Things to see in Alentejo - What to see in Alentejo

Castles in Elvas

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Upon entering the town of Elvas, you can not stop looking atop a walled castle. Now it's open to the public free of charge, with

Villages in Sines

Porto Covo

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Porto Covo is a small village on the Alentejo coast, the council is Sines, and is famous for its spectacular beaches and coves, su

Of Touristic Interest in Elvas

Casa da Joana

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The workshop of Joana Leal is a microcosm of lace, embroidery and poetry, in one of the shopping streets in Elvas, a border town,

Wetlands in Monsaraz

Alqueva Dam

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The Dam was very difficult to build and took many years for the hard workers to complete.

Palaces in Vila Viçosa

Ducal Palace

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Vila Viçosa is 35 kilometers from Elvas. This is a lovely city with white walls and colorful geraniums. Palazzo Ducale is the main

Beaches in Odemira

Almograve Beach

The Alentejo area is not known for its beaches. IT´s not really understood why when you visit. The beaches are not only excellent,

Cliffs in Mosteiros

Cliffs Mosteiros

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Mosteiros has a population of just 1000 inhabitants, the majority of whom are involved in the fishing or agriculture industry. It

Castles in Estremoz

Set Monumental of the Alcazaba of Estremoz

Estremoz The medieval wall was constructed by Afonso III, and improved by his successors. It has 2 main gates of Francina and Sant

Castles in Beja

Beja Castle

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Castle Portel differs from the one in Portel because it is in the city center. Entry is free and in one corner there is the touris

Of Touristic Interest in Serpa

Santo Domingos Mine

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What a surprise I got when I saw this site. We headed here because Felix, the owner of the cottage Cantar do Grillo, spoke wonders

Cities in Serpa

Serpa

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Serpa is a lovely town. It is very well known for its walls and entrance it has, with its two pointed towers. It is an ideal place

Castles in Castelo de Vide

Vide Castle

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Vide Castle is the castle that overlooks the village of Castelo de Vide, from its battlements has stunning views of the entire re

Villages in Crato

Crato

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Crato is one of those typical Alentejo towns that you should visit if you want to have a typical experience in this area. All of t

Churches in Estremoz

St. Elisabeth the Queen Chapel

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In the courtyard of the castle stands the chapel in honor of Queen Isabel of Portugal, granddaughter of James I the Conqueror, who

Castles in Mértola

Mértola Castle

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During our Mértola and Alentejo road trip we visited a medieval castle that began construction in the VIII century and was expande

Castles in Évora

Castle of Evoramonte

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Évoramonte is a medieval village, located on the road between Évora and Estremoz. At the top of a hill stands a triangular castle,

Castles in Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa Castle

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The Vila Viçosa Castle was built in 1270, under the patronage of King Afonso III. Over the centuries, it has undergone many separa

Islands in Mosteiros

Two Ilhéus Mosteiros

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The Monasteries Islands (Ilhéu dos Mosteiros) are west of Sao Miguel Island. The town of Mosteiros is the namesake of these island

Things to do in Alentejo

The top 273 attractions in Alentejo