Hidden between a nature reserve and the Spanish border is the ever so unique village of Castro Marim. It’s surrounded by wetland, salt ponds, and sandwiched between a 13th century castle, and a 17th century fortress. It’s long history of fortifying the border with Spain is prominent. Within the village you’ll find the slow-paced life …
Many places in the Alentejo could be taken straight from fantasy films; walled villages, beautiful castles and timeless countryside. One that makes this list is the delightful village of Évoramonte. It’s a small village of just several hundred people surrounded by centuries old walls. In the middle of them, a unique castle and like much …
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The medieval village of Monsaraz is a true marvel of Portugal and should be on everyone’s Alentejo bucket list. Perched high up on a hilltop it offers amazing views of the surrounding Alentejo countryside and Lake Alqueva. It’s a small village surrounded by historic walls and at one end a 13th century castle. This part …
We’ve mentioned the Ludo Trail more than a few times on this blog, and we thought it was about time we gave it a dedicated page! Why does it deserve its own page? Well, it’s a simple, short, and easily accessible place to have a closer look at the Ria Formosa and some of its …
