Monte das Moradias is situated on the hills close to the Santa Clara lake.
The landscape is characterized by cork oaks and eucalyptus trees.
A 15 minutes' drive brings you to the typically Alentejo village Santa Clara a Velha as where you can find all necessary services.
...the lake is always present
peeled cork oak
To the west lays São Teotónio, a characteristic Portuguese country village.
The preserved westcoast is nearby. Well-known westcoast cities are Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe and Cabo Sardão.
A trip to the Algarve is easy.
Tourist resorts like Albufeira, Carvoeiro and Portimão offer ample entertainment if wanted.
On return at Moradias one experiences the contrast with the rural quietness of the Alentejo.