Monte Horizonte – Eco & Nature – Alentejo Portugal
It is all about Silence, Privacy, Tranquility, Stars, Beach and Nature.
More than three thousand onlookers enjoyed the sunny afternoon of Sunday to watch the work of machines that opened a channel through dunes, fulfilling the centuries-old tradition of opening the artificial lake of Santo Andre to the sea. The tradition is repeated annually, at the time of the spring equinox, from the seventeenth century, then…
Alentejo tourism smashes previous records In 2010 the Alentejo recorded its best ever year for tourism, smashing its previous ‘best ever’ record which was documented the year before, in 2009, with a rise of 6.7 percent in nights spent in the region. Despite the ongoing worldwide economic crisis, last year the Alentejo registered its best…
Sines Carnaval 2011 – Official Program The Carnival of Sines is a reference not only regionally but also nationally, with thousands of people travel each year to the town of Sines, to see one of the best carnivals in Portugal. Carnaval de Sines a dimension of parties that wins every year, which runs from March…
Sunvil Discovery will launch its inaugural BMI charter flight direct into Beja. The Embraer 49-seat plane, with full catering and free 20 kg luggage allowance, will operate on a weekly basis from Heathrow on Sundays, and will be the only direct flight route from the UK into what is an exciting new region to explore…
Alentejo Tourism unveils new identity. Alentejo, time to be happy is the signature of the new image and line of communication designed to classify the region as a destination of excellence, possessing a unique tourist offer. The branding was developed by Draftfcb, Alentejo unveils a modern and attractive, featuring a diversified tourist supply and high…
The Alentejo attracts more tourists every year, which is not strange because it has a lot to offer. Culture, nature, beautiful unspoiled beaches, sports, but most of all authenticity. The Alentejo people are friendly, the wines are tasty and the food is honest. More and more people discover the Alentejo as a great place to…
FMM Sines 2010: Full programme disclosed FMM Sines – Festival Músicas do Mundo, the biggest world music party in Portugal, is back to Sines town on the 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of July with 26 concerts in the majestic settings of Sines’ Castle and Beach Vasco da Gama. The full programme of concerts is…
Cork harvest in the Alentejo region of Portugal Did you ever wonder where the cork in your bottle of wine came from? Below you will find a video of the cork harvest at Monte Horizonte in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The Alentejo region is the biggest producer of cork in the world.…
This year the Alentejo pipped the Algarve to the post in taking the award for Best National Tourism Region after its southern rival had been awarded the title for three consecutive years. The results of the annual Publituris Portugal Travel Awards, considered by those in the industry as the ‘Oscars’ of tourism, were…
Holidaymakers staying in Portugal may find the Alentejo region the perfect place to enjoy a walk across a picturesque landscape away from the touristy Algarve. A recent article published on the eTravelBlackboard website suggests that the areas "glistening inland lakes, quaint villages and pristine deserted beaches" rarely fail to charm visitors. Visiting this region is…