Why Alentejo?
Alentejo is geographically the largest region in the country and connects the regions of Algarve, Lisbon and the Centre of Portugal, being served especially by Lisbon airport, but also by Faro Airport, between 1 and 2 hours of travel each.
Much of its area is composed of vast plains, where you find farms and “Alentejo hills”, with vast agricultural holdings (olive groves, rice fields or viticulture), forestry (pine or cork oak), and animal husbandry, such as cattle ranches or studs.
Many of these farms have been converted into accommodation units, providing an excellent offer for those looking for wine tourism and rural tourism as their main travel motivation.
A region with many Arab influences, where practically all villages have a characteristic architecture, with single-storey and whitewashed houses. One such example is Alcácer do Sal, 100km south of Lisbon.
Évora is a remarkable city for its beauty and historical importance, also classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the coast, discover Comporta, the “Portuguese California”. There are kilometres of beach with fine sand, wild ocean and an “eco-chic” spirit.
The climate throughout the region is quite mild, being especially hot in the summer in the most inland areas. It is no accident that one of the gastronomic specialties is Gaspacho (tomato cold soup). But Alentejo cuisine is much more than that: lamb stew, game dishes, migas or açorda (both dishes made with bread), live up to an entire gastronomy full of seasoning and flavour.
Wine Tourism
