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…

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…

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.…

Alentejo dethrones Algarve in travel ‘Oscars’

  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…

Alentejo may offer Portugal villa holidaymakers something new

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…