The village of Vila Vicosa is scenically situated on the slopes of lemon and orange orchard-covered hills. Located about 55 kilometres northeast of the ancient World Heritage city of Évora , it is best known, along with the neighbouring village of Estremoz, for its marble quarries. The local marble is used in the construction of fabulous building facades, doorways, window frames and even the bus station toilets. HotelTravel.com travellers will feel like kings and queens in this former royal retreat.