Alentejo | Portugal

This board is all about Portugal's stunning Alentejo region, which stretches from the coast to the countryside near Lisbon until the Algarve. From the Alentejo capital of Evora, to the relaxed Costa Vicentina, to wandering cork forests and olive groves in small Alentejo villages. Here you'll find Alentejo itineraries and travel guides. Alentejo food guides and weekend ideas.
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Best places to visit in the Alentejo: 18 top villages, towns & cities
Best places to visit in the Alentejo: 18 top villages, towns & cities
Why you should visit Portugal’s pottery village, Corval
São Pedro do Corval has made a name for itself as the largest pottery centre in the Iberian Peninsula. Across a handful of streets you’ll find almost two dozen pottery houses, each working with terracotta clay to produce traditional Portuguese ceramics. When you step inside any doorway that says “olaria”, which means pottery workshop, you’ll often find both a workshop and retail store in the one space. Here men covered in red dirt spin the rich, red terracotta clay into plates, jugs and cups on the wheel. Nearby steady-handed painters add colourful traditional scenes or modern designs to the pieces.
Guide to Comporta: Where to sleep, shop, eat, beach
Some of Portugal’s most spectacular stretch of coastline is found just over an hour south of Lisbon. The golden sands around the Comporta region are some of the most wild, natural, and pristine in the whole country. Here pine forests bump up against vast sand dunes, gorgeous beaches back onto fields of rice, and local fishermen rub shoulders with Europe’s jetsetting crowd. I’ve noticed the other guides covering the best things to do in Comporta are mostly focused on luxury hotels and experiences, and/or are written by journalists from abroad. You don’t need to be super “affluent” to access Comporta and it’s not as “exclusive” as other articles will make you think. So, after a number of visits at different times of the year, I present my average person’s guide to luxurious Comporta.
10 traditional artisans and crafts from Portugal's Alentejo region
I love meeting local artisans, watching them work, and hearing their stories. One Portuguese region that stands out for its strong traditional crafts and artisans is the Alentejo, the region east and south-east of Lisbon. Here time moves a little slower and these craftspeople have the space and support to continue their work. But there are still active workshops where you can connect with artisans, learn about Portuguese heritage, and give value to the trade. From pottery to rug weaving to olive oil to Portugal’s last cowbell makers, here are some of the artisans and traditional crafts you can connect with in the Alentejo.
Portuguese artisans: 10 traditional crafts from the Alentejo
I love meeting local artisans, watching them work, and hearing their stories. Here in Portugal, I regularly visit craft fairs and workshops to meet the people who work with their hands, often continuing a family trade many generations in the making. One Portuguese region that stands out for its strong traditional crafts and artisans is the Alentejo, the region east and south-east of Lisbon. Here time moves a little slower and these craftspeople have the space and support to continue their work. Of course, we’re at a point where many of these crafts that once sustained families – like basket weaving and clay pots – are no longer needed, and younger generations don’t wish to continue on the same path.
My 10 favourite Portugal trips in 2024
Monsaraz is the most magical village in Portugal, and it’s somewhere I’d long wanted to A) return to, and B) take one of my best friends as I knew she would love it. We’d popped out to Évora for the weekend, starting with traditional sweets at a local bakery and a tavern lunch on the outskirts of town. Then we drove out of the city, stopping in Corval (Portugal’s pottery village) to do some damage before reaching Monsaraz. I timed it perfectly – after an early evening stroll around the town, we squeezed in a semi-early dinner (with magnificent views) at Sahida before escaping to the castle walls for sunset. Finally, we returned to Évora to see a favourite artist, Dino Santiago, perform at the Feira de São João. 10/10 no notes.
One Day in Evora, Portugal With A Map Walking Guide
This one day in Evora guide brings you through the top attractions in this Portugal city and includes an interactive map for guidance. One day in Evora | Evora day trip | Evora portugal | historic cities | Portugal travel | evora things to do in | bone chapel | Europe travel | beautiful cities | off the beaten path destinations | portugal itinerary
Hotel & Monte Alentejano
Alentejo's Iconic Ancient Village of Monsaraz with its Main Church in the Horizon. @nmolcho, São Lourenço do Barrocal, Hotel & Monte Alentejano, Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal www.barrocal.pt
Inside Vermelho, Christian Louboutin's Vibrant Hotel in Melides, Portugal - The Hotel Trotter
Inside Vermelho, Christian Louboutin's Vibrant Hotel in Melides, Portugal - The Hotel Trotter
My 10 favourite Portugal trips in 2024
Each year I round up my favourite trips I’ve taken across Portugal, and it’s a fun chance to reflect on where I’ve been and share a tale or two from cool places that I (often) haven’t had the time to write any blogs about (yet!). Monsaraz is the most magical village in Portugal, and it’s somewhere I’d long wanted to A) return to, and B) take one of my best friends as I knew she would love it. We’d popped out to Évora for the weekend, starting with traditional sweets at a local bakery and a tavern lunch on the outskirts of town. Then we drove out of the city, stopping in Corval (Portugal’s pottery village) to do some damage before reaching Monsaraz.
Meet Portugal’s last cowbell makers: Chocalhos Pardalinho
The Alentejo is a land of slow living, where the beautiful landscape unfolds like a painting. The soundtrack to the ancient olive groves and frozen centennial cork trees is the gentle ding, ding, ding of cowbells. It’s not uncommon to cross paths with a shepherd, letting his flock roam free in the pastures. But not too free; they still need to find the animals and be able to tell their sheep or goats from their neighbours’. Thank goodness for bells!
My 10 favourite Portugal trips in 2023 - Olá Daniela
My 10 favourite Portugal trips in 2023 - Olá Daniela