Fantastic beaches, endless plains, unique gastronomy, both to see and live and savour.
The Alentejo is situated in the south of Portugal, between the River Tagus (Tejo) and the Algarve. To the east, its frontier is with Spain and to the west, it is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean.
Alentejo is the biggest wine producer in Portugal and one of the world’s biggest producers of cork. The region offers a rich cultural heritage with numerous castles, churches, monasteries, megalithic monuments and rich Roman heritage. Highlight for Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city, as well as Elvas, whose military heritage was also distinguished by UNESCO.
Alentejo, is an hidden charm in Portugal, where one can escape the everyday routine and break free from the fixed patterns of life at home. Here it is possible to enjoy the unique nature of one of Europe’s least densely populated regions, with its vast landscapes stretching to the horizon. Get up close and personal to this fascinating region –walking, cycling, riding, take to the water or take to the skies in a hot air balloon. Bask in this unhurried, stress-free region of sunny days and sunny smiles. Raise a glass to this gastronomic temple of authentic flavour, untouched by flighty fads and fashion. Soak up the colour and passion of a traditional festival and step through the doorway of a heritage-grade hotel of real character to immerse yourself in the warmest of welcomes. This is where life’s simple pleasures become desirable luxuries. This is a place to come alive!
Top ten things one cannot miss when visiting Alentejo:
1. Visit Évora and Elvas, cities classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites;
2. Be amazed by the morbid Chapel of Bones (Évora);
3. Visit the medieval villages of Marvão and Monsaraz;
4. Experience a sunrise at cromlech of Almendres, an astonishing megalithic monument composed by 95 stones set in two circles;
5. Walk on network of walking trails like the Rota Vicentina in the Alentejo Coast, the Transalentejo around the Alqueva Lake, orthe Alentejo Feel Nature in the Natural Park of Serra de São Mamede;
6. Savour the fine wines of Alentejo, the biggest wine producer region of Portugal;
7. Venture in the skys of Alentejo with a hot air balloon experience;
8. Stargazzing in the Dark Sky Alqueva, the first starlight tourism destination in the world;
9. Surf or Stand Up Paddle in the amazing beaches of the region;
10. Discover the beauty of the “Caminhos de Santiago” on the Alentejo region
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