Title: Mertola Travel Guide: Best of Mertola, Beja District Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mertola](https://expedia.co.uk/Mertola-Hotels.d6123116.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Mertola](https://expedia.co.uk/Mertola-Holiday-Rentals.d6123116.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Mertola](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mertola.d6123116.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mertola Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mertola.d6123116.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mertola Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mertola.d6123116.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mertola Travel Guide ## Tourist 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) ![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) ![Pomarao - Guadiana in the morning mist](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975860991/4c8aa418-f170-4180-b903-0876b64b0231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mertola Things to do - Top hotels in Mertola - Top Holiday 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 £36 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mertola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (281 reviews) Room was small, basic but clean and had a great view over the river. There were no facilities here, they were in the sister hotel next door. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%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 £47 25 Mar - 26 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Mertola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (230 reviews) Perfect location, easy parking and lovely room and staff Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=4761885&PinnedHotelID=4761885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123116) ![Monte da Eirinha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105960000/105953400/105953348/febee31c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monte da Eirinha Monte da Eirinha Mertola Beja £41 25 Mar - 26 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Mertola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Quite peaceful and friendly Reviewed on 7 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=105953348&PinnedHotelID=105953348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123116) [See all 284 properties in Mertola](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%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/febee31c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monte da Eirinha Monte da Eirinha Mertola Beja Stay at this cottage in Mertola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Quite peaceful and friendly Reviewed on 7 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mertola-Hotels-Monte-Da-Eirinha.h105953348.Hotel-Information) ![A small refuge in the south of Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78400000/78396000/78395916/7d936cec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A small refuge in the south of Portugal Alcaria Ruiva Mértola Beja Stay at this holiday home in Mertola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) 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 28 Aug 2022 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mertola-Hotels-Townhome.h78395916.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Home in Guadiana Park near River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78700000/78694200/78694140/0f44b2c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Home in Guadiana Park near River Mértola Stay at this cottage in Mertola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) Our family had a wonderful time at Casa Ecoland! The spacious cottage felt like ... Our family had a wonderful time at Casa Ecoland! The spacious cottage felt like a home away from home, The kids loved the garden, and we enjoyed cozy evenings by the fireplace, Perfect location for hiking and exploring the natural park nearby Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mertola-Hotels-Ecological-Cottage-With-Private-Garden.h78694140.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Mertola](https://expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19)[18 Mar - 19 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[19 Mar - 20 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123116&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Castle of Mertola Find out about the history of Mertola when you take a trip to Castle of Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Of-Mertola-Mertola.d6321133.Attraction) #### Pulo do Lobo 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.co.uk/Pulo-Do-Lobo-Mertola.d553248621532485275.Attraction) #### Museum of Mertola You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Mertola, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Mertola. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. 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