Visit Alentejo, Portugal

10/18/2026

10/16/2026

EXPLORE THE WINDMILLS OF PORTUGAL: WHERE TO SEE THEM

Travel Portugal and be amazed by the variety of windmills. From modern wind turbines, to ancient mills dotting the hillside — they are part of the landscape. Today many have been restored, and others are for rent as vacation houses. There are several groups of windmills that can be explored around Santiago de Cacem,Odemira and Grândola.

The Portuguese word "moinho” comes from the Latin molinum, which means to grind, crush cereals or use a millstone. Water mills first appeared in the 2nd century with the Romans, who later spread it across Portugal. The idea caught on: By the 1960s there were more than 10,000 mills in operation in Portugal, 7,000 of which were water mills and 3,000 windmills. Vital to every village, the windmills in Portugal ground corn and wheat to make flour for bread and feed.

Between the months of May and July, when the fields were harvested, the mills turned out flour. Windmills were also centers of meeting and social life. Farmers transported grain to the mill in sacks on the back of donkeys or in carts pulled by oxen. And in time they waited between grinding the cereal and its transformation into flour was a social time.

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

09/22/2026

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

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