Visit Alentejo, Portugal

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

DISCOVERING THE FLAVORS OF ALENTEJO: A JOURNEY THROUGH TRADITION AND TASTE

They say that the Alentejo region of Portugal is a country all its own, with a unique landscape, way of speaking and living and its very own cuisine. Known for its coast, cork forest, vineyard and olive groves - the Alentejo is home to a unique and flavorful cuisine based on local ingredients. Rooted in simplicity and history, the cuisine of Alentejo reflects centuries of cultural influences and the natural offerings of the region. And today, exploring Alentejo’s culinary offerings is an authentic experience that goes beyond the mere act of eating—a meal is a way to connect with the people, past and present of the Alentejo.

Official website of Turismo do Alentejo, in the south of Portugal. All information for an unforgettable vacation

08/28/2026

Há momentos que fazem a gente parar e
simplesmente apreciar a paisagem. 🌅✨
E este pôr do sol é um deles.

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07/29/2026

TURNING PAGES IN ALENTEJO: HOW LITERARY TOURISM IS REDEFINING PORTUGAL'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE

If you’re a book lover with a taste for travel, the Alentejo region of Portugal has a story to tell—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Nestled in the heart of Portugal, Alentejo is emerging as a must-visit destination for literary and cultural tourism, offering unique experiences that blend history, storytelling, and the written word. In 2025, the region’s tourism board is taking its literary heritage to the next chapter with the launch of a network of literary-themed hotels and 16 literary tourism routes, all unveiled at the recent LiterÁREA Festival.

Official website of Turismo do Alentejo, in the south of Portugal. All information for an unforgettable vacation

07/25/2026

CAMPO MAIOR: WHERE COFFEE, W**E AND BORDERLAND TALES MEET

There are places in the Alentejo that can surprise you. Campo Maior is one of them.
Set close to the Spanish border, this whitewashed town may look, at first glance, like another peaceful Alentejo village of narrow streets, old walls and wide-open skies. But Campo Maior has a story unlike anywhere else in Portugal. It is a story of border trade, coffee, family, resilience and one of the country’s most beloved brands: Delta Cafés.

Long before Campo Maior became known as Portugal’s coffee capital, it was shaped by life along the border. Goods, people and stories moved between Portugal and Spain, sometimes officially, sometimes not. In the 1930s, as the Spanish Civil War shook the region and coffee became an increasingly valuable product, Campo Maior’s location made it a natural place for roasting and covertly trading coffee.

Official website of Turismo do Alentejo, in the south of Portugal. All information for an unforgettable vacation

06/17/2026

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by Deborah O'Donoghue
1 June 2026 - 16:25
EntertainmentLifestyle🇵🇹 Portugal

A major stargazing destination in Portugal, the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve, has been recognised in the Tourism Experience category at the 5th edition of the Tourism Leaders Awards 2026, shining a light on a region where dark skies are treasured.

Located in the Alentejo region, where a mild climate and rural community help to provide 286 nights per year of exceptional visibility, Dark Sky Alqueva is an important hub for celestial observation, with experts as well as astrotourists following the progress of meteors, planets, and the northern lights across the night sky.

The destination received the Tourism Leaders award in recognition of its work to promote astrotourism, maintain low levels of light pollution, and high atmospheric quality, and its dedication to preserving the night sky was all applauded.

A major stargazing destination in Portugal, the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve, has been recognised in the Tourism Experience category at the 5th edition of the Tourism

06/14/2026

Study finds cheapest tourist destination in Portugal
Two-thirds of tourists in the Alentejo region are Portuguese—the majority of whom arrive from Greater Lisbon—staying for an average of two nights and spending 133 euros per person per day, according to a recently released study.

https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-05-24/study-find-cheapest-tourist-destination-in-portugal/1025810

06/09/2026

Portugal is globally recognized for its gorgeous coastline, world-class dining, and delicious wines that will have you asking for mais um (one more) over and over again. Lisbon tends to get the most attention, but as someone who lives here, I’ll let you in on a little secret: one of Portugal’s best coastal destinations is the tiny town of Comporta.

Located in the region of Alentejo, Comporta is sometimes called the "Hamptons of Portugal" because this is where you'll find Lisbonites zipping off for a little barefoot luxury on long summer weekends. Here’s what you need to know to plan a beautiful vacation to Comporta.

Discover Comporta, the Hamptons of Portugal, featuring stunning beaches, luxury resorts, and a massive flock of flamingos in a tranquil escape.

06/03/2026

BEYOND NATAS: PORTUGAL'S RICH WORLD OF SWEET PASTRIES

The nata: Portugal on a plate. This tasty ambassador has traveled the world, and brought home honors and accolades. But the famous nata is far from Portugal’s only sweet treat. The variety of sweets and cakes from historic convents can be found throughout Portugal, and the variety in the vast southern region known as the Alentejo is mind boggling. Often based on egg yolks, almonds and sugar (and sometimes sweetened with honey), sprinkled with cinnamon (or not), each Alentejo town has its own pasties to offer.

Official website of Turismo do Alentejo, in the south of Portugal. All information for an unforgettable vacation

05/31/2026

EXPLORE AND ENJOY ONE OF THE GREATEST MARBLE ROUTES IN THE WORLD

Do you know?
In Portugal’s Alentejo region, just an hour and a half away from Lisbon, there are massive deposits of the famous "Portuguese Marble of Estremoz" in the Vila Viçosa - Borba - Estremoz corridor, an area of 25 miles.
Formed during the Paleozoic period (541 to 251.9 million years ago) when what we now know today as Portugal was in the middle of a chain of mountains resulting from the collision between continental blocks, originating from Pangea. This was a period when Portugal and North America were united without a giant Atlantic Ocean separating us (that’s why there is also marble in the state of Vermont too). The high pressure and temperatures inside the mountain chain transformed limestone, formed in the oceanic environment in the Lower Paleozoic (500-400 Ma), into marble.
The Portuguese marbles from the "Vila Viçosa - Borba – Estremoz'' corridor represent one of the most important marble deposits in the world, the most important on the Iberian Peninsula, representing huge socio economic importance.
Ancient exploration is known through archeology, since Roman times (1st century BC) in this "marble triangle” of the Alentejo.

Official website of Turismo do Alentejo, in the south of Portugal. All information for an unforgettable vacation