Portugal - The Alentejo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Portugal’s largest region truly captivates. Think dry, golden plains, rolling hillsides and lime-green vines. A rugged coastline, traditional whitewashed villages, marble towns and majestic medieval cities. Plus a proud if melancholic people, who valiantly cling to their local crafts.

Portugal - The Alentejo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

sample the history, culture and cuisine of historically rich Évora, a Unesco World Heritage-listed city

walk the coastal or inland sections of the Rota Vicentina and stop overnight in Vila Nova de Milfontes

watch the shadows play on the megaliths at Cromeleque dos Almendres and Monsaraz

Coverage includes: Alto Alentejo, Évora & Around, Évoramonte, São Pedro do Corval, Monsaraz & Around, Estremoz & Around, Elvas, Portalegre, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Baixo Alentejo, Mértola, São Domingos, Castro Verde, Beja, Serpa, Moura, Coastal Alentejo, Vila Nova de Milfontes and Zambujeira do Mar.