The Alentejo region, stretching across southern Portugal, is a land of rolling plains, whitewashed villages, and rich historical heritage. It is is widely known for its slow-paced lifestyle, vineyards, and exceptional cuisine. Stretching from the Tagus River to the Algarve and east to the Spanish border, it offers a slower, more rural experience than Lisbon …
Praia da Furnas Beach is a beautiful beach that lies on the opposite side of the Mira River in Vila Nova de Milfontes. You’ll need to hop on a boat and cross the river, but it is so worth it! Furnas is an incredible beach that also made the shortlist for the 2012 beach wonders …
Vila Nova de Milfontes is a beautiful riverside village on the Alentejo Coastline of Portugal. The village rests on the northern margin of the river Mira, and falls within the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. An area of brilliant natural beauty. With just 5,600 inhabitants, Vila Nova de Milfontes has that peaceful Alentejo …
If you are looking for that picture-perfect slice of Portugal’s wild Atlantic coast, Praia do Almograve is exactly where you want to head. Tucked away in the Odemira municipality along the Alentejo coast, it is widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Praia do Almograve …