The wedding will take place at Monte do Ramalho,
a typical Alentejo estate located
in Avis (Portalegre district).
We kindly ask our guests to arrive 15 minutes in advance before the scheduled ceremony time. This will allow you to be taken to your seats in time and avoid any delays.
Monte do Ramalho is located 180 km away from Lisbon,
of which 120 km are of highway (A2 and A6)
and 60 km of national roads (N251 and N243).
Following Google Maps indications,
the nearest village is Vale do Freixo.
At 100m of this village you will find the gate thate
gives access to the private road of Monte do Ramalho.
Follow this road (2 km)
until you reach the center of the estate.
To international guests, we recommend travelling to and from the Lisbon,
and renting a car.
GPS coordinates:
Latitude: 39.000281°
Longitude: -7.840664°
There are plenty accommodation options near the event venue. Please find a few examples below.
Fortified medieval village, candidate to World Heritage. The XIII century castle has an amazing view over the region.
Tips:ask for a cheese board and a glass of wine at sunset; visit local craft stores; have dinner at Mil Homens, if you are a true local food lover.
Medieval castle village (“Paço dos Alcaides”), famous by its carpets, a tradition that started during the Arabic occupation and was subsequently influenced by the Persians during the Discoveries. These carpets can be seen in some of the most noble and ancient Portuguese houses and palaces.
One of the most beautiful, fortified Portuguese villages, surrounded by the Alentejo plain lands and by the biggest European artificial lake (Albufeira do Alqueva). Within its limits, one may find Paleolithic, Roman, Visigoths and Muslims archeological remains. The village was conquered in 1167 by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. I tis especially known for the quality of its ceramics, blankets and rugs (see Olaria de São Pedro de Corval).
Tips:have a glass of wine with a nice view at Xarez; visit local craft stores and have dinner at Taverna os Templários.
This village has hundreds of years of history when it comes to its ceramics, which was particularly inspired by the Romans.
Tips: Clay Museum.
This is a museum city. Its historical centre was qualified as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Tips:visit the Bones Chapel (yes, it is made of human bones), have an expresso at Praça do Giraldo, visit a store where the famous Alentejo coats (capote alentejano) are made (Capote's Emotion), have dinner at Fialho.
Alentejo is famous for its wonderful wines and its rich gastronomy. If you are in the mood and have the time, we suggest you grab your car and visit the several wine producers in the region, some of which also have excellent restaurants. A few suggestions:
Optional black tie (suit and tie/bow for gentlemen; cocktail dress for the ladies). Ladies are invited to bring colorful outfits and we expressly ask them not to wear any whites or similar colors.
We want our wedding to be as intimate as possible, so that we have time for us and for those who are dear to us.
All invitations were strictly addressed to the relevant guests, therefore they are not extendable to any plus ones.
We do not have a wedding list. In case you wish to send us a gift, we would be very appreciative of any contributions to our honeymoon and to our future house. If you wish to make a contribution, our bank account details are below.
Titulares: Maria Inês Costa e Paulo Lacão
IBAN: PT50 0023 0000 45730969034 94
SWIFT: ACTVPTPL
MBway: 912 058 751 (Inês) ou 916 407 320 (Paulo)
If you send us a gift, please be sure to leave a message (by whatever means), as we will be honored to thank you individually.
We kindly ask you to confirm your attendance by 13 July 2025 the latest, through the bride or the groom’s mobile numbers.
