotels-Lovely-2-Bed-House-Santana-De-Cambas.h92353439.Hotel-Information) ![A small refuge in the south of Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78400000/78396000/78395916/6fcf39ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A small refuge in the south of Portugal Alcaria Ruiva Mértola Beja Stay at this vacation home in Mertola. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Casa muito confortável A casa é nova, muito bem equipada e extremamente comoda. Destaco o colchão/almofadas premium e a existência de ar condicionado. Estava tudo extremamente limpo. A anfitriã é bastante prestável. Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022 [](https://expedia.com/Mertola-Hotels-Townhome.h78395916.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Mertola](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6123116&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Mertola hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Castle of Mertola 5/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Mertola when you spend time at Castle of Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Castle-Of-Mertola-Mertola.d6321133.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pulo do Lobo 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pulo do Lobo during your travels in Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Pulo-Do-Lobo-Mertola.d553248621532485275.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church of the Assumption of Mary After visiting Church of the Assumption of Mary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-The-Assumption-Of-Mary-Mertola.d6321135.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Alentejo Wine Tour from the Algarve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4097269/a7c3d609-6dd1-4096-9212-5a5ee6335cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alentejo Wine Tour from the Algarve $348 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alentejo-wine-tour-from-the-algarve.a4097269.activity-details) [See all activities in Mertola](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Mertola.d6123116.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Mertola 5 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ## Cities near Mertola ![Panorama of Portuguese town Serpa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4715/bf0ac906-76ec-447c-9be5-1eb270aebcb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Serpa ![Castillo y pueblo de Mértola en el sur de Portugal (Beja, Alentejo).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4895/86ebe68f-3d50-484d-9167-ae0f8350787b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Beja ![Sunsets are prof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully. 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