Alentejo

The whole Alentejo to discover, before or after you visit Evora

Deciding what to do in Alentejo after visiting Évora means choosing roads that take us through hills and plains to historical small towns and villages. They all have their character well defined. They all have a well-defined character, our style. They all invite us to sit at a dining table like we usually do in this region and browse streets of white houses with details of blue and yellow decoration.

Closer to the ocean… Beaches as far as the eye can see to please surfers and sun worshipers. The Alentejo coast and Costa Vicentina have a charm like no other in Portugal. To get to know on a road trip or on a hike, always with the ocean view to delight us. What to do in Alentejo? Discover the best viewpoints to the Atlantic Ocean.

From the top of the highest hills, many castles guard the fields covered with olive trees or cork oak and holm oak forests. Their ancient walls also tell stories which made the history of Portugal since the beginning of times. What to do in Alentejo? Visit fortifications where part of Portugal’s history has been written since the beginning of time.

To visit Alentejo in just a few days means to make choices. The best you can do is to come with time to spare… and stay. Make every place your own. Shape your own time. Feel Alentejo. And make it your home.

On this page you will find some of the most interesting villages and places to visit in Alentejo. Each one of them represents a piece of the soul of this region. Happy discoveries! Feel the Alentejo. Make it your home.

Don’t have a car? Try one of our Guided Tours.

Estremoz – visit the historic white city in Alentejo, Portugal

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Estremoz is one of the “white cities” in Alentejo. You can recognise it from far away for its white houses, spread across a hill. They are embraced by old walls and protected by the impressive donjon. The people of Estremoz are friendly and hospitable, like everybody in Alentejo, south of Portugal. The name “white city” comes from the colour of the houses but also from …

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What to do in Alentejo | 12 Activities in Alentejo, Portugal

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Deciding what to do in Alentejo will be easier after you read about the activities we suggest. A visit to Alentejo shouldn’t be simply a tourism trip to its main monuments. You have most certainly discovered this page “What to visit in Alentejo | Activities in Alentejo, Portugal” because you wish to visit the region and leave with your “batteries recharged” and a new soul …

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Sao Pedro do Corval, the largest pottery centre in Portugal

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The welcoming parish of Sao Pedro do Corval is in the heart of Evora district, only a few miles from Reguengos de Monsaraz… And even closer to the village of Monsaraz. Known for its old tradition in pottery, Sao Pedro do Corval is the prime land of Alentejo pottery. Nowadays, Sao Pedro do Corval has more than 20 artisanal pottery workshops. Because of that, it …

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Alentejo Tour – Olive oil, Cork, Wine, Gastronomy, Castle | The best of our region

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Our Alentejo Tour – Olive Oil, Cork, Wine and Gastronomy reveals the secrets of the Alentejo and its people through the best products that the soil and climate give us. Besides, it also visits a castle with an amazing view over the Alentejo fields. This tour is the obvious choice for people like you, who travel to get in close contact with those who live, …

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Houseboats in Lake Alqueva, Alentejo Portugal

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Did you know that there are Houseboats in Alqueva Lake, Alentejo (Portugal), which you can drive through the waters with family and friends without even needing a sailor’s license? That’s right! These boats carry the soul of the Alentejo to you. No hurries, taking you where you wish to go in the moment. But what is “Alqueva”? The Alqueva Dam has 96.5 sq mi (250 …

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Alentejo Coast travel | Alentejo southwest and Costa Vicentina

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The Alentejo coast (Costa Alentejana) is, on the one hand, a totally different area from the rest of the Alentejo, south of Portugal. Especially in what the landscape is concerned, obviously. But the coastline is still a peaceful place which continues to resist the mass tourism we find further south, in the Algarve. This coastal strip in Portugal has been considered the last wild coast …

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Boat Rides and Water Sports in Lake Alqueva, Alentejo

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Boat Rides and other nautical activities, such as water skiing and several pull buoys, are some of the experiences that allow us to explore the Alqueva. More slowly and in perfect communion with nature, Canoeing and Paddle SUP bring us even closer to these calm waters. With such a large expanse of water, Lake Alqueva is the largest artificial lake in Europe. A true paradise …

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What to Visit in Alentejo – 10 charming cities, towns and villages

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To visit the Alentejo means discovering sensations, meeting people, feeling each moment slowly enjoying the light breeze, the local food on the plate and the wine in the glass, a conversation with hospitable people. In addition, to visit the Alentejo is all about discovering the traditions of handicrafts and festivities. But all these experiences always have a scenery. Whether in the vast historical heritage locations …

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