Santa Barbara dos Mineiros is a cozy hotel located at Minas do Lousal, included in the project of rehabilitation of this miners’ village. 30 kms south of Grandola, near to the beaches of the Alentejo coast, halfway between Lisbon and the Algarve, it combines charm, contemporaneous decoration and quietness. Housed in the former residence of the Administrators of the Mine of Lousal, it has kept the splendour of the original design of the building, dating back from the 40’s of the 20th century, with the decoration both outside and inside marked by the soft and contemporaneous lines of the design, combining traditional materials with the unique quietness of the Alentejo, inviting to well being and relaxation. The eleven rooms and suites are totally equipped for your relaxation, with air conditioning, TV, minibar, and complete bathrooms and all with windows. Some rooms have pleasant private terraces, from where you may feel the special atmosphere of the Alentejo. Inside, enjoy the living room with a fireplace and the bar, or, relax outside, using the sun beds, by the Garden Bar and the 2 pools (one for children). At the reception, you may find bikes to discover the surroundings and visit the Mine Museum, the ‘Centro de Ciencia Viva,’ the local restaurant ‘Armazem Central’ the Handicrafts Centre or the Dam. This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.