.The owner
Francisco Campos
Owner of Casa de Santa Margarida and Alqueva enthusiast
I'm Francisco Campos, owner of Casa de Santa Margarida in Mourão and an enthusiast of Monsaraz and the Alqueva region.
This website brings together information about the house and guides for visitors exploring the area. I am responsible for its editorial content, with a simple aim: to help you plan a stay with useful information on places to visit, where to eat and how to organise your days.

My connection to Mourão and Alqueva
My connection to the area comes through Casa de Santa Margarida and my interest in its surroundings: Mourão, the shores of the Great Lake, Monsaraz, Alentejo food and the night sky. This perspective as an owner and enthusiast provides the context for the guides on this website.
How the guides are prepared
The guides bring together practical information, references to official sources and suggestions for planning a visit. Research and writing tools, including artificial intelligence, help prepare the texts. I take editorial responsibility for the content.
Information about the house comes from my role as its owner. Suggestions about the area include context, options and sources so each visitor can choose what suits their trip.
Each guide shows its publication and update dates. Opening hours, prices and access conditions can change: check the details with the venue or responsible organisation before setting out.
This website belongs to Casa de Santa Margarida and includes links to book the house. This relationship is made clear so you know who publishes the information and how it relates to the accommodation.
Guides to Mourão, Monsaraz and Alqueva
A starting point for exploring the area, from Mourão river beach to the streets of Monsaraz and star-filled nights.
- Mourão lake beach: Blue Flag, free parasols, floating pool
- What to see in Monsaraz: a walk through the village and castle
- Restaurants in Mourão: where to eat in the village, on foot from the house
- Things to do on Lake Alqueva: the complete guide
- Dark Sky Alqueva: stargazing in the Alentejo
- Two days on Lake Alqueva: a weekend based in Mourão