In Portuguese, its name means "beyond the Tagus " (além do Tejo). Alentejo includes the regions of Alto Alentejo and Baixo Alentejo. It corresponds to the districts of Beja, Évora, Portalegre, and …

In the Alentejo the power of the land marks the time and cities like Elvas and Évora, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, show the tenacity of the people. Perhaps this is the reason that culture and …

The Alentejo Region of Southern Portugal is one of the best-underrated parts of Portugal to explore. After spending a long week in this untouched landscape that stretches from the rolling hills to the wild …

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Alentejo is set in the South of Portugal, between the Tagus River and the Algarve. The East borders Spain and the West is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. It is an extensive region, essentially rural and …

Jan 16, 2025 · An in-depth guide to planning a trip to the Alentejo. What to see & do, how long to spend, how to get around, and more!

Stretching across the vast heartland of southern Portugal is the Alentejo, a region of rolling, sun-scorched plains and profound tranquillity. This is a land of immense scale, covering almost a third of …