Historia
Before going to India, D. Pedro de Almeida Portugal, 1st Marquis of Alorna, built Quinta da Alorna palace in 1725. The palace became the scene of major historical and cultural events that have helped shape the Portugal we know today.
D. João, the son of D. Pedro de Almeida, and his wife D. Leonor Távora, were extremely dedicated to the palace and the estate grounds. D. João planted vineyards, and produced olive oil, planted orchards, g...