Porto Covo is a small but stunning village on the Alentejo coastline. It is located approximately 170 km south of Lisbon, within the Sines municipality in the Alentejo region. The small village, which is part of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, has roughly 1000 inhabitants. During the summer, however, the population swells …
The medieval village of Monsaraz is a true marvel of Portugal and should be on everyone’s Alentejo bucket list! It’s a small village perched high up on a hilltop that offers amazing views of the surrounding Alentejo countryside and Lake Alqueva. The village is completely surrounded by historic walls and at one end you’ll find …
The last time I was in the Alentejo, a local shared with me an acronym that he thought best defined the Alentejo experience. ‘ABC’, meaning ‘Another Bloody Castle’ or ‘Another Bloody Church’. While that was the first time I’ve heard of this acronym, I had already lost count of how many castelos and igrejas I …
Located in a stunning part of the Alentejo, and just a stone’s throw from the Spanish border is the incredible walled village of Marvão. Completely surrounded by 13th century walls, and occupying the highest spot for miles, this is simply one of the most incredible hilltop villages in the Alentejo. Once you’ve passed through the …