ALENTEJO

Immense

Sun-warmed golden plains stretch to the horizon, shaping the region’s slow, steady way of life. Wheat fields ripple in the wind, contrasting with a rugged coastline of pristine, little-explored beaches. The landscape is dotted with ancient cork oaks and olive trees, as well as vineyards, olive groves, and sunflower fields. Around the Alqueva dam, a certified Dark Sky Reserve offers exceptional stargazing.

Regional Flavors

In the Alentejo, the demanding climate and soil shape rural life and help explain the region’s rich, distinctive culture and cuisine. Its gastronomy inspires many chefs, while its table wines are among the most internationally acclaimed.

Évora

Évora is known as a museum city for its remarkable heritage, shaped by many peoples since Roman times. Once an important commercial and religious center, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding region is also considered the megalithic capital of the Iberian Peninsula. Nearby whitewashed villages such as Marvão, Estremoz, Reguengos, Monsaraz, and Vila Viçosa add to the area’s fairy-tale charm.

RADICAL

Activities

The region is part of a 750 km network of hiking and cycling trails, organized into three main routes: the Historical Path, the Fishermen’s Trail, and the Circular Routes. These paths run alongside an almost untouched, unmistakable coastline.

The Guadiana River valley is a rich biosphere area, with scenic reservoirs that can be admired from hot air balloon rides.

TRANQUILITY

Accommodation

The region offers a wide range of accommodation, from hotels to rural stays and ecotourism retreats. In the heart of the Alentejo, one thing is certain: you learn to slow down, observe, and enjoy the moment.

CREATIVITY

Gastronomy

Alentejo cuisine is rich, creative, and full of aroma and flavor. Rooted in simple, time-honored ingredients such as bread, lamb, pork, sun-ripened vegetables, and wild plants, it also offers plenty to delight vegetarian food lovers.

ENVELOPING

Culture

Alentejo culture is rich in treasures. Meeting local people is the best way to discover the region’s authentic spirit. Cante alentejano, sung in chorus without instrumental accompaniment, is one of the world’s most genuine and distinctive musical expressions.