Alentejo
• The Alentejo is a south-central region of Portugal. It’s name’s origin, “Alêm do Tejo”, literally translates to “beyond the Tagus”. The region is separated by the Tagus river and was fought over fiercely by the Moors and Christians.
• With its scenic countryside the Alentejo is one of Portugal’s most picturesque regions. You will find prehistoric menhir and dolmens, Roman ruins, Medieval castles and Gothic towers are among the region’s rich history. With villages that have not changed for centuries.
• To the northeast is Alto Alentejo and the “Castle Route” with fortified villages such as Nisa, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Portalegre and Alter do Chão. To the south, the landscape is flat and warm, scattered with sunflower and golden wheat fields, wine estates and olive groves.
• In the center is the World Heritage city of Evora and to the northeast, the towns of Estremoz and Vila Viçosa. Everywhere the landscape bears traces from cultures which once tried to conquer ancient Portugal - the Moors, the Romans, and the Cathaginian
