The Best of Alentejo in a 10 day Trip

The Alentejo is set in the south of Portugal, between the Tejo River and the Algarve. To the east it borders Spain and to the west it is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. It is an extensive region, essentially rural and lightly populated, over all representing about a third of Portugal.

The Montado Cork Forest is a natural core of the Alentejo. A space where nature and humans coexisted in a rare ecosystem.

Here, the cork oaks give us cork, a truly unique totally natural material. The holm oaks feed the animals, preserving native breeds and ancestral grazing techniques. And the long shade of the trees invites you to hike and explore.

The Alentejo is a green space that seems endless. Its crisp blue sky crowns clean air that fills your lungs.

Come and explore the Alentejo and discover the charms of this unique region. Cultural routes that take you to discover secrets, legends and stories of unique people. The Routes take you to explore the traces of our ancestors – Route of Megalithism, to discover the era of conquests and reconquests – Route of Forts & Fortifications, to witness the presence of Alentejo baroque architecture and art – Route of the Baroque, and finally, discovering a unique culture in Portugal – Avieira Culture Route.  Plus there are wine routes as well as a marble route and an olive oil route.

The Best of Alentejo in a 10-day Trip: 

Castelo de Vide

Marvão

Portagem

Portalegre

Overview of Pico da Serra de São Mamede

Pego do Inferno

Campo Maior

Elvas

Vila Viçosa

Estremoz

Évoramonte

Évora

Cromlech of Almendres

Monsaraz

Monsaraz River Beach

Mourão

Moura

Beja

Pulo do Lobo Waterfall

Mértola

São Domingos Mine

Castro Verde/Ourique

Odemira

Pego das Pias

Praia da Amália

Zambujeira do Mar

Cabo Sardão- Costa Vicentina

Praia do Cavaleiro

Almograve Beach

Praia das Furnas

Vila Nova de Milfontes

Praia do Malhão

Pessegueiro Island

Porto Covo

Praia da Samoqueira

São Torpes Beach

Sines

On the way to Lisbon, stop at Alcaçar do Sal, Comporta.