Borba

Borba is a noble town nestled in heart of the Alentejo region, a place defined less by grand size and more by the extraordinary geological wealth beneath its surface: marble.

The town's entire identity is inextricably linked to its white and pink-veined stone. Borba sits at the center of a quartet of "marble towns", and its quarries have supplied the material for monuments, palaces, and cathedrals across Portugal and the world for centuries. As you approach, the sight of mountains of excavated marble and the sharp whine of cutting tools are part of the daily soundscape.

This mineral wealth lends the town a certain architectural gravitas. The main streets and squares are paved and lined with polished marble, giving the town a distinct luminosity and sense of permanence. Beyond the stone, Borba is an established name in wine production, with robust vineyards surrounding the town that contribute to the respected Alentejo appellation. Life here moves with the characteristic Alentejo ease, centered around the historic fontes (fountains) and the elegant, traditional houses built from the very stone that made town famous.