Alentejo (UK: / ˌ æ l ən ˈ t eɪ ʒ uː / AL-ən-TAY-zhoo, [1] Portuguese: [ɐlẽˈtɛʒu] ⓘ) is a geographical, historical, and cultural region of south–central and southern Portugal. In Portuguese, its name means "beyond (além) the Tagus river" (Tejo). Alentejo includes the regions of Alto Alentejo and Baixo Alentejo.

This is the Alentejo. To the north, the pastures of the marshlands; in the vast interior, unending flatness, and fields of wheat waving in the wind; at the coast, wild, beautiful beaches waiting to be discovered.

In-between fields filled with cork trees, sleepy villages and empty roads – the Alentejo is the idyllic heartland of Portugal. The people of the Alentejo have a rich heritage, with a friendly if conservative nature and a distinct style of cooking.

Nov 22, 2021 · Situated above Algarve, the vast region of Alentejo is one of Portugal’s hidden gems. Even though you can find splendid beaches, rugged landscape, golden plains, rolling hills and some of Portugal’s best wineries, it is still little known to an outsider.

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 coastline, I’m sharing everything you need to know.. The Alentejo region of Portugal is a vast landscape, often described as the country’s heart.

You'll be bewitched – Portugal’s largest region, covering a third of the country, truly captivates. Think dry, golden plains, rolling hillsides and lime-green vines. A rugged coastline, traditional whitewashed villages, marble towns and majestic medieval cities.

Nov 25, 2024 · The Alentejo has just 500,000 people and is one-third of the country. Villages and towns are spread out, giving you plenty of space to breathe deep and connect with the terra (earth). I’ve split the best places to visit into central and north Alentejo, coastal Alentejo, and lower or Baixo Alentejo.

Fantastic beaches, endless plains, unique cuisine, to see and live and savor. 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 sparsely populated, which makes up about one third of Portugal.

Alentejo is a region of Portugal located between Lisbon and the Algarve, considered one of the most authentic areas of the country.

Alentejo Region (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐlẽ'tɛʒu]) is one of the seven NUTS 2 regions of Portugal. It covers all of the historical Alentejo Province and part of the historical Ribatejo and Estremadura provinces.