Holiday Cottage in the Alentejo

Holiday Cottage in the Alentejo Holiday Cottage in the Alentejo – Casa Camelia                 This detached cottage is situated the southernmost and between Casa Oliveira and Casa Sobreiro and has about 2000 m2 of private gardens and woodland. The villa has a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen…

Beja Airport alone is “not enough” to develop Alentejo tourism

ANA warns, Beja Airport alone is “not enough” to develop Alentejo tourism 23/4/2011 The President of national airport management company ANA last week warned that, while Beja Airport is “fundamental” for the Alentejo’s growth, it is not enough to single-handedly develop the region as, he said, an airport “by itself does not generate traffic.” Beja…

Alentejo tourism smashes previous records

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

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…

Alentejo Tourism unveils new identity

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…

World Music Festival Sines 2010

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

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.…