Arraiolos is a small Alentejo town best known for two things: its distinctive hilltop castle and the embroidered woollen rugs that have carried its name around the world. Arraiolos makes an easy day trip but absolutely rewards visitors willing to look beyond its most famous craft. What we like about Arraiolos is that it does …
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 …