{"id":72119,"date":"2026-03-25T10:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/?p=72119"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:56:53","slug":"do-in-alentejo-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/doen-in-alentejo-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Alentejo Travel Guide: 9 Best Places to Visit and Things to Do in Alentejo, Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"72119\" class=\"elementor elementor-72119\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-16d51d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"86893\" data-id=\"16d51d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17ee2a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17ee2a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1704\"><strong>Alentejo is perhaps the most authentic region of Portugal. Unlike the crowded tourist spots, this region offers vast landscapes, cork oak forests, rolling vineyards, charming whitewashed villages, and one of the clearest starry skies in Europe. Alentejo is also famous for its culinary delights, from creamy sheep\u2019s cheese to rich, flavorful wines. If you\u2019re wondering what to do in Alentejo or looking for the most beautiful places in Alentejo, you\u2019re in the right place. In this guide, we share our top highlights, tips, and experiences to help you plan an unforgettable trip through this hidden gem of Portugal.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-9696e8e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"70569\" data-id=\"9696e8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab87acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab87acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>1. \u00c9vora: historic gem and must-see in Alentejo<\/h2><p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"530\">\u00c9vora is the charming capital of the Alentejo and one of the most beautiful places in the region. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and invites you to get lost through photogenic streets with typical yellow and white facades, atmospheric squares and impressive architecture.<\/p><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"738\">Sights not to be missed include the Capela dos Ossos (the famous bone chapel), Roman ruins, the 16th-century aqueduct and beautiful churches such as S\u00e3o Francisco and Santo Ant\u00e3o.<\/p><p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1001\">The bustling Pra\u00e7a do Giraldo is \u00c9vora's central square, surrounded by historic buildings and a fountain, with the striking Santo Ant\u00e3o church as the eye-catcher. At the square you will find Caf\u00e9 Arcada where they sell a variety of past\u00e9is, the tastiest sweet snack in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/europe\/portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure to try the local variety here: past\u00e9is de \u00c9vora!<\/p><p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1227\"><em><strong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1011\">Tip:<\/strong> Plan enough time to wander, take photos and really soak up \u00c9vora's historic atmosphere. For even more tips, you can read our article: \u2018<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/do-in-evora-alentejo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to do in \u00c9vora: the historic capital of Alentejo<\/a><\/strong>\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0233ff5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"42814\" data-id=\"0233ff5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b541a5f\" data-eae-slider=\"17954\" data-id=\"b541a5f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-539935c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"539935c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stadspark-bezoeken-Evora.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72323\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stadspark-bezoeken-Evora.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stadspark-bezoeken-Evora-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\u00c9vora: a beautiful vista of the S\u00e3o Francisco church<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-729c1b2\" data-eae-slider=\"15300\" data-id=\"729c1b2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-084a2e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"084a2e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Evora-Alentejo-bezoeken.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72322\" alt=\"\u00c9vora Alentejo visits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Evora-Alentejo-bezoeken.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Evora-Alentejo-bezoeken-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The typical yellow accents of Alentejo on the buildings in \u00c9vora<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-a48292e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"19942\" data-id=\"a48292e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33572af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33572af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>2. Hiking through cork oak forests in Alentejo<\/h2><p>Did you know that over half of the world\u2019s cork production comes from Alentejo? At first glance, cork may seem like a simple material, but there\u2019s a fascinating story behind it. Cork comes from the cork oak, Portugal\u2019s national tree, also known as the sobreiro.\n\nAs you drive through the rolling hills of Alentejo, you\u2019ll likely notice landscapes dotted with these iconic trees. You can easily recognize a cork oak by its unique shape and the white number painted on its trunk, which indicates the last year the bark was harvested.<\/p><p>Cork is harvested by carefully removing the bark from the cork oak tree, a skillful process carried out only by local experts who know exactly what they are doing. It\u2019s crucial not to damage the tree, as this craft has been practiced for hundreds of years.\n\nThe bark is stripped from each cork oak roughly once every 9 to 10 years, and the white number painted on the trunk indicates the last year the bark was harvested. Walking through a cork oak forest in Alentejo, you can see these numbers and truly appreciate the centuries-old tradition behind this unique Portuguese product.<\/p><p>Taking a walk through a cork oak forest is one of the most memorable experiences in Alentejo. It\u2019s especially rewarding when you explore the forest with a guide, who can share fascinating insights about the traditional cork harvest. The surroundings are peaceful, scenic, and full of charm. A true taste of authentic Alentejo that will leave a lasting impression.\n\nOne organization we highly recommend is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corktrekking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Trekking<\/a><\/strong>. They offer both walking and jeep tours around Redondo, where you can also visit their own winery and enjoy local wines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f476846 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"47093\" data-id=\"f476846\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66a109d\" data-eae-slider=\"6224\" data-id=\"66a109d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d193cc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d193cc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kurkeik-Alentejo.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72318\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kurkeik-Alentejo.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kurkeik-Alentejo-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A cork oak from which the bark has been removed<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65d555a\" data-eae-slider=\"69965\" data-id=\"65d555a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6376ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c6376ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wandelen-Kurkeikenbos-Alentejo-1024x682.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72314\" alt=\"Hiking Cork Oak Forest Alentejo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wandelen-Kurkeikenbos-Alentejo-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wandelen-Kurkeikenbos-Alentejo-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wandelen-Kurkeikenbos-Alentejo-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wandelen-Kurkeikenbos-Alentejo-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wandelen-Kurkeikenbos-Alentejo.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Hiking through the cork oak forest<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-27292e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"9820\" data-id=\"27292e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-257bc79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"257bc79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>3. S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval: the heart of Alentejan ceramics<\/h2><p data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"544\">What fascinates us about Alentejo is how authentic the region feels. Beyond its famous cork production, Alentejo is also renowned for its rich pottery tradition. The charming village of S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval is the heart of Alentejan ceramics and easily one of the most beautiful places to visit in Alentejo, where generations of artisans have been handcrafting stunning terracotta pieces for centuries.<\/p><p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"936\">Here in S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval, you\u2019ll find more than 20 artisanal potteries, where stunning terracotta pieces have been handmade and colorfully painted for generations. We loved wandering through the workshops, exploring the different studios, and seeing the craftsmanship up close. The ceramics are so beautiful that you almost want to take home an entire new set of dishes!<\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1175\"><em><strong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"946\">Tip:<\/strong> Be sure to check out the so-called \u2018dump bins\u2019 at some of the potteries. These contain ceramics with small imperfections, like a tiny flaw in the paint or a minor crack. They\u2019re perfect for picking up an espresso cup or bowl as a charming souvenir, often for just a few euros.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1548aa9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"44163\" data-id=\"1548aa9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3767017\" data-eae-slider=\"45739\" data-id=\"3767017\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-074d6c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"074d6c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pottenbakkerij-Sao-Pedro-do-Corval.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72316\" alt=\"Pottery S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pottenbakkerij-Sao-Pedro-do-Corval.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pottenbakkerij-Sao-Pedro-do-Corval-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A pottery in S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c3be0f\" data-eae-slider=\"11402\" data-id=\"4c3be0f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294350c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"294350c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Potten-bakken-Sao-Pedro-do-Corval-Alentejo.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72315\" alt=\"Baking pots S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval Alentejo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Potten-bakken-Sao-Pedro-do-Corval-Alentejo.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Potten-bakken-Sao-Pedro-do-Corval-Alentejo-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Alentejo's rich pottery tradition<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4435bb1\" data-eae-slider=\"21930\" data-id=\"4435bb1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-371a0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"371a0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Keramiek-kopen-Alentejo.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72317\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Keramiek-kopen-Alentejo.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Keramiek-kopen-Alentejo-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A local store selling ceramics<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-e4b689f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"99299\" data-id=\"e4b689f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6d12e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6d12e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>4. Monsaraz: one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Alentejo<\/h2><p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"552\">One of our favorite places in Alentejo is undoubtedly Monsaraz, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval villages in Portugal. Perched on a 350-meter hill, the village offers breathtaking views of Lake Alqueva and the surrounding rolling hills, especially from the top of its castle.<\/p><p data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"938\">What makes Monsaraz so special is its authentic atmosphere. The narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses with blue and yellow accents, and the imposing castle all create a medieval charm that feels like stepping back in time. As we wandered through the village, we discovered artisan shops and cozy restaurants, perfect for taking a break and savoring local delicacies.<\/p><p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1229\">In addition, Monsaraz is located within an official Starlight Reserve, which means the night sky here is among the clearest in Europe. Just outside the village, at Montimerso, we enjoyed gazing at the stars through telescopes, truly experiencing the magic of Alentejo under its breathtaking starry skies.<\/p><p data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1419\"><em><strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1239\">Tip:<\/strong> We highly recommend planning an overnight stay in the Monsaraz area to fully enjoy the stunning views of Lake Alqueva and the crystal-clear starry sky. Spending the night here is a truly unforgettable experience that makes Monsaraz even more magical. One of our top picks for accommodation is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/montimerso-skyscape-country-house.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montimerso Skyscape Countryhouse.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-d7ea70d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"33628\" data-id=\"d7ea70d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2020e6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2020e6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>5. Lake Alqueva: take a relaxing boat ride in Alentejo<\/h2><p>Alqueva Lake, the largest reservoir in Western Europe, is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque villages, making it a peaceful and scenic destination. We love the relaxed atmosphere by the water, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is by taking a boat trip. Step aboard and cruise past small islands, spot grazing cows along the shores, and let the gentle sway of the boat add to the calming and unforgettable experience of Alentejo.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04d3516 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"97919\" data-id=\"04d3516\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f052839\" data-eae-slider=\"85892\" data-id=\"f052839\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b9275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57b9275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Straatbeeld-Monsaraz-Alentejo.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72321\" alt=\"Monsaraz Alentejo streetscape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Straatbeeld-Monsaraz-Alentejo.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Straatbeeld-Monsaraz-Alentejo-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Whitewashed houses in Monsaraz<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d81d72\" data-eae-slider=\"50356\" data-id=\"6d81d72\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b91eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"37b91eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Doen-in-Alentejo-Monsaraz-bezoeken.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72319\" alt=\"Things to do in Alentejo Monsaraz visit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Doen-in-Alentejo-Monsaraz-bezoeken.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Doen-in-Alentejo-Monsaraz-bezoeken-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">View of Monsaraz from the castle<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a178e8\" data-eae-slider=\"48848\" data-id=\"1a178e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc78a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1dc78a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Monsaraz-bezoeken.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72320\" alt=\"Monsaraz visits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Monsaraz-bezoeken.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Monsaraz-bezoeken-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Beautiful vistas in Monsaraz<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-9ecc7a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"84279\" data-id=\"9ecc7a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ca45bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ca45bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>6. Stargazing in Alentejo (Dark Sky Alqueva)\u00a0<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sky full of stars is always a breathtaking sight, but in Alentejo, it\u2019s something truly special. While you can admire the night sky anywhere in the world, only a few places offer such crystal-clear skies. Thanks to minimal light pollution, the area around Lake Alqueva has been officially recognized as one of the best stargazing spots on earth, making it a must-visit for anyone who loves astronomy and unforgettable night skies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing the Milky Way stretching above you, surrounded by countless brilliant planets, is truly awe-inspiring. We loved spotting numerous constellations and celestial bodies with the naked eye, though telescopes are also available for an even closer look. There are several stargazing points around Lake Alqueva, including in Monsaraz and Mour\u00e3o. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-a716e3c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"42024\" data-id=\"a716e3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc644bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc644bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>7. Arraiolos: charming village and handmade carpets in Alentejo<\/h2><p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"586\">Another beautiful place in Alentejo that we love to visit is the photogenic village of Arraiolos. This charming village is world-renowned for its handmade carpets. Colorful, hand-embroidered rugs that have been crafted here since the 16th century. Arraiolos radiates tradition, craftsmanship, and history, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in authentic Portuguese culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"933\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But Arraiolos has so much more to offer than just carpets. We loved wandering through its whitewashed streets with blue accents, sampling local delicacies, and exploring the impressive 14th-century round castle. From the top of the castle, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the vast Alentejo landscape, making it a truly memorable visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1147\"><em><strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"943\">Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Book a carpet workshop or a visit to the Centro Interpretativo do Tapete de Arraiolos, so you can admire the craftsmanship up close and take home a unique souvenir.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a6f46ab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"76450\" data-id=\"a6f46ab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-935a26b\" data-eae-slider=\"46991\" data-id=\"935a26b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32ebf20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32ebf20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arraiolos-bezoeken-Alentejo.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72332\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arraiolos-bezoeken-Alentejo.webp 900w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arraiolos-bezoeken-Alentejo-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arraiolos-bezoeken-Alentejo-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Arraiolos-bezoeken-Alentejo-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The central square in Arrailos<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4809b7d\" data-eae-slider=\"92643\" data-id=\"4809b7d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21eb76b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21eb76b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Citroenboom-Arraiolos.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72325\" alt=\"Lemon tree Arraiolos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Citroenboom-Arraiolos.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Citroenboom-Arraiolos-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A lemon tree in Arraiolos<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-2c4ee4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"73275\" data-id=\"2c4ee4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a439319 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a439319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>8. Wine tasting in Alentejo at a winery<\/h2><p>The rolling hills of Alentejo are dotted with cork oaks, but if you look closely, you\u2019ll also spot olive groves and vineyards. This means you can taste some of the region\u2019s finest wines and olive oils, two local products that we love to take home as souvenirs from our trips.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several wineries to visit in Alentejo, but an absolute must is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainova.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mainova Winery<\/a><\/strong>. Located at Herdade da Fonte Santa, this winemaker combines traditional viticulture with modern sustainability. To ensure the highest quality of the grapes, harvesting is done by hand at night, taking advantage of cooler temperatures to preserve the flavor of the grapes from vine to wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The focus on sustainability is clear throughout the winery. The bottles are made from recycled glass, the labels and packaging from recycled paper, and wax is used to seal the bottles, reflecting a true commitment to eco-friendly winemaking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can visit the winery and choose from several guided tours, followed, of course, by a tasting of wines and extra virgin olive oil. We especially enjoyed sampling the tasting along with local Alentejan delicacies like artisan bread, cheese, and cured meats, making it a truly authentic culinary experience in Alentejo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: A unique activity and experience that can only be booked once a year is the Night Harvest Experience. It is on a full stay basis and a special experience where you experience what it is like to pick the best grapes at night.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-94f7ec9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"41683\" data-id=\"94f7ec9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c879a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19c879a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>9. Explore the beaches of Alentejo on the Atlantic coast<\/h2><p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"567\">Alentejo is famous for its rolling hills, cork oaks, vineyards, olive groves, artisan villages, and historic towns. But did you know that the region also boasts stunning beaches along the Atlantic coast? We love visiting these tranquil shores, making them some of the most beautiful places in Alentejo to relax, enjoy nature, and escape the crowds of the Algarve.<\/p><p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"1053\">We loved walking along the rugged coastline and exploring miles of pristine sandy beaches and impressive cliffs.\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"1053\">For a relaxing day by the sea with stylish beach clubs, we recommend Praia da Comporta. If you prefer untouched nature, head to Praia do Malh\u00e3o or Praia da Samoqueira near Vila Nova de Milfontes. And for surf lovers, Porto Covo and Zambujeira do Mar offer the perfect waves for an exhilarating session on the water.<\/p><p><em>If you\u2019re curious to discover more tips about the Alentejo region, we recommend checking out the website of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitalentejo.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Alentejo<\/a><\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b4f1d17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"58101\" data-id=\"b4f1d17\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fc340d\" data-eae-slider=\"84867\" data-id=\"8fc340d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9529eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b9529eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mainova-wijnproeven.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72327\" alt=\"Mainova wine tasting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mainova-wijnproeven.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Mainova-wijnproeven-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The modern wine store at Mainova<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8edf134\" data-eae-slider=\"11224\" data-id=\"8edf134\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68bf80a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68bf80a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bezoek-Mainova-Winery.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72326\" alt=\"Mainova Winery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bezoek-Mainova-Winery.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bezoek-Mainova-Winery-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Mainova Winery<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee07db9\" data-eae-slider=\"10089\" data-id=\"ee07db9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30cddae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"30cddae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wijnproeverij-Mainova-Alentejo.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-72324\" alt=\"Wine tasting Mainova Alentejo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wijnproeverij-Mainova-Alentejo.webp 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Wijnproeverij-Mainova-Alentejo-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The wine tasting at Mainova with fantastic views<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-300fb6a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"11447\" data-id=\"300fb6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ea86d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0ea86d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Great places to stay in the Alentejo region: the best hotels and B&amp;Bs\u00a0<\/h2><p>In the Alentejo region, there are plenty of wonderful accommodations to choose from. We personally prefer staying in a hotel surrounded by the serene rolling hills, as that\u2019s truly what makes this region so special. Of course, you can also opt to stay in one of the charming villages, such as in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-2164922&amp;aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c9vora<\/a><\/strong> ahead of time or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-2169629&amp;aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monsaraz<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p><p>From cozy B&amp;Bs to boutique luxury hotels, these are the accommodations we\u2019ve stayed at in Alentejo and highly recommend for an unforgettable stay in the region:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/octant-evora.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Octant \u00c9vora<\/a><\/strong> - A luxury hotel in the heart of the Alentejo, where tranquility and nature meet modern design. Enjoy vast landscapes, an infinity pool with views and blissful gastronomic experiences.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/land-of-alandroal.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Land of Alandroal<\/a><\/strong> - A charming, small-scale retreat where authenticity and comfort go hand in hand. Here you will stay in an atmospheric setting surrounded by olive trees and vineyards.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/monte-da-estrela-country-house-amp-spa.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monte da Estrela<\/a><\/strong> - An idyllic family-run retreat, where we felt completely embraced by peace, nature, and warm hospitality. Stay overnight in an intimate setting with traditional architecture, enjoy delicious local produce, and fall asleep under a starry sky that you won\u2019t soon forget.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/montimerso-skyscape-country-house.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montimerso Skyscape Countryhouse<\/a><\/strong> - A unique place perfect for stargazers. Located near Monsaraz in the Dark Sky Reserve of Alqueva, we loved staying in a stylish suite with breathtaking views over Lake Alqueva. An experience that truly stays with you.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><em>Want to discover more about these special accommodations in Alentejo? Then check out our article \"<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/where-to-stay-in-alentejo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to stay in Alentejo: charming country houses and cozy B&amp;Bs<\/a><\/strong>\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca53dfe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"92155\" data-id=\"ca53dfe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db8fc87\" data-eae-slider=\"80227\" data-id=\"db8fc87\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91eb050 elementor-widget elementor-widget-price-table\" data-id=\"91eb050\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"price-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-price-table__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOctant \u00c9vora\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-price-table__subheading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlentejo\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-price-table__features-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-repeater-item-58fd902\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__feature-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-price-table__button elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/octant-evora.en.html?aid=1543033&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead the reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01f565e\" data-eae-slider=\"72067\" data-id=\"01f565e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-305cdc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-price-table\" data-id=\"305cdc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"price-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-price-table__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMonte da Estrela\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-price-table__subheading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlentejo\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-price-table__features-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-repeater-item-58fd902\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__feature-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-price-table__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-price-table__button elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/monte-da-estrela-country-house-amp-spa.en.html?aid=1543033&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead the reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-4d2f618 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"80368\" data-id=\"4d2f618\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-036198b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"036198b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Want to take a road trip through Alentejo?<\/h2><p data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"620\">Alentejo, located in the southern part of Portugal between the Tagus River, the Algarve, and Spain, covers about a third of the country, making it Portugal\u2019s largest region. Its most beautiful spots are spread across the region, from historic villages and medieval castles to vast cork oak forests, rolling vineyards, and pristine Atlantic beaches.<\/p><p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"848\">For us, Alentejo is one of the most enjoyable destinations for a road trip in Portugal. With a rental car, you can easily explore the region\u2019s charming villages, natural gems, and hidden highlights, all at your own pace.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\"><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Would you like a customized travel plan for the Alentejo region? We\u2019re happy to help! You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/personal-travel-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule a video meeting with us<\/a><\/strong> to discuss your travel wishes and create the perfect route together.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-2eb8ad9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"83079\" data-id=\"2eb8ad9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2ca895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2ca895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Flying to Lisbon<\/h3><p class=\"translation-block\">You can fly directly to Lisbon from many international airports. Use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/PzOJrM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skyscanner<\/a><\/strong> to find the best flights for your trip. The flight time from most European cities is around 3 hours, and Lisbon is just one hour behind Central European Time, making it easy to start exploring Alentejo right away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-71b17fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"73094\" data-id=\"71b17fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-007d893 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"007d893\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Rent a car in Portugal and discover the Alentejo region<\/h3><p class=\"translation-block\">To explore the most beautiful spots in Alentejo, we highly recommend traveling around by rental car. We usually book our cars through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/huureenauto.sunnycars.nl\/c?c=21138&amp;m=12&amp;a=366371&amp;r=&amp;u=encar-rentallisbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SunnyCars<\/a><\/strong>, as they offer an all-inclusive price. This means you don\u2019t need to take out insurance on the spot, and you\u2019re fully covered in case of any damage. Super convenient!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-element elementor-element-ed9c071 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-eae-slider=\"30143\" data-id=\"ed9c071\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eac7a6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eac7a6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Combine Alentejo with Lisbon, the Algarve and Porto<\/h3><p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"609\">Since most travelers fly into Lisbon to explore Alentejo, it\u2019s a great idea to combine your trip with a few days in the Portuguese capital. You can explore what to do in Lisbon, discover where to stay in Lisbon, or visit the famous Bel\u00e9m district.\n\nIn addition, you can continue your journey from Alentejo to the Algarve, as the regions border each other. From there, it\u2019s easy to fly back home from Faro or other nearby airports.<\/p><p data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"651\">More practical tips and inspiration:\u00a0<\/p><ul data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1037\"><li data-section-id=\"1sxikb\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"794\"><p><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"675\">Discover Lisbon:<\/strong> check out our tips on <strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"730\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/what-to-do-lisbon-sights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"728\">what to do in Lisbon<\/a><\/strong> to discover the most beautiful sights and highlights.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1fcm4fw\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"907\"><p><strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"822\">The best places to stay in Lisbon:<\/strong> discover the best neighborhoods and accommodations with our guide <strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"904\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/where-to-stay-lisbon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"902\">where to stay in Lisbon<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"o7z5qt\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1037\"><p><strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"927\">Explore Bel\u00e9m in Lisbon:<\/strong> Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/do-in-belem-lisbon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisbon's historic Bel\u00e9m district<\/a><\/strong>, known for its monuments, museums and traditional past\u00e9is de nata.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"o7z5qt\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1037\"><p><strong>A city break in Porto<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/what-to-do-in-porto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best sights and tips for your visit to Porto<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a64cbf5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"94136\" data-id=\"a64cbf5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f8510fb\" data-eae-slider=\"21933\" data-id=\"f8510fb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f63ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25f63ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reisvoorstel-op-maat-Travander-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-61307\" alt=\"customized travel proposal - 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We\u2019d love to help you! From Lisbon to \u00c9vora and Monsaraz, we create a fully customized tour through Portugal just for you.\n\nFrom transportation and accommodations to excursions and unique local experiences, everything is arranged to perfection. 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